dangers that alcohol was posing to his life. About six months later the man came back to the emer- gency department to tell Dr. Datner that he had followed her advice and given up drinking. A lot of patients come into the emergency depart- ment after getting hurt during a fight. Einstein runs a program called the Trauma Intervention Program that helps people recover from injuries from a fight. “We make sure they get the right follow-up care,” she says, “and help them learn how to avoid situations that could lead to more violence.” Dr. Datner says there are many ways to prevent violence. “It doesn’t matter what someone says to you. It matters how you react,” she says. She encourages people to “turn around” and leave if someone is looking for an argument. “If you see your friend get into a fight, you can stop it. You can say, ‘Hey, come on, let’s get out of here. It’s not worth it,’” Dr. Datner says. —By Healthy News staff James Logan Elementary School 11 Illustration by Stella Menzies, eighth grade, East Norriton Bulldog Bulletin Ways to stay safe •  If you see a gun, don’t touch it. Speak to a responsible adult. • Wear a bike helmet to protect your brain. • Never take someone else’s medicine. •  Avoid getting caught up in fights. If people are getting aggressive, walk away. •  Never drink and drive, or get in a car with someone who has been drinking. Source: Elizabeth Datner, M.D.