November 2021: National Injury Prevention Day (November 18th)
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On Thursday, November 18, 2021, the Injury Free Coalition for Kids and many of the country's leading injury and violence prevention organizations will join forces for the 2nd Annual National Injury Prevention Day, a day designed to raise awareness about the burden of injury and violence and to highlight the need for change.
Here are a few ideas for how you can get involved in National Injury Prevention Day this year:
Join the Twitter Chat. A one-hour Twitter chat will take place at 1 pm EST on November 18th, discussing the urgent need to prevent injuries and how everyone can play a role. Topics to be discussed include injuries caused by motor vehicle crashes, drownings, poisonings, firearms, sleep-related infant suffocations, and other injuries often seen in emergency departments across the country. To join the conversation, follow @InjuryFreeKids and use the hashtag #BeInjuryFree. Click here to view the schedule and chat questions.
Plan or participate in a community event. Click here to find out what events are happening in your neighborhood and how you can get involved.
Feature your work. Share your injury prevention expertise and research with community and healthcare partners, your social networks, and among your friends and family.
Shine a Green Light. On Thursday, November 18, 2021, as the sun goes down across the nation, and a day of community outreach comes to a close, city landmarks will take on a new look. Trauma centers, businesses, bridges, government buildings, and neighborhood homes will shine a green light. Ask your institution to participate by shining a green light to raise awareness of this issue!
For more information and ideas, visit https://www.injuryfree.org/nationalinjurypreventionday!
Member Spotlight
The Member Spotlight is a new addition to our monthly newsletter and is intended to introduce and promote the work of one of our members to the rest of the Prevent Child Injury membership.
Featured Member: The National Center for Children’s Vision and Eye Health
The National Center for Children’s Vision and Eye Health (NCCVEH) was established at Prevent Blindness in 2009. The NCCVEH works to improve children’s vision care and eye health through strong partnerships, sound science, and targeted public policy. Last year, they released a new toolkit, “Small Steps for Big Vision: An Eye Health Information Tool Kit for Parents and Caregivers,” which provides parents and caregivers with the necessary information and assistance to care for their children’s vision and eye health. Also, with holidays right around the corner, NCCVEH wants to remind parents and caregivers of a few simple tips for picking out safe toys for children by using their Safe Toy Checklist. Follow Prevent Blindness on Twitter and learn more about the Center on their website. Thank you for your outstanding work, NCCVEH!
Take Action
Every month, we promote a new action that each family can take to keep their children safer. This month, we want every family to remember to turn the handles of pots and pans away from the edge of the stovetop. Parents can prevent dangerous burns and scalds caused by children pulling down hot pans and liquids off the stove by turning the handles so that they don't hang over the edge of the stove. When possible, cook on the back burners.
Follow along every month for a new action for you to share with the families you serve.
Coming Up
On Our Twitter Calendar
Nov. 1 - 7: Winter Safety Awareness Month
Nov. 8 - 14: Stair Safety
Nov. 15 - 21: Shopping Cart Safety
Nov. 22 - 28: Thanksgiving Safety
Nov. 29 - Dec. 5: Holiday Decoration Safety
Events
Event: Special Briefing: World Day of Remembrance
Hosted by: Road to Zero
Date/Time: November 3, 2021 from 1 pm - 2 pm ET
Register to attend a special briefing on the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims from the Road to Zero Coalition on Wednesday, November 3rd, from 1 pm - 2 pm ET. The briefing will provide an overview of the goals and opportunities for this year's observance, examples of how organizations have observed it in the past, and tools available to help you get involved. Register here for the Nov. 3 special briefing.
Event: 2021 Midwest Rural Agricultural Safety & Health (MRASH) Conference
Hosted by: Iowa's Center for Agricultural Safety and Health
Date/Time: November 8-12, 2021
The MRASH Conference brings together diverse participants, all interested in various aspects of rural health and agricultural safety. Program details and registration links are on the conference website. Contact Gayle Olson (gayle-olson@uiowa.edu) if you have any questions.
Event: 2nd Annual Virtual Injury Prevention Center Research Symposium
Hosted by: University of Michigan Injury Prevention Center
Date/Time: November 12, 2021 from 12:30 pm – 5 pm ET
The University of Michigan Injury Prevention Center has organized a unique event for researchers, post-doctoral fellows, and students to disseminate research, facilitate new collaborations, and explore new ideas for injury prevention research. The theme of this symposium is “Using Technology to Advance Injury Prevention Surveillance, Interventions, and Training” and will take place on Friday, November 12, 2021, from 12:30 pm – 5 pm ET online. The event is free but registration is required. Click here to register for the 2nd Annual Virtual Research Symposium.
Event: National Injury Prevention Day
Hosted by: Injury Free Coalition for Kids & Partners
Date/Time: November 18, 2021
Join the Injury Free Coalition for Kids and many other injury and violence prevention organizations on Thursday, November 18, 2021, for the 2nd annual National Injury Prevention Day, a day designed to raise awareness about the burden of injury and violence and to highlight the need for change. For more information about the event, visit https://www.injuryfree.org/nationalinjurypreventionday.
Event: World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
Hosted by: Families for Safe Streets
Date/Time: November 21, 2021
The World Day of Remembrance honors those who have been killed and injured on roads around the globe. This observance, held on Nov. 21, 2021, is also an opportunity for organizations to come together and add their collective voices to the urgent call for Zero Traffic Deaths. For more information on World Day of Remembrance, visit the event site or check out the informational media advisory.
Event: 2021 MIPA Virtual Summit
Hosted by: Illinois Dept. of Public Health, Violence & Injury Prevention Section
Date/Time: December 9, 2021 from 9 am - 3:30 pm CT
Registration for the 2021 MIPA Virtual Summit is now open. The summit will be held virtually this year on December 9th, 2021, from 9:00 am - 3:30 pm CST (check-in and networking begin at 8:30 am CST). The summit will include discussions about current research, innovative programs, new strategies and policies, as well as opportunities to connect – to establish new linkages and strengthen existing friendships and relationships. This is a free event, but registration is required. To learn more and register, please visit the conference website.