November 2024

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Resource Spotlight: Holiday Decoration Safety Tips (CPSC)

The holiday season is almost upon us, and many people are already in the festive spirit. Whether your home is fully decorated or you’re waiting until later in the season, the trees, lights, candles, and trimmings you use to celebrate could also be potential safety hazards. This month’s spotlight is a Holiday Decoration Safety Tips sheet, a resource from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) that covers what you need to know about common holiday decorations to help keep you and your children safer this season. 

Share the Holiday Decoration Safety Tips sheet with the families and communities you serve. Stay connected to the CPSC by following them on X, Instagram, Facebook, and checking out their website.

Webinar: Repurposing Content to Support Your Social Media Strategy

Calling all public health professionals, social media managers, outreach coordinators, or people who wear all three of those hats! Join the Prevent Child Injury team on Tuesday November 19, 2024 from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET for a webinar about how to repurpose content to support your social media strategy. We'll show you how to:

  • Repurpose content for health communication and child injury prevention outreach

  • Create content about emerging topics and news

  • Remix existing resources to meet your content needs

Registration is now open! Please forward this announcement to others in your networks and let us know if you have questions, comments, or feedback at info@PreventChildInjury.org.

Click here to register!

Share-My-Screen Webinar Series: Accessibility

Accessibility is like the blueberries in a muffin: it’s easier to put the berries in the muffin batter than try to jam them inside the muffin once it’s baked. When you build accessibility into your communications right from the start, you can reach your audience more effectively and make your content engaging and understandable for everyone. Whether you’re new to accessibility or a seasoned pro, come learn about accessibility options for PowerPoint, Canva, and social media.

Nov 14: Canva accessibility
Dec 12: Accessibility for social media

Registration: www.bit.ly/SMS-Accessibility

Coming Up

On Our Social Media Calendar
Nov. 4 - Nov. 10: Winter School Sports (Basketball, Hockey, Swimming & Diving, Gymnastics, etc.)
Nov. 11 - Nov. 17: Getting Ready for Holiday Shopping
Nov. 18 - Nov. 24: Celebrating Child Safety: Injury Prevention Fun Facts
Nov. 25 - Dec. 1: Thanksgiving Safety*
Dec. 2 - Dec. 8: Safety Around the Holidays
*New social media content available!

Events

Event: Child Safety and Protection Month
Date: November 1 - 30, 2024
This November, in observance of National Child Safety and Protection Month, EDC is sharing the resources to help federal and state policymakers, state injury and violence prevention leaders and practitioners, community leaders, educators, health and social service providers, and families promote and improve the safety and well-being of all young people.


Event: National Injury Prevention Day
Date: November 18, 2024
The Injury Free Coalition for Kids and its National Injury Prevention Day partners are pushing forward with efforts to stop injuries and violence -- the number one killer and cause of hospitalization of people from ages 1 to 44 years old. For the fifth year in a row, Safe Kids Worldwide, Safe States Alliance, the American Trauma Society, the American Academy of Pediatrics, Be SMART, a program of Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund, the National Drowning Prevention Association (NDPA), the Society for Advancement of Violence and Injury Research (SAVIR), the Trauma Center Association of America (TCAA), JPMA Cares, and the Columbia Center for Injury Science and Prevention will join forces with Injury Free to raise awareness and empower communities to change. Join them in these efforts on November 18, 2024, National Injury Prevention Day!


Webinar: LGBTQ+ Youth Data from YRBS and Beyond
Hosted by: Children's Safety Network
Date/Time: November 18, 2024, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET
The Children’s Safety Network (CSN) is addressing suicide prevention and bullying awareness in the upcoming webinar on youth data for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, or another non-heterosexual identity (LGBTQ+) . LGBTQ+ youth experience persistent disparities. According to the CDC’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS), LGBTQ+ youth are more likely to experience bullying, suicidal ideation, and suicidal attempts than their peers (CDC, 2024). Due to changing environments states and jurisdictions face, gathering and utilizing data on LGBTQ+ youth for prevention purposes has become increasingly more difficult. Please join the Children’s Safety Network on Wednesday, November 20th from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET to learn more about LGBTQ+ Youth Data from YRBS and the Trevor Project’s 2024 U.S. National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ Young People, specifically focusing on suicide and self-harm prevention and bullying prevention.  


Webinar: Improving Prevention Messaging with your Workforce
Hosted by: Children's Safety Network
Date/Time: November 21, 2024, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET
Join the Children's Safety Network on November 21, 2024, 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET for the next State Technical Assistance Webinar (STAW). This STAW will be the 2nd in a series of Workforce Development topics. The webinar will focus on how to improve prevention messaging with your workforce. Examples will be provided from suicide prevention, though they are applicable to all injury prevention and safety topics.


Event: National Rural Health Day
Date: November 21, 2024
Since 2011, the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) has set aside the third Thursday of November to celebrate the “Power of Rural” on NRHD. NRHD is an opportunity to bring attention to and honor the incredible efforts of rural healthcare providers, communities, organizations, State Offices of Rural Health (SORH), and other stakeholders dedicated to addressing the unique healthcare needs of rural America. To learn more about NRHD and the Power of Rural, visit powerofrural.org.


Event: 2024 MIPA Virtual Conference
Hosted by: Midwest Injury Prevention Alliance
Date/Time: December 16, 2024
Join the Midwest Injury Prevention Alliance for their 2024 Virtual Conference, as injury professionals from states in Federal Health and Human Services Region V (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin) gather to work toward reducing injury- and violence-related death and disability. The 2024 Virtual MIPA Conference will be held on December 16 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CT. Check-in and networking begin at 8:30 a.m. CT.

This year’s theme – Moving Forward >>> Innovation and Strategies in Injury Prevention – will cover important topics that will inspire, instruct, and illustrate the power of partnerships, the passion of programs, and the practice of policy changing the landscape of injury and violence in each of their states. Registration is now open! The cost is free, but registration is required. Click here to register.

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October 2024

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Organization Spotlight: Trainees for Child Injury Prevention

Trainees for Child Injury Prevention was created in 2021 to bring together the next generation of child safety advocates. With a new cohort each year, T4CIP connects medical students, residents, and fellows to develop outreach materials and strategies for two one-day national advocacy campaigns.

The cohort spends the year learning from injury prevention and health communication experts about the ins and outs of child safety advocacy and the importance of community engagement. From social media outreach to morning reports, noon conferences, grand rounds, community clinics, and more, trainees use the Day of Action to collaborate with their peers, training programs, and institutions to share information and raise awareness.

Join T4CIP for their upcoming #RulesForTheRoad Day of Action about teen driving safety on October 23, 2024 by posting on social media, using their shareable graphics, joining the webinar from 12-1 p.m. ET, or participating in their #RulesForTheRoad X Chat from 3-4 p.m. ET. Stay connected to T4CIP by following them on X, Instagram, and LinkedIn, and visiting http://bit.ly/T4CIP.

Teen Driving Toolkit

You are your child’s best role model. There is no question that parents and caregivers are important sources for creating safe teenage drivers who respect the rules of the road. With National Teen Driving Safety Week approaching, our new teen driving safety toolkit encourages parents and caregivers to keep talking to teens about safe driving, even after they get their license. The toolkit contains a press release, a newsletter/blog article, social media posts, graphics, suggested alt text, an image selection guide, a Pinterest board, a fact sheet, and links to additional resources which provide more information about teen driving safety.

www.PreventChildInjury.org/Toolkits/Teen-Driving

The coordinated outreach week for this toolkit is October 20 - 26, 2024, which coincides with NHTSA’s National Teen Driving Safety Week. During the outreach week, Prevent Child Injury will be co-hosting a #RulesForTheRoad Webinar with Trainees for Child Injury Prevention on October 23 from 12-1 p.m. ET, click here to register: https://bit.ly/RulesForTheRoadWebinar.

Share-My-Screen Webinar Series: Accessibility

Accessibility is like the blueberries in a muffin: it’s easier to put the berries in the muffin batter than try to jam them inside the muffin once it’s baked. When you build accessibility into your communications right from the start, you can reach your audience more effectively and make your content engaging and understandable for everyone. Whether you’re new to accessibility or a seasoned pro, come learn about accessibility options for PowerPoint, Canva, and social media.

Oct 10: PowerPoint accessibility
Nov 14: Canva accessibility
Dec 12: Accessibility for social media

Registration: www.bit.ly/SMS-Accessibility

Coming Up

On Our Social Media Calendar
Sept. 30 - Oct. 6: SIDS and Safe Sleep Awareness Month
Oct. 7 - Oct. 13: Fire Prevention*
Oct. 14 - Oct. 20: Health Literacy Month
Oct. 21 - Oct. 27: National Teen Driver Safety Week
Oct. 28 - Nov. 3: Halloween Prep & Pedestrian Safety
Nov. 4 - Nov. 10: Winter School Sports (Basketball, Hockey, Swimming & Diving, Gymnastics, etc.)
*New social media content available!

Events

Event: SIDS and Safe Sleep Awareness Month
Date: October 1 - 31, 2024
In October and beyond, infant caregivers and service and health care providers can join Safe to Sleep® and its partners to encourage safe infant sleep and help raise awareness about ways to reduce the risk of SIDS.

Event: National Substance Abuse Prevention Month
Date: October 1 - 31, 2024
National Substance Abuse Prevention Month is a time to highlight the vital role of substance abuse prevention in both individual and community health, to remember those who have lost their lives to substance abuse, and to acknowledge those in recovery, as well as children, parents, family, and friends supporting them.

Event: Eye Injury Prevention Month
Date: October 1 - 31, 2024
The American Academy of Ophthalmology sets aside the month of October for a public health awareness campaign aimed at preventing eye injuries. According to the AAO nearly 2.5 million people suffer eye injuries each year in the United States and nearly half of all those types of injuries occur in the home, and nearly one million people have lost some degree of vision as a result.

Event: Health Literacy Month
Date: October 1 - 31, 2024
For more than 20 years, October has been recognized as Health Literacy Month. Join the Institution for Healthcare Advancement for this international observance when hospitals, health centers, literacy programs, libraries, social service agencies, businesses, professional associations, government agencies, consumer alliances, and many other groups work together to integrate and expand the mission of health literacy.

Event: Fire Prevention Week
Date: October 6 - 12, 2024
Join the National Fire Protection Association October 6-12 for Fire Prevention Week. This year’s FPW campaign, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!™” strives to educate everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms in the home.

Event: National Walk & Roll to School Day
Date: October 9, 2024
Walk & Roll to School Day is an annual event that involves communities from across the country (and globe!) walking and rolling to school on the same day. It began in 1997 as a one-day event. Today, thousands of schools across America—from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico—participate every October. Over time, this celebration has become part of a movement for year-round safe routes to school. Join the movement!

Event: Safe Sleep Summit
Date: October 18-19, 2024
The Safe Sleep Summit is a convening of multidisciplinary partners working to create a roadmap to combat the inequities that contribute to unsafe infant sleep. By bringing together academic partners, community activists, manufacturers, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers, the Summit will advance collaboration and strive to identify new approaches and tools to provide families across all communities the opportunity to keep their infants safe during sleep.

Event: National Teen Driver Safety Week
Date: October 20-26, 2024
A teen’s inexperience behind the wheel makes them more susceptible to crashes, so including teen safety messaging in a traffic safety communication plan is important. Teen Driver Safety Week is October 20–26, 2024 – a good opportunity to increase safety messaging across all platforms.

Event: National School Bus Safety Week
Date: October 21-25, 2024
Held during the third full week of October each year, National School Bus Safety Week is an active and evolving public education program and an excellent way for parents, students, teachers, motorists, school bus operators, school administrators, and other interested parties - to join forces and address the importance of school bus safety. Designed to promote school bus safety, school districts throughout the country observe School Bus Safety Week.

Webinar: #RulesForTheRoad Teen Driving Safety Webinar
Date/Time: October 23, 2024, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. ET
This webinar is part of T4CIP's Teen Driving Safety Day of Action and Prevent Child Injury's Teen Driver Safety Outreach Week. Details & Registration

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September 2024

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Resource Spotlight: Be Red Cross Ready Checklist

September is National Preparedness Month, an annual campaign that reminds communities about the importance of planning for emergencies and disasters. To help families prepare for these situations, the American Red Cross has created a checklist promoting three actions that everyone can take to stay safer: get a kit, make a plan, and be informed. From basic household safety supplies to the importance of considering the needs of all family members, the document outlines different safety strategies that all families can benefit from.
 
Every community faces different threats, so learn about what families need to be “Red Cross Ready” by reviewing this checklist. For more information on the American Red Cross visit their website and follow them on social media.

CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control awarded $9.29 million to 11 Injury Control Research Centers (ICRC) to develop and share effective injury and violence prevention interventions, tools, and strategies. These efforts aim to reduce the risk of injury and violence and promote overall public health. Congratulations to Columbia University, Emory University, Johns Hopkins University, Medical College of Wisconsin at Milwaukee, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, University of Iowa, University of Michigan, University of North Carolina, University of Pennsylvania, UT Health Houston, and University of Washington!

Coming Up

On Our Social Media Calendar
Sept. 2 - Sept. 8: National Preparedness Month
Sept. 9 - Sept. 15: National Suicide Prevention Week
Sept. 16 - Sept. 22: Child Passenger Safety Week/National Farm Safety & Health Week
Sept. 23 - Sept. 29: Falls Prevention Awareness Week
Sept. 30 - Oct. 6: SIDS and Safe Sleep Awareness Month
Oct. 7 - Oct. 13: Fire Prevention*
*New social media content available!

Events

Event: Baby Safety Month
Date: September 1 - 30, 2024
September is Baby Safety Month! Initiated in 1983, Baby Safety Month reflects an ongoing commitment to safe baby products and industry developments. Whether you're a parent, safety advocate, or industry stakeholder, you play a key role in protecting babies and young children from preventable injuries.

Event: National Preparedness Month
Date: September 1 - 30, 2024
September marks National Preparedness Month, the annual campaign to remind everyone that preparing for emergencies and disasters can keep them, their families and their communities safe.

Event: National Suicide Prevention Month
Date: September 1 - 30, 2024
September is National Suicide Prevention Month – a moment that serves as a powerful reminder that there are steps we all must take in looking out for loved ones, the people in our community, and those who have been impacted by this leading cause of death.

Event: 988 Day
Date: September 8, 2024
988 Day is a national initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and emphasizing the importance of mental health and suicide prevention. Join the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) on September 8, 2024, in sharing the theme "No Judgment. Just Help."

Event: National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention #BeThere X Chat
Date: September 9, 2024, 1:00 - 2:00 
During September 2024, the Action Alliance and our partners will amplify suicide prevention messaging by adding #SPM24 to social media content. Join in their #BeThere X Chat on September 9th!

Event: World Suicide Prevention Day
Date: September 10, 2024
World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is organized by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP). WHO has been co-sponsor of the day. The purpose of this day is to raise awareness around the globe that suicide can be prevented.

Share-My-Screen Series 2: Advanced Content Creation, Advanced Canva design tools
Hosted by: Center for Injury Research, Translation, & Communication
Date/Time: September 12, 2024, 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. ET
Looking to expand your communications skills? Join the Share-My-Screen series every month to learn how to more effectively share information about public health and research. Each session in the Share-My-Screen Series will feature 15-20 minutes of live demonstrations followed by open Q&A. Details & Registration

Webinar: Workforce Development: Supporting Your Workforce to Address Child Safety
Hosted by: Children's Safety Network
Date/Time: September 19, 2024, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. ET
Please join CSN on September 19, 2024, 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET for the next State Technical Assistance Webinar. During the September STAW, CSN will focus on how to support your workforce to address child safety. While State/Jurisdiction Health Departments grapple with how to best address a myriad of child safety topics, workforce development is often focused on learning processes, methods, and developing partnerships. However, the emotional component of knowing that every data point we see is an infant, a child, an adolescent, can take a toll on the folks who are doing this important work. Additionally, many are called to public health from their lived experience with injury and/or loss of a loved one. Details & Registration

Event: National Concussion Awareness Day
Date: September 20, 2024
National Concussion Awareness Day's mission is to start a conversation to increase concussion awareness nationally, raise funds for brain injury charitable organizations, and show support for those suffering through social media, community events, and press coverage.

Event: Child Passenger Safety Week/National Seat Check Saturday (9/21)
Date: September 15-21, 2024
Every day across America, parents and caregivers drive young children around town, to and from school, daycare, and the store in car seats and boosters. Yet nearly half of all car seats are installed incorrectly, which means your child may not be traveling as safely as possible. To help keep children safe on our roads, NHTSA is once again promoting Child Passenger Safety Week from September 15-21, 2024.

Event: National Farm Safety and Health Week 2024
Date: September 15-21, 2024
Fall harvest time can be one of the busiest and most dangerous seasons of the year for the agriculture industry. For this reason, the third week of September has been recognized as National Farm Safety and Health Week.

Event: Falls Prevention Awareness Week
Date: September 23-27, 2024
Falls among older adults continue to be a national public health concern. Join NCOA Sept. 23-27, 2024, for Falls Prevention Awareness Week, a nationwide observance with state coalitions and partners to raise awareness on preventing falls, reducing the risk of falls, and helping older adults live without fear of falling.

Event: National Youth Sports Week
Date: September 23-28, 2024
National Youth Sports Week (NYSW) celebrates the transformative power of youth sports. This week is dedicated to highlighting sports' positive impact on young people, advocating for their importance, and providing valuable resources to strengthen youth sports programs.

Event: American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition
Hosted by: American Academy of Pediatrics
Date/Time: September 27 - October 1, 2024
Join the American Academy of Pediatrics in Orlando for the 2024 AAP National Conference & Exhibition September 27 - October 1, 2024. Details & Registration

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August 2024

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Resource Spotlight: What Sports Programs Need to Know about Brain Safety and Youth Football

With fall sports practices and conditioning starting back up, many families are preparing to send their young athletes back onto the field. It's crucial for these athletes to take the proper precautions to keep their bodies safe and healthy. According to the CDC, football has the highest number of sports-related concussions and other traumatic brain injuries among youth.

CDC Heads Up, a concussion prevention and awareness program run by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, recently released "What Sports Programs Need to Know about Brain Safety and Youth Football," a guide for parents, caregivers, coaches, athletic trainers, and others who help keep young football players safer on the field. This new resource walks through different types of head injuries and how to prevent them, the importance of wearing a helmet, and the signs of an age-appropriate football program.

Set your football player up for a safer and healthier season by checking out this new resource. For more information on concussions, visit CDC.gov/HeadsUp.

Coming Up

On Our Social Media Calendar
Aug. 4 - Aug. 11: Back to School Safety
Aug. 12 - 18: Helmet Safety (Bikes, scooters, horseback riding, sports, and more!)
Aug. 19 - 25: Children's Eye Health and Safety Month
Aug. 26 - Sept. 1: ATV Safety*
Sept. 2 - Sept. 8: National Preparedness Month
*New social media content available!

Events

Event: Children's Eye Health and Safety Month
Date: August 1 - 31, 2024
Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month is a national health observance that highlights the importance of protecting children’s vision and eye health. Click here to learn more.

Event: Back-to-School Safety Month
Hosted by: National Safety Council
Date: August 1 - 31, 2024
As summer draws to a close and children start heading back to school, family life can get pretty hectic. It's important to remember – and share with your children – some key tips that will help keep them safe and healthy throughout the school year.

Event: National Cheer Safety Month
Hosted by: USA Cheer
Date: August 1 - 31, 2024
National Cheer Safety Month is a dedicated time for the cheerleading community to focus on promoting safety practices, increasing awareness about injury prevention, and fostering a safer environment for all participants. The 2024 theme, “Do Your Part,” emphasizes the shared responsibility of coaches, athletes, parents, and program administrators in ensuring the well-being of cheerleaders.

Event: Stop on Red Week
Hosted by: National Coalition for Safer Roads
Date: August 4 - 10, 2024
Every year, National Stop on Red Week serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of red-light running and the importance of safe driving. This year's theme focuses on “Zero in on Red,” a future with zero fatalities and serious injuries caused by this reckless behavior.

Webinar: International Youth Day
Hosted by: United Nations
Date/Time: August 12, 2024
Join the United Nations in celebrating the power of youth and digital innovation on International Youth Day 2024! Discover how young minds are harnessing technology to create sustainable solutions for our world's most pressing challenges.

The theme for International Youth Day 2024 is “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development.” This theme highlights the key connection between digitalization and accelerating the progress of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), emphasizing the crucial contributions of young people in this transformative process.

Event: NTSB Webinar Back to School Safety
Hosted by: National Transportation Safety Board
Date/Time: August 21, 2024, 1:00 - 2:45 p.m. ET
Join the National Transportation Safety Board on August 21 for a webinar titled “Back-to-School Safety.” Soon, students will be waiting at the bus stop, getting dropped off, driving themselves, riding, or walking to school. This webinar is about how to do it safely. How can we ensure the safest possible trip in all forms of back-to-school transportation? A panel of NTSB experts will highlight pertinent safety recommendations and crash investigations and will draw examples from personal back-to-school safety stories. Details & Registration

Share-My-Screen Series 2: Advanced Content Creation, Advanced Canva design tools
Hosted by: Center for Injury Research, Translation, & Communication
Date/Time: August 22, 2024, 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. ET
Looking to expand your communications skills? Join the Share-My-Screen series every month to learn how to more effectively share information about public health and research. Each session in the Share-My-Screen Series will feature 15-20 minutes of live demonstrations followed by open Q&A. Details & Registration

Event: Firearm Injury & Violence Prevention Symposium
Hosted by: American Academy of Pediatrics: Georgia Chapter
Date/Time: August 24, 2024, 9:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET
Details & Registration

Event: American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition
Hosted by: American Academy of Pediatrics
Date/Time: September 27 - October 1, 2024
Join the American Academy of Pediatrics in Orlando for the 2024 AAP National Conference & Exhibition September 27 - October 1, 2024. Details & Registration

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July 2024

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Member Spotlight: Kids and Car Safety

With the summer sun blazing, cars can quickly reach dangerous temperatures. It's important that we keep kids from overheating – especially in hot cars. This month we're spotlighting Kids and Car Safety, a national nonprofit that works to raise awareness about this safety issue.

Kids and Car Safety is a leader in the movement to prevent hot car tragedies. The organization educates parents, caregivers, and the greater public about the dangers of leaving kids in hot cars through public education and awareness programs, policy changes, product redesigning, and more. In June, Kids and Cars organized a visual display featuring 1,086 infant onesies symbolizing the number of children's lives lost in hot cars since 1990 across the street from the U.S. Department of Transportation in Washington, DC.

Stay connected to Kids and Car Safety by checking out their website, and following them on X, YouTube, and Facebook. Thank you for all you do for child safety!

For more information on heat safety, check out these resources:

NEW! Window Safety Instagram Carousel

Surprise – we've got new content! To accompany our home safety in the summer outreach from July 15 - July 21, we've added a new window safety Instagram carousel to our window falls toolkit page. Feel free to download the carousel and add it to your social media outreach.

Child Passenger Safety Resources

We've added new resources to our child passenger safety toolkit page. Courtesy of Trainees for Child Injury Prevention's #CheckBeforeYouChange Day of Action on May 22, 2024, we've added a Child Passenger Safety Webinar and a social media graphics library in both English and Spanish.

Coming Up

On Our Social Media Calendar
July 1 - July 7: Sun Safety
July 8 - July 14: Boating Safety
July 15 - July 21: Home Safety in the Summer*
July 22 - July 28: Fall Sports and Marching Band Readiness
July 29 - Aug. 4: Outdoor Activities/Camping Safety
Aug. 4 - Aug. 11: Back to School Safety
*New social media content available!

Events

Event: National Fireworks Safety Month
Hosted by: National Fire Protection Association
Date: July 1 - 31, 2024
Each July, the National Fire Protection Association observes National Fireworks Safety Month. Thousands of people, most often children and teens, are injured while using consumer fireworks. Despite the dangers of fireworks, few people understand the associated risks - devastating burns, other injuries, fires, and even death.

Event: UV Safety Month
Hosted by: American Academy of Dermatology Association
Date: July 1 - 31, 2024
During UV Safety Month, the American Academy of Dermatology Association raises awareness that UV is the root cause of most skin cancers and encourage the public to take precautions. The AAD recommends that the public #PracticeSafeSun the year-round by following three simple steps while outdoors:

  • Seek shade when appropriate

  • Wear sun-protective clothing

  • Apply a broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher
     

Share-My-Screen Series 2: Advanced Content Creation, Advanced Canva design tools
Hosted by: Center for Injury Research, Translation, & Communication
Date/Time: July 11, 2024, 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. ET
Looking to expand your communications skills? Join the Share-My-Screen series every month to learn how to more effectively share information about public health and research. Each session in the Share-My-Screen Series will feature 15-20 minutes of live demonstrations followed by open Q&A. Details & Registration


Webinar: Planning for Integrating Health Equity in Child Safety
Hosted by: Children's Safety Network
Date/Time: July 18, 2024, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET
Please join the Children's Safety Network on July 18, 2024, 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET for the next State Technical Assistance Webinar (STAW). This STAW will be the third in a series of QI 101 topics. During the July STAW, CSN will focus on how to develop a health equity plan for child safety, with a particular focus on assessing and using data to inform areas of greatest need, readiness, aims, and programmatic focus. Details & Registration

Event: World Drowning Prevention Day
Hosted by: American Heart Association
Date: July 25, 2024
World Drowning Prevention Day is held annually on 25 July. This global advocacy event serves as an opportunity to highlight the tragic and profound impact of drowning on families and communities and offer life-saving solutions to prevent it.

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June 2024

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Resource Spotlight: Fireworks Safety

Summer is the season of outdoor celebrations. While fireworks are commonly used to celebrate summer holidays, they cause thousands of injuries every year. Keep your celebrations memorable, fun, and safer this year by leaving the fireworks to the professionals. According to the National Fire Protection Association, the only safe way to view fireworks is by attending a professional show. Stay in the summer spirit without putting your family at risk with safer alternatives like glow sticks, noise makers, silly string, and summer treats. Click here to learn more!

Happy Pride: Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth

June is a month dedicated to celebrating the LGBTQ+ community and acknowledging the disparities and challenges they face. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, although "LGBTQ+ youth are coming of age in the setting of increased LGBTQ+ rights and visibility, they remain vulnerable to higher rates of negative mental health outcomes." As parents and caregivers, it's important to let the LGBTQ+ youth in your life know you have their back.

To honor Pride Month, we're connecting our membership with some resources on LGBTQ+ mental health and the role injury prevention can play in the lives of these youth. Check out the following resources to learn more: 

Social Media Calendar

We are excited to release the second half (July - December) of our 2024 Social Media Calendars. Both versions contain a list of Prevent Child Injury’s weekly social media topics and links to existing toolkits.

As an extra benefit, the calendar version includes a more complete list of injury prevention public health observances and outreach campaigns. We ask that you join us in our efforts by using your social media accounts to discuss the same weekly topics.

 

Coming Up

On Our Social Media Calendar
June 3 - June 9: Firearm Safety
June 10 - June 16: Summer Camp Safety
June 17 - June 23: National Safety Month
June 24 - June 30: Fireworks Safety
July 1 - July 7: Sun Safety

Events

Event: National Safety Month
Hosted by: National Safety Council
Date: June 1 - 30, 2024
Join the National Safety Council in June for National Safety Month – the annual observance to help keep each other safe from the workplace to anyplace. Since 1996, NSM has provided a month’s worth of free safety resources to highlight leading causes of preventable injury and death. Let’s work together to make people safer this June and all year long!


Event: CPR & AED Awareness Week
Hosted by: American Heart Association
Date: June 1 - 7, 2024
June 1-7 each year is National CPR and AED Awareness Week, spotlighting how lives can be saved if more Americans know CPR and how to use an AED.


Webinar: Preventing substance misuse among LGBTQIA+ youth
Hosted by: Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America
Date/Time: June 5, 2024, 1 - 2 p.m. ET
Details & Registration
Is your coalition successfully engaging and supporting queer youth in your drug prevention efforts? Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQIA+) teens are two times as likely to be bullied, excluded, or even assaulted at school and within their community. Unfortunately, they’re also nearly 40 percent less likely to have an adult in their circle to whom they can turn. Thus, it’s no surprise that they are twice as likely to experiment with drugs and alcohol. Tune into this webinar to learn more about how to support LGBTQIA+ youth.


Event: Wear Orange Weekend
Hosted by: Everytown for Gun Safety
Date: June 7-9, 2024
Join Everytown for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action for Wear Orange Weekend, a way to honor survivors and build community with those working to end gun violence.


Webinar: Share-My-Screen Series: Design
Hosted by: Center for Injury Research, Translation, & Communication
Date: June 13, 2024, 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. ET
Details & Registration
Join CIRTC for a new series of live, monthly trainings to help researchers and public health professionals learn the communications skills they need for today’s working environment. For the first series, CIRTC will focus on the basics of design and show you exactly how to use programs like Canva and PowerPoint to create actionable, accessible visuals and presentations that look great too.

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May 2024

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Monthly Spotlight: Something to Keep Your Eye On!

Event Spotlight: International Water Safety Day

May 15 is International Water Safety Day. Sponsored by the International Water Safety Foundation (IWSF), Water Safety Day is designed to help spread global awareness of the ongoing drowning pandemic and educate the youth in becoming safer in and around water. In recognition of International Water Safety Day, the National Drowning Prevention Alliance has released its 2024 Water Safety Season Toolkit to help guide your injury prevention outreach efforts. Throughout the month of May, share drowning prevention information and water safety tips with the communities you serve using the hashtag #ISWD2024. Check out these resources to learn more about drowning prevention:

Join in our #BikeSafety outreach week!

As children get older, bikes provide the opportunity to get outside and explore, experience a bit of freedom, and spend time with friends. When they’re ready to venture out of the driveway and into the street, as their parent or caregiver, it’s important that you help them understand how to share the road safely. Our new bike safety toolkit educates parents and caregivers on how to set kids up to have fun and stay safer out on their bikes. The toolkit contains a newsletter/blog article, sample social media posts, graphics, suggested alt text, a Pinterest board, and links to additional resources that provide more information about bike safety.

The coordinated outreach week for this toolkit is THIS week, May 6 - 12, 2024. If you haven’t done so already, please add bike safety to your social media plans for the week. Feel free to share this toolkit with colleagues and friends who are interested in injury prevention!

Toolkit link: https://www.preventchildinjury.org/toolkits/bike-safety

Coming Up

On Our Social Media Calendar
May 6 - May 12: Outreach Week: Bicycle Safety
May 13 - May 19: Water Safety
May 20 - May 26: Child Passenger Safety
May 27 - June 2: Children's Mental Health
June 3 - June 9: Firearm Safety

Events

Event: National Bike Safety Month
Date: May 1 - 31, 2024
May is National Bicycle Safety Month. Join the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s safety initiative to educate the public about the importance of bicycle safety and encourage more people to ride safely and wear helmets.

Event: National Child Passenger Safety Technician Month
Hosted by: Safe Kids Worldwide
Date: May 1 - 31, 2024
Safe Kids Worldwide is delighted to celebrate its seventh annual National Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) month this May! It is a time to celebrate the over 43,000 technicians who serve the community every day, educating families about how to travel safely.

Event: National Water Safety Month
Date: May 1 - 31, 2024
National Water Safety Month highlights water awareness and swim safety through educational programs, public service announcements, governmental proclamations, dealer and business promotions, and easy-to-access water safety materials.

Event: Mental Health Month
Date: May 1 - 31, 2024
The world is constantly changing – for better or for worse – and it can be overwhelming to deal with everything going on around you. While society is getting more comfortable discussing mental health, it can still be hard to know “Where to Start” when it comes to taking care of your own well-being. This May, Mental Health America will help you:
LEARN how modern life affects mental health with new resources to navigate our changing world.ACT by building your coping toolbox so you can manage stress, difficult emotions, and challenging situations.ADVOCATE to improve mental health for yourself, your friends and family, and your community.

Event: Bike & Roll to School Day
Date: May 8, 2024
Strap on your helmet and lace up your shoes. National Bike & Roll to School Day is May 8, 2024, and registration is now open.

Webinar: Share-My-Screen Series: Design
Hosted by: Center for Injury Research, Translation, & Communication
Date: May 9, 2024, 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. ET
Join CIRTC for a new series of live, monthly trainings to help researchers and public health professionals learn the communications skills they need for today’s working environment. For the first series, CIRTC will focus on the basics of design and show you exactly how to use programs like Canva and PowerPoint to create actionable, accessible visuals and presentations that look great too. Click here for details & registration.

Event: International Water Safety Day
Hosted by: International Water Safety Foundation
Date: May 15, 2024
International Water Safety Day is designed to help spread global awareness of the ongoing drowning pandemic, and educate the youth in becoming safer in and around water. May 15th is a day to spread drowning awareness and water safety education by any means possible. 

Event: National Safe Boating Week
Date: May 18 - 25, 2024
National Safe Boating Week is held annually the week before Memorial Day as part of the National Safe Boating Council's Safe Boating Campaign, a global awareness effort that encourages boaters to make the most of their boating adventure by being responsible.

Event: EMS Week
Date: May 20 - 26, 2024
Each year, National EMS Week recognizes and thanks EMS clinicians for their life-saving work on the frontlines of our health care system.

Event: #CheckBeforeYouChange Child Passenger Safety Day of Action
Hosted by: Trainees for Child Injury Prevention
Date: May 22, 2024
Join T4CIP for their #CheckBeforeYouChange Child Passenger Safety Day of Action on May 22, 2024. The campaign will focus on educating parents and caregivers about the importance of having their child in the right car seat, and what to check before they're ready to change to the next one. Participate in the Day of Action by joining the X Chat from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET, watching the webinar from 2 - 3 p.m. ET, or posting with the #CheckBeforeYouChange hashtag on May 22. Follow T4CIP on Instagram and X for more details!
 
Event: Healthy and Safe Swimming Week
Hosted by: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Date: May 22 - 28, 2024
Swimming is a fun, healthy way to stay physically active and spend quality time with family and friends. Healthy and Safe Swimming Week highlights the roles that swimmers, caregivers, aquatics and beach staff, residential pool owners, and public health officials play in preventing disease outbreaks, drowning, and pool chemical injuries.

Event: National Don't Fry Day
Date: May 24, 2024
To help reduce rising rates of skin cancer from overexposure to the ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun, the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention has designated the Friday before Memorial Day as “Don’t Fry Day” to encourage sun safety awareness and to remind everyone to protect their skin while enjoying the outdoors.

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April 2024

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Monthly Spotlight: Something to Keep Your Eye On!

Member Spotlight: National Safety Council

The National Safety Council is a non-profit organization that raises awareness about injury prevention topics through education, outreach, and collaboration with individuals and organizations.

As Distracted Driving Awareness Month is underway this April, the NSC’s Road to Zero Coalition works around-the-clock to reduce traffic fatalities and make roads safer for you and your loved ones. The NSC also hosts various events throughout the month of April to educate drivers on the importance of attentive driving.

The National Safety Council also sponsors Window Safety Week–the first full week in April–to raise awareness of the dangers open windows can pose in the home, and promote steps parents and caregivers can take to make window safety a priority in their home. You can join the conversation online by using the hashtags #WindowSafety or #WindowSafetyWeek.

Join the National Safety Council throughout the month of April to recognize these important public health observances. Connect with them on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and their website!

Thank you for your feedback!

Thank you to everyone who filled out our membership survey last month. We appreciate hearing from you! Congratulations to our raffle winner from the Ohio Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Hayley Southworth!

Have you found us on Instagram yet?

During the outreach week for our most recent toolkit, we launched our NEW Prevent Child Injury Instagram handle! Connect with us over on Instagram to see what we've been up to: www.instagram.com/preventchildinjury

The Share-My-Screen Series on Health Communications Skills

Looking to expand your communications skills? Join the Center for Injury Research Translation & Communication (CIRTC) for a new series of live monthly trainings on communications tips and best practices to create more effective, polished communications of all types. Each session in the Share-My-Screen Series will feature 15-20 minutes of live demonstrations followed by Q&A. CIRTC will devote three trainings to a topic and then change it up, covering topics like content creation, messaging, and accessibility.

For the first series, CIRTC will focus on the basics of design and show you exactly how to use programs like Canva and PowerPoint to create actionable, accessible visuals and presentations that look great too. Questions and suggestions for communications skills to demonstrate for this series (or a future one) are welcomed at info@cirtc.org.  Sessions will be recorded and shared on YouTube. Click here for details & registration.

Coming Up

On Our Social Media Calendar
April 1 - 7: National Public Health Week; National Window Safety Week
April 8 - 14: Spring Sports Safety
April 15 - 21: Distracted Driving Awareness Month
April 22 - 28: National Youth Violence Prevention Week
April 29 - May 5: Heatstroke Prevention/Heat Safety
May 6 - May 12: Outreach Week: Bicycle Safety

Events

Event: Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Hosted by: The National Safety Council
Date: April 1 - 30, 2024
Thousands of people are killed and hundreds of thousands more are seriously injured in distracted driving crashes each year. During Distracted Driving Awareness Month, get free NSC resources to limit these risks and help us create safer roads for all.

Event: National Public Health Week
Hosted by: American Public Health Association
Date: April 1 - 7, 2024
Public health is more than just health care. It's the steps we take to make sure our neighborhoods and environment are free from pollution. It's making sure our food and water are safe to eat and drink. It's also the relationships we foster in our communities. We're all interconnected. When we all come together to support public health, all of us — individuals, families, communities and the public health field — can achieve the goals of public health. APHA is hosting almost a dozen NPHW events this year. They're all free, but registration is required. RSVP today.

Event: National Window Safety Week
Hosted by: The National Safety Council
Date: April 1 - 7, 2024
Window Safety Week, the first full week in April, coincides with the arrival of spring, when people naturally want to open the windows and let in fresh air. The goal of this observance is twofold: for families to understand the role of windows in escaping a fire or other emergency and to learn how to safeguard against window falls.

Event: World Health Day
Date: April 7, 2024
World Health Day is celebrated annually and each year draws attention to a specific health topic of concern to people all over the world.

Webinar: Share-My-Screen Series: Design
Hosted by: Center for Injury Research, Translation, & Communication
Date: April 11, 2024, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. ET
Join CIRTC for a new series of live, monthly trainings to help researchers and public health professionals learn the communications skills they need for today’s working environment. For the first series, CIRTC will focus on the basics of design and show you exactly how to use programs like Canva and PowerPoint to create actionable, accessible visuals and presentations that look great too. Click here for details & registration.

Webinar: Gender Inclusion in Fatality Review
Hosted by: Center for Fatality Review and Prevention
Date: April 11, 2024, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET
In 2022, the National Fatality Review-Case Reporting System and accompanying resources were updated to reflect more gender-inclusive language, both for the young people who died and for their parents and caregivers. This webinar will discuss why gender inclusion is important in the context of fatality review and provide action steps for implementing gender-inclusive practices during your fatality review process. Details & Registration

Event: National Youth Violence Prevention Week
Date: April 22-26, 2024
Join youth and teens from across America to take a stand against violence. National Youth Violence Prevention Week is April 22-26, 2024.

Event: #CheckBeforeYouChange Child Passenger Safety Day of Action
Hosted by: Trainees for Child Injury Prevention
Date: May 22, 2024
Save the date! Join T4CIP for their #CheckBeforeYouChange Child Passenger Safety Day of Action on May 22, 2024. The campaign will focus on educating parents and caregivers about the importance of having their child in the right car seat, and what to check before they're ready to change to the next one. Participate in the Day of Action by joining the X Chat from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET, watching the webinar from 2 - 3 p.m. ET, or posting with the #CheckBeforeYouChange hashtag on May 22. Follow T4CIP on Instagram and X for more details!

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March 2024

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Monthly Spotlight: Something to Keep Your Eye On!

Event: National Poison Prevention Week

March 17-23, 2024 is National Poison Prevention Week. Sponsored by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), this week brings together public health and safety advocates across the country to raise awareness about poison prevention. Throughout the week, share poison prevention information and tips with the communities you serve, and use the hashtag #NPPW2024 to join the conversation online. HRSA offers a variety of media and publicity resources to help you in your outreach efforts, and we have additional poison prevention resources in our toolkits on Laundry Detergent Packets, Liquid Nicotine, and Medication Safety!

We want your feedback!

We're thinking of making some changes to Prevent Child Injury, but first, we want to hear from you. We're looking for feedback from our membership and those who use our materials to learn what you like about our program, what you might change about our program, and a little bit more about who you are as an individual or organization.

We've created a survey to collect this information that should only take 5-10 minutes to complete. Follow this link to give your input: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GHMB6D6.

To thank you for giving us feedback, we'd like to offer you a chance to win a $25 Visa gift card. You'll have a chance to provide your information at the end of the survey and enter the raffle. The survey will close on Monday, March 11th at 5 p.m. ET.

 
 

Have you found us on Instagram yet?

One of our goals for 2024 was to join the injury prevention space on Instagram. During the outreach week for our most recent toolkit, we launched our NEW Prevent Child Injury Instagram handle! Connect with us over on Instagram to see what we've been up to: www.instagram.com/preventchildinjury

Coming Up

On Our Social Media Calendar
March 4 - March 10: Spring Break Safety
March 11 - March 17: Brain Injury Awareness Month
March 18 - March 24: National Poison Prevention Week
March 25 - March 31: National Athletic Training Month
April 1 - April 7: National Public Health Week; National Window Safety Week


Events

Event: National Athletic Training Month
Date: March 1 - 31, 2024
National Athletic Training Month (NATM) is held every March in order to spread awareness about the important work of athletic trainers. In addition to providing logos, posters, press releases, sample media alerts and PR toolkits, NATA also hosts several virtual engagement opportunities during the month-long celebration.

Event: Brain Injury Awareness Month
Date: March 1 - 31, 2024
Every March, the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) leads the nation in observing Brain Injury Awareness Month. This year, the BIAA has exciting new developments for the brain injury community, including a new awareness campaign, advocacy initiatives, events, fundraising opportunities, new publications, and more.

Event: National Poison Prevention Week
Date: March 18 - 24, 2024
National Poison Prevention Week raises awareness of poison prevention nationwide during the third full week of March every year. The week is an opportunity to highlight the dangers of poisonings for people of all ages and promote community involvement in poisoning prevention.

Webinar: State Technical Assistance Webinar 4 - QI 101: Establishing SMARTIE Aims
Hosted by: Children's Safety Network
Date: March 21, 2024, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET
Join the Children's Safety Network for their first in a series of QI 101 topics: Establishing SMARTIE Aims. Details & registration.

Webinar: Improving Consistency of Child Maltreatment Identification for Sleep-Related SUID
Hosted by: National Center for Fatality Review & Prevention
Date: March 21, 2024, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. ET
For sleep-related SUIDs, determining through CDR if child maltreatment contributed to the death is complex and often inconsistent. This webinar will discuss guidelines that were developed to help CDR teams more consistently and equitably classify child maltreatment for sleep-related SUIDs. CDR coordinators and team members are the key audiences for this webinar. Details & registration.

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February 2024

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Monthly Spotlight: Something to Keep Your Eye On!

Event: Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, this month is an excellent time to talk with teens about what a healthy relationship is, how to set boundaries in a relationship, and how to recognize the signs of an unhealthy relationship.

Love Is Respect is a federally-supported national resource that works to prevent unhealthy relationships and empower young people through education, support, and resources. In 2020, Love Is Respect connected with more than 45,000 teens and youth through its LOVEIS text lifeline, providing critical and lifesaving support. The organization also provides answers to frequently-asked dating questions and offers educational quizzes to teach teens more about themselves and their relationships.

Connect with Love Is Respect and share information about teen dating violence prevention and promoting healthy relationships. Follow on Facebook,  Instagram, TikTok, or visit its website.   

New Food-related Choking Toolkit

Food. We spend so much of our lives eating. However, a child takes years to develop the ability to eat food safely. It is therefore not a surprise that for young kids, more than half of choking incidents involve food. Our new food-related choking toolkit educates parents and caregivers on how to keep kids safer for meals, snacks, and every bite in between. The toolkit contains a newsletter/blog article, sample social media posts, graphics, suggested alt text, a Pinterest board, and links to additional resources that provide more information about food-related choking. Spanish translations of the graphics and newsletter will be added soon!

The coordinated outreach week for this toolkit is February 26 - March 3, 2024. If you haven’t done so already, please add food-related choking to your social media plans for that week. Reminder: your membership gives you advanced access to the toolkit, so please do not share this link. We'll send a public link on February 19th, which you are free (and encouraged!) to share with colleagues and friends.

Toolkit link: https://www.preventchildinjury.org/toolkits/food-related-choking

 
 

Coming Up

On Our Twitter Calendar
Feb. 5 - Feb. 11: Burn Awareness Week
Feb. 12 - Feb. 18: Safe Sleep
Feb. 19 - Feb. 25: Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
Feb. 26 - March 3: Outreach Week: Food-related Choking
March 4 - March 10: Spring Break Safety


Events

Event: National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
Date: February 1 - 29, 2024
Dating violence is more common than you may think, especially among teens and young adults: 1 in 3 U.S. teens will experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse from someone they’re in a relationship with before becoming adults. Each February, young adults and their loved ones nationwide raise awareness about teen dating violence through Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM). This annual, month-long effort focuses on advocacy and education to stop dating abuse before it starts.

Event: National Burn Awareness Week
Hosted by: American Burn Association
Date: February 4 - 10, 2024
National Burn Awareness Week is a window of opportunity for organizations to mobilize burn, fire, and life safety educators to unite in sharing a common burn awareness and prevention message in our communities.

Webinar: Walk, Ride, and Roll Webinar Series: Supporting Safe Routes and Sparking Joy Through Community Partnerships
Hosted by: Safe Routes Partnership
Date/Time: February 7, 2024, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET
The Walk, Ride, and Roll Webinar Series is back for 2024! Join Safe Routes Partnership as they explore creative partnerships that support safety and spark joy in Safe Routes programs. Whether you are looking for new outreach venues, evaluation experts, or fun ways to “shake up” your program, this webinar will show you how to find the right partner to fit your needs!

Webinar: Leveraging Emotional Intelligence and Diversity in Public Health
Hosted by: Region IV Public Health Training Center
Date: February 9, 2024, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. ET
During this 90-minute webinar, you will explore what it means to develop your emotional intelligence across lines of difference. In addition to reviewing the foundational EQ (Emotional Quotient) framework developed by Goleman (1995), you will explore the emotional intelligence and diversity model developed by Gardenswartz, Cherbosque, and Rowe (2010). Public health professionals attending this webinar will understand how EQ influences their own worldview, gain insights into others’ perceptions and the importance of managing emotions and building relationships with people from diverse backgrounds, intellects, and cultural perspectives. The webinar will conclude with strategies to create environments where public health efforts can succeed, and diversity can thrive. Registration & details.

Event: 2024 National Water Safety Conference & Association of Aquatic Professionals Conference
Hosted by: National Drowning Prevention Alliance & Association of Aquatic Professionals
Date: February 12 - 15, 2024
Join professionals from all over the world to learn about the latest trends, legislation, and issues facing our industry. Education, networking, & professional development opportunities during the conference are one of a kind. Content topics: safety & risk management, leadership, executive development, facility management, staff training, maintenance, & programming. Sessions are presented by experts and association colleagues who provide knowledge and support on aquatics-related issues. The Exhibit Hall offers opportunities for networking & relationship-building. Registration & details.

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January 2024

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Plans for 2024

Happy New Year! The Prevent Child Injury team has 2 toolkit topics and outreach weeks scheduled for the first half of 2024. Add the following dates to your calendar:

Choking Hazards: February 26 - March 3
Bike Safety: May 6 - 12

As a member, you get advanced access to these new toolkits. More details coming soon.

Monthly Spotlight: Something to Keep Your Eye On!

Event: National Radon Action Month

January is National Radon Action Month. With many of us spending more time indoors, this month is the perfect time to focus on preparing your home for the new year. Radon is an invisible, odorless gas that can build up indoors and can lead to lung cancer if breathed in over time. This month, use this radon fact sheet from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to learn how to test your home for radon and what to do if high levels are reported.

Coming Up

On Our Twitter Calendar
Jan. 1 - Jan. 7: Safe New Year's Resolutions
Jan. 8 - Jan. 14: Cabin Fever: Amusements/Trampoline Safety
Jan. 15  - Jan. 21: Frostbite/Winter Exposure Safety
Jan. 22 - Jan. 28: TV/Furniture Tip-Over Safety
Jan. 29 - Feb. 4: Snow Sports
Feb. 5 - Feb. 11: Burn Awareness Week


Events

Event: Radon Action Month
Hosted by: Environmental Protection Agency
Date: January 1-31, 2024
January is National Radon Action Month. You can’t see, smell or taste radon, but it could be present at a dangerous level in your home. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer deaths among nonsmokers in America and claims the lives of about 21,000 Americans each year.

Event: National Bath Safety Month
Date: January 1-31, 2024
Bathing is part of our daily routine. It’s not uncommon for us to forget to take proper precautions while in the bathroom. January is National Bath Safety Month, making it the perfect time to do what is needed to minimize the risk of injury and drowning in the bath. 

Webinar: Advancing Equity for Rural and Agricultural Youth
Hosted by: Children's Safety Network
Date/Time: January 8, 2024 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET
Agriculture had the highest number of occupational fatalities across industries for youth aged 17 and younger from 2011-2020,1 with tractors and ATVs/UTVs being the leading source of deaths. As compared to urban youth, rural and agricultural youth experience greater disparities across fatal and non-fatal injuries. In this webinar, Marsha Salzwedel, Project Scientist at the National Children’s Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety (NCCRAHS) and the National Farm Medicine Center (NFMC), will talk about advancing equity using prevention strategies, and how to address the inherent challenges in working with rural and agricultural youth. Scott Heiberger, Communications Manager at the NCCRAHS, NFMC, and Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, will discuss how to advocate for children on social media. He will introduce the Media Guidelines and Tools of the Trade and share resources that have been translated to multiple languages and can be customized to include diverse skin tones, settings, and equipment. Registration & details.

Webinar: Working Towards a Health Equity and Anti-Racist Approach to Child Safety | Children's Safety Network
Hosted by: Children's Safety Network
Date/Time: January 18, 2024 from 2:00 to 3:15 p.m. ET
Save the date! Registration & details to come.

Event: January Grand Rounds: The Injury and Violence Prevention Field: Who's In It, How We Work & New Connections
Hosted by: SAVIR and Safe States
Date/Time: January 25, 2024 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET
Save the date for a joint SAVIR and Safe States Grand Rounds event! Join them January 25 at 1:00 p.m. ET for "The Injury and Violence Prevention Field: Who's In It, How We Work & New Connections". Registration & details.

Event: 2024 National Water Safety Conference & Association of Aquatic Professionals Conference
Hosted by: National Drowning Prevention Alliance & Association of Aquatic Professionals
Date: February 12 - 15, 2024
Join professionals from all over the world to learn about the latest trends, legislation, and issues facing our industry. Education, networking, & professional development opportunities during the conference are one of a kind. Content topics: safety & risk management, leadership, executive development, facility management, staff training, maintenance, & programming. Sessions are presented by experts and association colleagues who provide knowledge and support on aquatics-related issues. The Exhibit Hall offers opportunities for networking & relationship-building. Registration & details.

Archived

December 2023

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#KidsProductSafety Outreach Week

Today is the first day of our outreach week for our new product recalls toolkit! Many parents and caregivers think that products must be safe for kids before they’re allowed to be sold. The truth, though, is that many products aren't tested before sale to make sure they meet safety standards, and many products aren’t regulated at all. This means that the hot new toy might end up being a fire hazard or a choking risk, but you won’t know until a problem happens. Our new product recalls toolkit educates parents and caregivers on product safety and how to report problems with items their family uses. If you haven’t done so already, please add product recalls to your social media plans for this week.

Toolkit link: www.PreventChildInjury.org/Toolkits/Product-Recalls

Monthly Spotlight: Something to Keep Your Eye On!

Event: Safe Toys and Gifts Month

Prevent Blindness America designates December as Safe Toys and Gifts Month. Whether you're shopping for your own children, nieces, nephews, your classroom, friends, or others, there are a number of toy safety tips for holiday shopping that keep your holiday safer and memorable. Consumer Reports, a nonprofit organization working towards truth, transparency, and fairness in the marketplace, has created a toy safety guide for consumers this holiday season. Learn about what you need to know before shopping for the items on your child's wish list with their article, "Important Toy Safety Tips for Holiday Gift Buying" written by their manager of shopping, Mary Beth Quirk.

Plans for 2024

The Prevent Child Injury team has 2 toolkit topics and outreach weeks scheduled for next year. Add the following dates to your calendar:

  • Choking Hazards: February 26 - March 3

  • Bike Safety: May 6 - 12

As a member, you get advanced access to these new toolkits. More details coming soon.

Coming Up

On Our Twitter Calendar
Dec. 4 - Dec. 10: Outreach Week: Product Recalls
Dec. 11 - Dec. 17: Safe Toys and Gifts Month
Dec. 18 - Dec. 24: Winter Travel
Dec. 25 - Dec. 31: Sledding/Winter Activities Safety
*2024 Social Media Calendar coming soon!


Events

Event: Safe Toys and Gifts Month
Date: December 1-31, 2023
Each year, thousands of children aged 14 and younger suffer serious eye injuries, even blindness, from toys. To address this, Prevent Blindness America has declared December as Safe Toys and Gifts Awareness Month.


Webinar: Substance Misuse Prevention Strategies to Improve Public Health: A Focus on State Practices
Hosted by: Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Date/Time: December 6, 2023 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET
Join the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET for the next Healthy People 2030 Webinar Series event focused on substance misuse. This webinar, Substance Misuse Prevention Strategies to Improve Public Health: A Focus on State Practices, will highlight progress to date on three Healthy People 2030 objectives:

  • MPS-02: Reduce emergency department visits related to nonmedical use of prescription opioids

  • SDOH-05: Reduce the proportion of children with a parent or guardian who has served time in jail or prison

  • SU-11: Reduce the proportion of motor vehicle crash deaths that involve a drunk driver



Webinar: Safe Toys and Gifts Month
Hosted by: National Child Passenger Safety Board
Date/Time: December 12, 2023 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET
Booster seats are important safety restraints for children which help to improve the fit of the seatbelt, increase comfort, and prevent slouched postures. During this webinar, Booster Seats and Belt Fit: Recent Research Findings from Volunteer Studies and Sled Testing (eligible for CEUs), you will gain an understanding of optimal belt fit for children in boosters and learn to evaluate child posture across different booster designs. Additionally, results will be presented from a recent sled-testing study which investigated the influence of difference aspects of belt fit on dynamic outcomes during simulated frontal impacts. Presenters: Drs. Julie Mansfield and Gretchen Baker (Ohio State University).

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November 2023

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Monthly Spotlight: Something to Keep Your Eye On!

Event: National Injury Prevention Day, November 18th

The Injury Free Coalition for Kids and its National Injury Prevention Day partners are pushing forward with efforts to stop injuries and violence -- the number one killer and cause of hospitalization of people from ages 1 to 44 years old. For the fourth year in a row, Safe Kids Worldwide, Safe States Alliance, the American Trauma Society, the American Academy of Pediatrics, Be SMART -- a program of Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund, The Society for Advancement of Violence and Injury Research, the Trauma Center Association of America, and JPMA Cares will join forces with Injury Free to raise awareness and empower communities to change. Events are being held at the local and national levels nationwide. Learn more about what's happening in your area and join in the efforts on November 18, 2023, National injury Prevention Day! 

Coming Up

On Our Twitter Calendar
Oct. 30 - Nov. 5: Hidden Home Hazards
Nov. 6 - Nov. 12: Winter School Sports
Nov. 13 - Nov. 19: Child Safety and Protection Month
Nov. 20 - Nov. 26: Thanksgiving Safety
Nov. 27 - Dec. 3: Safety Around the Holidays
Dec. 4 - Dec. 10: Outreach Week: Product Recalls


Events

Event: Child Safety and Protection Month
Date: November 1-30, 2023
This November, in observance of National Child Safety and Protection Month, help federal and state policymakers, state injury and violence prevention leaders and practitioners, community leaders, educators, health and social service providers, and families promote and improve the safety and well-being of all young people.


Webinar: Building Equity in Injury and Violence Prevention Program Strategies
Date/Time: November 9, 2023,  12:00 - 1:00 pm EST
Hosted by: Safe States Alliance
In this webinar, participants will learn about processes for developing an injury and violence prevention program (IVP) using data to make informed decisions and identifying partners and stakeholders to be included in program development and implementation. Lessons learned about implementing equitable IVP programs in a hospital setting. Click here to register.


Event: American Public Health Association (APHA) 2023 Annual Meeting & Expo
Date: November 12-15, 2023
Location: Atlanta, GA
APHA’s 2023 Annual Meeting and Expo is the premier public health event of the year offering innovative and exciting opportunities to help you reach your personal and professional goals. Engage with public health experts, collaborate with other advocates, and grow professionally. This year’s conference theme is Creating the Healthiest Nation: Overcoming Social and Ethical Challenges.


Webinar: Building Equity in Firearm Injury Prevention Efforts Through Equitable Collaboration and Communication
Date/Time: November 13, 2023,  12:00 - 1:00 pm EST
Hosted by: Safe States Alliance
In this webinar, participants will learn more about working with advocates and the veteran population to develop firearm messaging and policy. There will also be discussion on collaborating with various stakeholders to develop injury and violence prevention (IVP) communication and forming coalitions with firearm injury prevention stakeholders. Lessons learned will be shared related to firearm messaging and policy efforts in Texas. Click here to register.


Webinar: Unifying Voices Kick-Off Webinar
Date/Time: November 17, 2023, 10:00 - 11:00 am EST
Hosted by: The Injury Free Coalition for Kids
Join Injury-Free and other Injury Prevention Day partners for a kick-off webinar on Friday, November 17th, from 10:00 - 11:00 am EST and hear from injury prevention experts Benjamin Hoffman, MD, FAAP, Sam Posner PhD, and Kyran Quinlan MD, FAAP. Click here to register.


Webinar: National Injury Prevention Day X/Twitter Chat
Date/Time: November 17, 2023, 1:00 - 2:00 pm EST
Hosted by: The Injury Free Coalition for Kids
The Injury Free Coalition for Kids will host a live one-hour X/Twitter chat on Friday, November 17th, at 1:00 pm EST with Injury Free sites and their institutions to help inform people about the urgent need to prevent injuries and how everyone can play a role. To join the conversation use the hashtag #BeInjuryFree. 


Event: National Injury Prevention Day
Date: November 18, 2023
Hosted by: The Injury Free Coalition for Kids
The Injury Free Coalition for Kids and its National Injury Prevention Day partners are pushing forward with efforts to stop injuries and violence -- the number one killer and cause of hospitalization of people from ages 1 to 44 years old. For the fourth year in a row, Safe Kids Worldwide, Safe States Alliance, the American Trauma Society, the American Academy of Pediatrics, Be SMART -- a program of Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund, The Society for Advancement of Violence and Injury Research, the Trauma Center Association of America, and JPMA Cares will join forces with Injury Free to raise awareness and empower communities to change. Join us in these efforts on November 18, 2023, National Injury Prevention Day!


Event: World Children's Day
Date: November 20, 2023
World Children’s Day was first established in 1954 as Universal Children's Day and is celebrated on 20 November each year to promote international togetherness, and awareness among children worldwide, and to improve children's welfare.


Webinar: Training and Technical Assistance to Build Equity in Your IVP Programs
Date/Time: November 28, 2023,  12:00 - 1:00 pm EST
Hosted by: Safe States Alliance
Doreleena Sammons Hackett from the Society of Public Health Education (SOPHE) will discuss SOPHE’s health equity efforts and share information about the trainings they offer for helping public health practitioners advance health equity. Additionally, you will learn about Safe States’ upcoming trainings, technical assistance, and other learning opportunities to support you in your health equity initiatives. Click here to register.


Event: 2023 MIPA Virtual Conference
Hosted by: The Midwest Injury Prevention Alliance
Date: November 30, 2023
The 2023 MIPA Virtual Conference – All Systems Go! Injury and Violence Prevention Through Innovative Discovery and Practice will be held virtually on November 30, 2023. Check-in and networking will be held from 8:30-9:00 A.M. CDT, and the conference will be held from 9:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. CDT. The conference is free to attend but registration is required.

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October 2023

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When writing for healthcare, we’re often told to use “plain language.” But what does that mean? October is Health Literacy Month, and Prevent Child Injury is highlighting this great health communication resource from the Center for Health Experience Design to encourage members to learn more about the importance of creating content with health literacy in mind.

In this session, the Center for Health Experience Design gives viewers tips and tricks on how to write with clear concise language that’s inclusive, accessible, and fun. The webinar also touches on SEO, readability tools, identifying plain language, measuring the success of plain language across populations, and finding resources to reduce jargon and clarify language. Take some time out of your day to learn about health literacy with this great webinar.

#SafeEdiblesStorage Day of Action

The sixth T4CIP Day of Action will be on October 25, 2023 about poison prevention from and safe storage of marijuana edibles. The hashtag #SafeEdiblesStorage will be used on campaign messages. Please join T4CIP on this day by: 

We encourage you to participate as an individual and ask your organization to join in as well. If you’re not the marketing/social media person for your organization, please forward this info.

Follow @T4CIP_ on Twitter/X and @T4CIP on Instagram for more information about the Day of Action. Please email Laura.Dattner@NationwideChildrens.org with questions. Learn more about T4CIP by visiting http://bit.ly/T4CIP or searching #T4CIP on Instagram and Twitter/X.

National Injury Prevention Day

National Injury Prevention Day is right around the corner on Nov 18th 2023. The Injury Free Coalition for Kids is seeking organizational commitments to join forces to support and promote NIPD by signing onto this document via survey monkey link by Friday, October 13th.

Coming Up

On Our Twitter Calendar
Oct. 2 - 8: Safe Sleep Awareness Month
Oct. 9 - 15: Fire Safety/Fire Prevention
Oct. 16 - 22: National Teen Driver Safety Week
Oct. 23 - 29: Halloween Safety
Oct. 30 - Nov. 5: Hidden Home Hazards


Events

Event: Health Literacy Month
Date: October 1-31, 2023
Hosted by: Institute for Healthcare Advancement
For more than 20 years, October has been recognized as Health Literacy Month. Join the IHA for this international observance when hospitals, health centers, literacy programs, libraries, social service agencies, businesses, professional associations, government agencies, consumer alliances, and many other groups work together to integrate and expand the mission of health literacy.


Event: SIDS and Safe Sleep Awareness Month
Date: October 1-31, 2023
Hosted by: Safe to Sleep®
In October and beyond, infant caregivers and service/healthcare providers can join Safe to Sleep® and its partners to encourage safe infant sleep and help raise awareness about ways to reduce the risk of SIDS.


Event: National Substance Abuse Prevention Month
Date: October 1-31, 2023
Hosted by: National Substance Abuse Prevention Month
National Substance Abuse Prevention is a time to highlight the vital role of substance abuse prevention in both individual and community health has, to remember those who have lost their lives to substance abuse, to acknowledge those in recovery, as well as children, parents, family, and friends supporting them.


Event: National Protect Your Hearing Month
Date: October 1-31, 2023
National Protect Your Hearing Month (#NPYHM) is an annual event each October to provide an opportunity to raise awareness about hearing. People are encouraged to think about their own hearing, and to get their hearing checked if they think there might be a problem.


Event: National Youth Sports Safety Week
Date: October 2-7, 2023
Hosted by: National Council of Youth Sports
National Youth Sports Week is a week-long celebration that promotes the importance of youth sports, athletes, and organizations that serve them. 


Event: National Walk, Bike, & Roll to School
Date: October 4, 2023
Whether addressing the need to make routes to school safer for active trips or encouraging children to be more active, National Walk, Bike, & Roll to School can be a powerful tool to inspire lasting change. Of course, it's also lots of fun!


Event: Fire Prevention Week
Date: October 8-14, 2023
Hosted by: National Fire Protection Association
This year’s Fire Prevention Week™ (FPW™) campaign, “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention™,” works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe when cooking.


Event: National Teen Driver Safety Week
Date: October 16-20, 2023
Hosted by: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
During National Teen Driver Safety Week, parents should have conversations with their teens about the important rules they need to follow to stay safe behind the wheel of a motor vehicle. These rules address the greatest dangers for teen drivers: alcohol, inconsistent or no seat belt use, distracted and drowsy driving, speeding, and number of passengers.


Event: National School Bus Safety Week
Date: October 16-20, 2023
Hosted by: National Association for Pupil Transportation
Held during the third full week of October each year, National School Bus Safety Week is an active and evolving public education program and an excellent way for parents, students, teachers, motorists, school bus operators, school administrators, and other interested parties to join forces and address the importance of school bus safety.


Event: Health Literacy Annual Research Conference
Date: October 30-31, 2023
Hosted by: The Institute for Healthcare Advancement
The Health Literacy Annual Research Conference is an interdisciplinary meeting for investigators dedicated to health literacy research. It is an opportunity to advance the field of health literacy, a method to raise the quality of our research, and a venue for professional development. Our aim is to attract a full range of investigators engaged in health literacy research including those involved in a broad array of public health, health services, epidemiology, translational, and interventional research activities.


Event: National Injury Prevention Day
Date: November 18, 2023
Hosted by: The Injury Free Coalition for Kids
The Injury Free Coalition for Kids and its National Injury Prevention Day partners are pushing forward with efforts to stop injuries and violence -- the number one killer and cause of hospitalization of people from ages 1 to 44 years old. For the fourth year in a row, Safe Kids Worldwide, Safe States Alliance, the American Trauma Society, the American Academy of Pediatrics, Be SMART -- a program of Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund, The Society for Advancement of Violence and Injury Research, the Trauma Center Association of America, and JPMA Cares will join forces with Injury Free to raise awareness and empower communities to change. Join us in these efforts on November 18, 2023, National Injury Prevention Day!

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September 2023

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September is a busy month for injury prevention observances. Between Youth Suicide Prevention Week, Child Passenger Safety Week, Baby Safety Month, Farm Safety & Health Week, and so much more, there's a lot to tune in to this month!

Member Spotlight: Safe Beginnings First Aid

Safe Beginnings First Aid is a leading provider of infant/toddler-focused safety workshops and courses in North America. Owned and operated by two sisters, Holly Choi and Jill Colpitts, Safe Beginnings has trained more than 60,000 parents, caregivers, and professionals across North America with essential life-saving skills.

Safe Beginnings First Aid aims to give parents and caregivers the confidence to handle an emergency with their family, and the knowledge to prevent injuries from happening in the first place. Operating out of North Vancouver, BC, Canada, Safe Beginnings First Aid offers public, private, and online classes for both parents and professionals. Their team teaches life-saving skills ranging from child/infant CPR, car seat safety, infant and toddler first aid, and training for doulas, midwives, nurses, car seat technicians, and more.

This Baby Safety Month, connect with Safe Beginnings First Aid to stay up-to-date on what they're doing for child and infant injury prevention. Follow them on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube, or visit their website.

NEW Youth Suicide Prevention Toolkit

Our youth suicide prevention toolkit is now available to the public! Recent headlines and reports about the concerning state of youth mental health have given us a clear call to action: we all need to ramp up our efforts to support kids and connect them with the help they need. Our new youth suicide prevention toolkit addresses this by encouraging parents and caregivers to show teens that they have their back, and resources like the 988 support line are here to help, too. The toolkit contains a newsletter/blog article, sample social media posts, graphics, suggested alt text, a Pinterest board, and links to additional resources that provide more information about youth suicide prevention.

The coordinated outreach week for this toolkit is during National Suicide Prevention Week, September 10 - 16, 2023. If you haven’t done so already, please add youth suicide prevention to your social media plans for next week and share this email within your network!

Toolkit link: https://www.preventchildinjury.org/toolkits/youth-suicide-prevention

Coming Up

On Our Twitter Calendar
Sept. 4 - 10: Baby Safety Month
Sept. 11 - 17: Outreach Week: Youth Suicide Prevention Week
Sept. 18 - 24: National Farm Safety & Health Week; Child Passenger Safety Week
Sept. 25 - Oct. 1: National Preparedness Month
Oct. 2 - 8: Safe Sleep Awareness Month


Events

Event: Baby Safety Month
Date: September 1-30, 2023
Hosted by: Juvenile Products Manufacturers
September is Baby Safety Month, sponsored annually by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA). This year, JPMA is helping educate parents and caregivers on the safe selection and use of juvenile products, while encouraging those around us to become safety ambassadors.

Event: National Preparedness Month
Date: September 1-30, 2023
National Preparedness Month is an observance each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. 

Webinar: Youth Suicide Prevention
Date/Time: September 9, 2023, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT
Hosted by: Texas Health & Human Services
This presentation is designed to equip parents, educators, mental health professionals, and the wider community with the knowledge and tools to identify and support at-risk youth effectively. Together, we can change the narrative and foster a safer, more understanding environment for our youth. Details & registration.

Event: World Suicide Prevention Day
Date: September 10, 2023
Hosted by: International Association for Suicide Prevention & World Health Organization
World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is organized by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP). WHO has been co-sponsor of the day. The purpose of this day is to raise awareness around the globe that suicide can be prevented.

Event: National Suicide Prevention Week
Date: September 10-16, 2023
Hosted by: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Generally taking place the week after Labor Day, National Suicide Prevention Week begins with World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10. September is a moment in time in which we rally the public to create awareness of this leading cause of death, and inspire more and more people to learn how they can play a role in their communities in helping to save lives. 

Event: National Concussion Awareness Day
Date: September 15, 2023
National Concussion Awareness Day's mission is to start a conversation to increase concussion awareness nationally, raise funds for brain injury charitable organizations, and show support for those suffering through social media, community events, and press coverage.

Event: Child Passenger Safety Week/National Seat Check Saturday (9/23)
Date: September 17-23, 2023
Hosted by: National Highway and Traffic Safety Association
Every day across America, parents and caregivers drive young children around town, to and from school, daycare, and the store in car seats and boosters. Yet nearly half of all car seats are installed incorrectly, which means your child may not be traveling as safely as possible. To help keep children safe on our roads, NHTSA is once again promoting Child Passenger Safety Week from September 17-23, 2023.

Event: National Farm Safety and Health Week
Date: September 17-23, 2023
Hosted by: The National Education Center for Agricultural Safety
Fall harvest time can be one of the busiest and most dangerous seasons of the year for the agriculture industry. For this reason, the third week of September has been recognized as National Farm Safety and Health Week.

Webinar: NCPSB CEU Webinar - What Do Techs Need to Know About AV/EVs?
Date: September 19, 2023, 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET
Hosted by: The National Safety Council
This webinar will review child passenger safety considerations related to autonomous and electric vehicles. Research findings will be shared, followed by a discussion about why the information is important and how technicians can or should use this information curbside.

Event: Facebook Live – Youth Suicide Prevention
Date/Time: September 19, 2023, 2:00 - 2:30 PM ET
Hosted by: The National Institute of Mental Health
In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in September, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is hosting a Facebook Live event on youth suicide prevention.

Webinar: Reviewing Farm-Related Fatalities
Date/Time: September 26, 2023, 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET
Hosted by: National Center for Fatality Review and Prevention
Join the CFRP to learn about effective strategies and new resources for building capacity around farm-related deaths.

Archived

August 2023

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As hot temperatures blaze and school activities start, there is a lot to talk about in the injury prevention space! Read on for what to expect in the next couple of weeks.

Resource Spotlight: U.S. National Water Safety Action Plan

On June 29, 2023, the first ever U.S. National Water Safety Action Plan (USNWSAP) was launched. The USNWSAP's vision is for a county where everyone is safe in, on, and around the water and the 10-year plan lays out how we start to get there. The Plan is a national roadmap for collective action to reduce drowning, providing a framework and tools to support the development and implementation of data- and evidence-informed context-specific water safety action plans in communities, counties, and states across the country.

The call to action is aimed at everyone in the water safety and drowning prevention communities, including aquatics professionals, public health and safety professionals, policymakers, researchers, advocates, families, and manufacturers, challenging them to work together to ensure more effective action to increase water safety and prevent drowning.

Among the tools are 99 evidence-informed action recommendations developed over the last number of years with input of hundreds of experts from across the country and a 12-step Reflection to Action process to support action plan development.

To learn more about the USNWSAP visit www.watersafetyusa.org/nwsap and download your copy today!

Coming Up

On Our Twitter Calendar
July 31 - Aug. 6: Carbon Monoxide Awareness
Aug. 7 - 13: Stop on Red Week
Aug. 14 - 20: Back to School Safety
Aug. 21 - 27: Children's Eye Health and Safety Month
Aug. 28 - Sept. 3: Fall Prevention
Sept. 4 - 10: Baby Safety Month


Events

Event: Carbon Monoxide (CO) Safety Summit
Date: July 31 - August 2, 2023
Hosted by: National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Association
Join the National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Association from July 31 to August 2, 2023, for the Carbon Monoxide (CO) Safety Summit.The safety summit will focus on education, research, case studies, data, new technologies, and best practices. You can register for the event here.


Event: Children's Eye Health & Safety Month
Date: August 1-31, 2023
Hosted by: Prevent Blindness
Prevent Blindness has declared August as Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month in an effort to educate parents and caregivers on ways to keep children’s eyes healthy. As many kids are headed back to school in the month of August, Prevent Blindness offers free resources including fact sheets and social media graphics in English and Spanish, toolkits, and webpages on a variety of topics.


Event: 2023 Child Safety Learning Collaborative Cohort 1 Application Informational Webinar (options 1, 2, and 3)
Date: Aug. 8, Aug. 23, Sept. 14, 2023
Hosted by: Children's Safety Network
Children's Safety Network (CSN) will be hosting three optional webinars (you need only attend one) that provide information about applying for the first cohort of the 2023 Child Safety Learning Collaborative (CSLC). 

This fall, the Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB), in cooperation with CSN, is launching the first cohort of the CSLC for state and jurisdiction Title V agencies. The CSLC is a unique opportunity to join a national network of peers addressing high priority child safety and injury prevention issues.  Participating states and jurisdictions receive targeted support and guidance on evidence-based and evidence-informed strategies, how to use quality improvement tools and approaches and the opportunity to share resources, ideas and innovations with peers.

Applications for Cohort 1 (December 2023-May 2025) will be available beginning August 1 and will close on September 27.


Event: Prevent Child Abuse America National Conference
Date: August 22 - 24, 2023
Hosted by: Prevent Child Abuse America
Join Prevent Child Abuse America for the 2023 Prevent Child Abuse America National Conference. It will examine innovative programs and practices, family-focused policies, cutting-edge research, and public awareness and engagement strategies, and provide the latest thinking to help drive the field toward upstream prevention so that every child has the opportunity to grow up safe and nurtured.


Webinar: Their stories are so powerful: Community-based approaches to infant safe sleep and breastfeeding promotion
Date: August 23, 2023
Hosted by: National Institute for Children's Health Quality
This webinar will highlight findings from a recent NICHQ-led study, Community-based approaches to infant safe sleep and breastfeeding promotion: a qualitative study published in BMC Public Health where researchers addressed two questions: (1) What are the areas that community-level organizations need support to serve their population’s needs around safe sleep and breastfeeding? (2) What tools or resources could assist them in improving their work promoting safe sleep and breastfeeding?  

Implications for safe sleep and breastfeeding policies and education will be discussed. Community partners will share their experiences leading and implementing activities. Click here to register.


Event: International Overdose Awareness Day
Date: August 31, 2023
International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) is the world’s largest annual campaign to end overdose, remember without stigma those who have died from overdose, and acknowledge the grief of the family and friends left behind. 

The IOAD 2023 theme “Recognizing those people who go unseen” is about acknowledging people in our communities who are affected by overdose but might go unseen in the crisis. Learn more about the 2023 campaign here.


Webinar: Preventing and Addressing Teen Dating Violence: Dating Matters Prevention Model and Rape Prevention Education
Date: September 6, 2023
Hosted by: Children's Safety Network
In this webinar, Dr. Sarah DeGue, Senior Scientist at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), will talk about the Dating Matters initiative, CDC’s comprehensive teen dating violence prevention model. This evidence-based model includes prevention strategies for individuals, peers, families, schools, and neighborhoods, and focuses on teaching 11–14-year-olds healthy relationship skills before they start dating. Click here to register.

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July 2023

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Summer is in full swing, and so are outdoor activities, water activities, summer celebrations, and warm temperatures. Read on for what to expect from child injury prevention spaces this month!

Member Spotlight: Carbon Monoxide Awareness Association (NCOAA)

The National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Association (NCOAA) is a non-partisan, grassroots, civic-minded organization that is focused on preventing carbon monoxide poisoning and supporting carbon monoxide poisoning survivors in leading a happy, healthy, and productive life. NCOAA’s mission is to drive an all-inclusive conversation on the public health crisis of carbon monoxide poisoning.

The National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Association partners with a variety of organizations to help build a future without carbon monoxide poisoning. The organization also provides support and resources for carbon monoxide poisoning survivors. Keep up to date with the National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Association and learn more about CO poisoning by following them on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, or joining them for their Carbon Monoxide Safety Summit.

Coming Up

On Our Twitter Calendar
July 3 - 9: Sun Safety
July 10 - 16: Boating Safety
July 17 - 23: Outdoor Activities/Camping Safety
July 24 - 30: Fall Sports and Marching Band Readiness
July 31 - Aug. 6: Carbon Monoxide Awareness


Events

Event: National Fireworks Safety Month
Date: July 1-30, 2023
Hosted by: National Fire Protection Association
Each July, thousands of people, most often children and teens, are injured while using consumer fireworks. Despite the dangers of fireworks, few people understand the associated risks - devastating burns, other injuries, fires, and even death.


Event: Childhood Injury Prevention Convention
Date: July 23-26, 2023
Hosted by: Safe Kids Worldwide
The Safe Kids Worldwide Childhood Injury Prevention Convention (PrevCon) is one of the largest gatherings of safety professionals in the world dedicated solely to the field of childhood injury prevention. It brings together leading experts, advocates, academics, and partners to share best practices and experiences with the aim of increasing our collective impact. With a focus on Equity in Child Safety, PrevCon 2023 will be hosted in National Harbor, Maryland.

 

Event: Carbon Monoxide (CO) Safety Summit
Date: July 31 - August 2, 2023
Hosted by: National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Association
Join the National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Association from July 31 to August 2, 2023, for the Carbon Monoxide (CO) Safety Summit! The safety summit will focus on education, research, case studies, data, new technologies, and best practices. You can register for the event here.

 

Event: Prevent Child Abuse America National Conference
Date: August 22 - 24, 2023
Hosted by: Prevent Child Abuse America
Join Prevent Child Abuse America for the 2023 Prevent Child Abuse America National Conference. It will examine innovative programs and practices, family-focused policies, cutting-edge research, and public awareness and engagement strategies, and provide the latest thinking to help drive the field toward upstream prevention so that every child has the opportunity to grow up safe and nurtured.

Archived

June 2023

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Happy June! The school year is wrapping up, the warmer temperatures are here, and summer activities are in full swing. Read on to see what child injury prevention spaces have in store for the beginning of summer.

2023 Social Media Calendar

We are excited to release the second half (July - December) of our 2023 Social Media Calendars. Both versions contain a list of Prevent Child Injury’s weekly social media topics and links to existing toolkits.

As an extra benefit, the calendar version includes a more complete list of injury prevention public health observances and outreach campaigns. We ask that you join us in our efforts by using your social media accounts to discuss the same weekly topics. By doing this, we will be able to amplify our message about child injury prevention.

 
 
 

Member Spotlight: Moms Demand Action

Moms Demand Action is a grassroots movement including moms, mayors, students, gun owners, faith leaders, educators, artists and more fighting for public safety measures that can protect people from gun violence. Ten years ago, in response to the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School, Shannon Watts started a Facebook group with the message that all Americans can and should do more to reduce gun violence. That online conversation grew into what is now the nation’s largest grassroots volunteer network working to end gun violence. Today, Moms Demand Action has a chapter in every state and more than 700 local groups across the country, and is part of Everytown for Gun Safety, the largest gun violence prevention organization in the country with nearly 10 million supporters.

Moms Demand Action's advocacy work ranges from advocating for stronger gun laws, honoring and uplifting survivors of gun violence, and fostering a culture of responsible gun ownership in homes and communities. One of the cornerstones of this work is through Be SMART, a program designed to help parents and adults normalize conversations about secure firearm storage and learn how to prevent child gun deaths and injuries.

Stay updated on Moms Demand Action's work in the gun violence prevention space by following them on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, checking out their website, or connecting with the volunteer chapter in your area. Thank you for all that you do, Moms Demand Action!

Coming Up

On Our Twitter Calendar
May 29 - June 4: Firearm Safety in the Home
June 5 - 11: Home Safety
June 12 - 18: National Safety Month
June 19 - 25: Firework Safety
June 26 - July 3: ATV Safety


Events

Event: National Safety Month
Date: June 1-30, 2023
Hosted by: National Safety Council
Preventable injuries are the fourth leading cause of U.S. deaths. Join the National Safety Council in observing National Safety Month as they work together to highlight leading causes of preventable injury and death so people can live their fullest lives.

Event: National CPD and AED Awareness Week
Date: June 1-7, 2023
Hosted by: The American Heart Association
June 1-7 each year is National CPR and AED Awareness Week, spotlighting how lives can be saved if more Americans know CPR and how to use an AED.

Event: Wear Orange Weekend
Date: June 2-4, 2023
Save the Date: Wear Orange is June 2-4. During National Gun Violence Awareness Day and Wear Orange Weekend, join Everytown for Gun Safety as they honor survivors of gun violence.

Webinar: Chat GPT, AI and Public Health - A Game Changer or a Cause for Concern?
Date: June 14, 2023
Hosted by: Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Join the Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children's Hospital and Safe States to see some real-life examples of Chat GPT and other AI programs in action, discuss the pros and cons, and learn what the fields of public health, injury prevention, and health communications need to consider before deciding if this will be a game changer or a cause for concern. Click here to register.

Event: ASK Day
Date: June 21, 2023
Hosted by: Brady United
ASK Day is a day to share the message of safe firearm storage and remind parents to ask if there is an unlocked gun in the home where their child plays. It falls on the first day of summer, marking a time when kids typically spend more time at the homes of friends and other family members. 

Event: Childhood Injury Prevention Convention
Date: July 23-26, 2023
Hosted by: Safe Kids Worldwide
The Safe Kids Worldwide Childhood Injury Prevention Convention (PrevCon) is one of the largest gatherings of safety professionals in the world dedicated solely to the field of childhood injury prevention. It brings together leading experts, advocates, academics, and partners to share best practices and experiences with the aim of increasing our collective impact. With a focus on Equity in Child Safety, PrevCon 2023 will be hosted in National Harbor, Maryland.

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May 2023

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New Open Water Swimming Safety Toolkit!
Although the risk of drowning decreases for children after age 4, it spikes again during their teenage years, especially for swimmers in open water. The conditions in lakes, oceans, rivers, and ponds are not always easy to see and can change quickly, which can turn swimming in open water from a fun activity into a dangerous one. With swimming season on the horizon, our new open water swimming safety toolkit addresses these dangers by encouraging parents and caregivers to talk to teens about making safe and smart decisions when swimming in open water. The toolkit contains a newsletter/blog article, social media posts, graphics, suggested alt text, an image selection guide, a Pinterest board, and links to additional resources which provide more information about open water swimming safety.

https://www.preventchildinjury.org/toolkits/open-water-swimming-safety

The coordinated outreach week for this toolkit is May 15 - 19, 2023. If you haven’t done so already, please add open water swimming safety to your social media plans for that week. Reminder: your membership gives you advanced access to the toolkit, so please do not share this link. We'll send a public link on May 8th, which you are free (and encouraged!) to share with colleagues and friends.

#PreventDrowning Webinar
During our outreach week, we will be partnering with T4CIP on their Day of Action for a #PreventDrowning Webinar. The webinar will be on May 15 from 11 a.m. to noon ET and moderated by Dr. Ben Hoffman (Oregon Health and Science University). Panelists include Dr. Sarah Denny (Nationwide Children's), Adam Katchmarchi (National Drowning Prevention Alliance), Leland Brown (USA Swimming), and Tiffaney Isaacson (Phoenix Children's).
Register here: bit.ly/T4CIP-PreventDrowningWebinar

#PreventDrowning Twitter Chat
After the webinar on May 15, join T4CIP for their #PreventDrowning Twitter chat from 2-3 p.m. ET. Follow @T4CIP_ on Twitter for more information!

Member Spotlight

The National Drowning Prevention Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing drowning and injuries around all types of water. The NDPA raises awareness about water safety through education, advocacy, and collaboration with individuals and organizations.
 
To pass along water safety education to consumers and industry advocates, the NDPA created its Water Safety Champion Program. The program equips each member with key water safety facts and the 5 layers of protection to prevent childhood drowning, and encourages members to spread the information to their communities.
 
As the water safety season approaches, the National Drowning Prevention Alliance has released a new Water Safety Season Toolkit. The toolkit consists of social posts, shareable blogs, press release templates, printable documents, and other resources to advocate for water safety and drowning prevention. To promote water safety during the busiest water activity season, join the NDPA in May through August during their Water Safety Season Campaign.
 
Stay up-to-date on the work the National Drowning Prevention Alliance is doing in this space by connecting with them on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and their website!

Coming Up

On Our Twitter Calendar
May 1 - 7: Heat Safety
May 8 - 14: National Bicycle Safety Month
May 15 - 21: Outreach Week: Open Water Swimming Safety
May 22 - 28: Swimming Pool Safety
May 29 - June 4: Firearm Safety in the Home


Events

Event: National Bike Safety Month
Date/Time: May 1-31, 2023
May is Bicycle Safety Month, and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reminding drivers and bicyclists to do their part to help reduce deaths and injuries on our roads.


Event: National Water Safety Month
Date/Time: May 1-31, 2023
National Water Safety Month is an annual awareness campaign coordinated by the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance with support from the American Red Cross, National Drowning Prevention Alliance, National Recreation and Park Association, and World Waterpark Association.


Event: National Child Passenger Safety Technician Month
Date/Time: May 1-31, 2023
Safe Kids Worldwide is celebrating its seventh annual National Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) month this May.


Event: National Mental Health Month
Date/Time: May 1-31, 2023
This Mental Health Month, challenge yourself to examine your world and how it can affect your overall health. Look around, look within – from your neighborhood to genetics, many factors come into play when it comes to your mental health.


Webinar: Evidence-Informed Approaches to Preventing School Gun Violence
Date/Time: May 9, 2023
In this webinar, Drs. Paul Reeping and Sonali Rajan will present on a range of evidence-driven solutions at the policy, community, and school levels that would contribute to meaningful reductions in gun violence in K-12 schools. The implications of these collective efforts for reducing harm placed on children in communities around the U.S. will also be discussed. Click here to register.


Event: #PreventDrowning Day of Action
Hosted by: Trainees for Child Injury Prevention
Date/Time: May 15, 2023
Join @T4CIP_ for their #PreventDrowning Day of Action on May 15! Register for the webinar at bit.ly/T4CIP-PreventDrowningWebinar and join in from 11 a.m. to noon ET. Join the Twitter chat from 2-3 p.m. ET using #PreventDrowning. Share materials from their accounts on Twitter and/or Instagram, and see what other materials are available: bit.ly/T4CIP-PreventDrowning.


Event: EMS Week
Hosted by: American College of Emergency Physicians & National Associations of Emergency Medical Technicians
Date/Time: May 21-27, 2023
Each year, National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week is hosted by the American College of Emergency Physicians in partnership with the National Associations of Emergency Medical Technicians to recognize the work of EMS clinicians. Special theme days of EMS Week help to structure the week’s activities, with Wednesday set aside for EMS for Children (EMSC) Day. EMSC Day is an annual opportunity to spotlight the need for high-quality care for children in prehospital settings and the work of the federal EMSC Program.


Event: National Safe Boating Week
Hosted by: Safe Boating Campaign
Date/Time: May 21-27, 2023
The Safe Boating Campaign is a worldwide effort focused on responsible boating, encouraging boaters to always wear a life jacket while on the water.


Event: Don't Fry Day
Hosted by: National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention
Date/Time: May 26, 2023
To help reduce rising rates of skin cancer from overexposure to the ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun, the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention has designated the Friday before Memorial Day as “Don’t Fry Day” to encourage sun safety awareness and to remind everyone to protect their skin while enjoying the outdoors.

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April 2023

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Member Spotlight

Featured Member: Center for Childhood Safety
For the past 30 years, the Center for Childhood Safety has been dedicated to helping families and communities keep kids safe from injuries. Located in Green Bay, CCS's mission is to be the leading source of safety education and programming in Northeast Wisconsin. 

The Center for Childhood Safety offers car seat checks, a Safe Sitter babysitting class, a Safety Town summer camp for kids 4-9 years old, CPR certifications, and outreach about bike helmets. As a community leader, the center also distributes car seats, pack-n-plays, and bike helmets to families in need.

Connect with CCS to stay updated about their events and ways to get involved by following them on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, and checking out their website. Thank you for all you do for injury prevention, Center for Childhood Safety! 

Outreach Week Change & Webinar

Update: our upcoming Open Water Toolkit outreach week has been moved to May 15-21, 2023. This change allows us to align our campaign with other events happening in water safety, such as International Water Safety Day and T4CIP's #PreventDrowning Day of Action (both May 15). To accommodate the new outreach week, we have updated our social media calendars as well.

During our outreach week, we will be partnering with T4CIP on their Day of Action for a #PreventDrowning Webinar. The webinar will be on May 15 from 11 a.m. to noon ET and moderated by Dr. Ben Hoffman (Oregon Health and Science University). Panelists include Dr. Sarah Denny (Nationwide Children's), Adam Katchmarchi (National Drowning Prevention Alliance), Leland Brown (USA Swimming), and Tiffaney Isaacson (Phoenix Children's)

Register here: bit.ly/T4CIP-PreventDrowningWebinar
  

Coming Up

On Our Twitter Calendar
April 3 - 9: National Window Safety Week; National Public Health Week
April 10 - 16: Distracted Driving Awareness Month
April 17 - 23: Youth Sports Safety
April 24 - 30: Playground Safety


Events

Event: Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Hosted by: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Date/Time: April 1-30, 2023
April, which is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, is a good time to regroup and take responsibility for the choices we make when we’re on the road.


Event: Youth Sports Safety Month
Hosted by: Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Date/Time: April 1-30, 2023
April is National Youth Sports Safety Month and is dedicated to helping raise awareness of sports injuries in kids while also helping parents, coaches and student athletes learn how to avoid injuries. 


Event: National Window Safety Week
Hosted by: National Safety Council
Date/Time: April 3-9, 2023
Window Safety Week, the first full week in April, coincides with the arrival of spring, when people naturally want to open the windows and let in the fresh air. The goal of this observance is two fold: for families to understand the role of windows in escaping a fire or other emergency and to learn how to safeguard against window falls. Use #WindowSafety or #WindowSafetyWeek, and visit the Window Safety Task Force on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn for tips on window safety throughout the week


Event: National Public Health Week
Hosted by: American Public Health Association
Date/Time: April 3-10, 2023
Our cultures have always shaped our health. We learn from the communities we're born in and that we build together. For this NPHW, we look to community leaders as our health leaders. We celebrate the unique and joyful ways different cultures focus on health. And we look to how we can learn from each other, with humility and openness.


Event: World Health Day
Hosted by: World Health Organization
Date/Time: April 7, 2023
On 7 April 2023, World Health Day, the World Health Organization will observe its 75th anniversary.


Webinar: Community Education Webinar: Heatstroke ED TALK
Hosted by: National Child Passenger Safety Board
Date/Time: April 25, 2023, 1-2 p.m. ET

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