September 2024
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Monthly Spotlight: Something to Keep Your Eye On!
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!
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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