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.