November 2023
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Monthly Spotlight: Something to Keep Your Eye On!
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!
National Injury Prevention Day X/Twitter Chat
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.
Register for the Unifying Voices Kick-Off Webinar
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.
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.