Hyundai and UCI Health Partner to Boost Child Car Seat Safety

The partnership focuses on a critical public health issue, as National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data indicates that nearly half of all car seats are installed incorrectly. Proper usage remains a life-saving necessity, capable of reducing fatal injury risks by 71 percent for infants and 54 percent for toddlers. Through the UCI Health program, certified technicians provide hands-on guidance at local events, ensuring caregivers understand how to secure children correctly while checking for expired or recalled equipment.

This funding strengthens a long-standing alliance between the two organizations, which previously collaborated on diabetes services in Anaheim and Santa Ana. By embedding these safety resources within the existing UCI Health network—which serves over 5.6 million residents across Orange, Riverside, and Los Angeles counties—the project removes economic barriers to essential child protection. For families whose current seats fail safety standards, the program provides free replacements, ensuring that financial constraints do not compromise a child's security on the road.