May 2022
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Warm weather brings more time in the sun, on the water, and in the park! Read on for details on how to participate in water safety, bike safety, sun safety, and other injury topic events this month.
Member Spotlight
The Member Spotlight is intended to introduce and promote the work of one of our members to the rest of the Prevent Child Injury membership.
Featured Member: Injury Prevention Centre
The Injury Prevention Centre - part of the University of Alberta’s School of Public Health - is a team of researchers, data analysts, program coordinators, educators, and communicators that work to create a dialogue between the Centre, healthcare practitioners, community partners, and Albertans. The Centre’s mission is to reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths in Alberta by encouraging people to take action so they can continue to work and play, free from life-limiting injury. The Injury Prevention Centre leads several programs and campaigns that range from concussion awareness, poison prevention, older adult falls, ATV safety, and helmet awareness. Learn more about the Injury Prevention Centre by checking out their website and following them on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Flickr. Thank you for your outstanding work and dedication to public health, Injury Prevention Centre!
Online Concussion Training: HEADS UP to Athletic Trainers
This training course on concussion, developed through a partnership between CDC and the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA), is designed specifically for athletic trainers working at the high school level or below. Athletic trainers play an important role in concussion prevention and management, including how they work with other stakeholders such as coaches, parents, athletes, and school professionals. This course will empower you to better support athletes and other stakeholders and contribute to an overall culture of concussion safety. It provides a refresher and update for seasoned athletic trainers, and will help build practical on-the-ground skills for newer athletic trainers. Click here to learn more.
Coming Up
On Our Twitter Calendar
May 2 - May 8: Outdoor Activity Safety
May 9 - May 15: Horseback Riding Safety
May 16 - May 22: National Water Safety Month
May 23 - May 29: National Bicycle Safety Month
May 30 - June 5: National Safety Month
Events
Event: National Bicycle Safety Month
Hosted by: League of American Bicyclists
Date/Time: May 1-31, 2022
May is National Bike Month, promoted by the League of American Bicyclists and celebrated in communities from coast to coast. Established in 1956, National Bike Month is a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling – and encourage more folks to give biking a try.
Event: National Water Safety Month
Hosted by: Pool and Hot Tub Alliance
Date/Time: May 1-31, 2022
National Water Safety Month is an annual awareness campaign coordinated by the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance with support from the American Red Cross, National Recreation and Park Association, and World Waterpark Association.
Event: National Mental Health Awareness Month
Hosted by: Mental Health America
Date/Time: May 1-31, 2022
Since 1949, Mental Health America has observed May as Mental Health Month. MHA invites other organizations to join in spreading the word that mental health is something everyone should care about by using the May is Mental Health Month toolkit materials and conducting awareness activities. After the last two years of pandemic living, many people are realizing that stress, isolation, and uncertainty have taken a toll on their well-being. This year, the theme of MHA’s 2022 Mental Health Month Toolkit is "Back to Basics." The goal is to provide foundational knowledge about mental health & mental health conditions and information about what people can do if their mental health is a cause for concern.
Event: National Bike & Roll to School Day
Hosted by: The National Center for Safe Routes to School
Date/Time: May 4, 2022
The 11th annual National Bike & Roll to School Day is May 4, 2022, and registration is now open! Whether addressing the need to make routes to school safer for active trips or encouraging children to be more active, these events can be powerful tools to inspire lasting change. Of course, they are also fun!
Event: Safe Kids Week
Hosted by: Safe Kids Worldwide
Date/Time: May 8-14, 2022
Safe Kids Week was created to empower parents to take simple actions that can make a big difference for the safety of their children. Safe Kids is inviting partners, safety advocates, and everyone who cares about the safety of children to help celebrate Safe Kids Week (May 8-14).
Event: EMS Week
Hosted by: National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians
Date/Time: May 15-21, 2022
May 15-21, 2022, is the 47th annual National EMS Week. In 1974, President Gerald Ford authorized EMS Week to celebrate EMS practitioners and the important work they do in our nation's communities. NAEMT partners with the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) to lead annual EMS Week activities. Together, NAEMT and ACEP are working to ensure that the important contributions of EMS practitioners in safeguarding the health, safety and well-being of their communities are fully celebrated and recognized.
Event: Webinar: Pop-ups, Play Streets, and Placemaking: Exploring Innovative Safe Routes to School Projects
Hosted by: Safe Routes Partnership
Date/Time: May 17, 2022, 1pm E.T.
Do you find yourself going back to the same Safe Routes to School activities year after year? If so, your program might be in need of a refresh! Join Safe Routes Partnership as they highlight some of the newest and most innovative ideas from Safe Routes to School including pop-up projects, fun giveaways, and creative collaborations. Click here to register.
Event: Webinar: Planning for the Future - Safe Routes to School Advocacy and National Program Highlights
Hosted by: Safe Routes Partnership
Date/Time: May 18, 2022, 4pm E.T.
See how communities in Charlotte, the D.C. Metro, and Tucson are using Safe Routes to School to improve safety, educate students on walking and biking, and advance larger health and wellness initiatives. The webinar will also share helpful strategies around advocating for Safe Routes to School funding and resources to help get your program off the ground. Learn who to connect with on a district/county/city level, what to ask for, and how to build a coalition of advocates. This session will leave you inspired and equipped to make Safe Routes to School a reality in your own community! Click here to register.
Event: National Safe Boating Week
Hosted by: Safe Kids Worldwide
Date/Time: May 21-27, 2022
National Safe Boating Week will be held from May 21-27, 2022, reminding all boaters to brush up on boating safety skills and prepare for the boating season. This observance week is the annual kick-off of the Safe Boating Campaign, a global awareness effort that encourages boaters to make the most of their boating adventure by being responsible.
Event: T4CIP Day of Action: #WearAHelmet
Hosted by: Trainees for Child Injury Prevention
Date/Time: May 25, 2022
T4CIP (Trainees for Child Injury Prevention) is leading the charge for a Day of Action on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, on bike helmet safety. To participate:
Use #WearAHelmet on social media to share messaging about the importance of wearing a helmet.
Join in on a Twitter chat using #WearAHelmet at 2:00 – 3:00 pm ET.
Event: Don't Fry Day
Hosted by: National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention
Date/Time: May 27, 2022
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.