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The purpose of this blog is to foster public discussion about injury and violence prevention and response and gain perspectives of those we serve.

Selected Category: Home & Recreational Safety

Make Safety a Priority on Your School Agenda

Categories: Home & Recreational Safety, Motor Vehicle Safety, Traumatic Brain Injury, Violence Prevention

You’ve probably noticed some changes in your communities over the past several weeks:  yellow buses are in the mix of morning commuters; significantly fewer children are out and about during the day; store shelves fill with a myriad of school supplies, only to quickly empty again. Yes, once again, school is back in session; and safety is back on the agenda for parents and educators alike.

Injuries Are Not an Acceptable Risk of Growing Up

Categories: Home & Recreational Safety

I don’t like to use the word “accident.” Accident implies that what happens is unpreventable and the resulting injuries are inevitable. That’s a false assumption when it comes to our children.

CDC science shows that most unintentional childhood injuries can be prevented. Injuries do not have to be an accepted risk of growing up.

Let’s Eliminate Health Disparities

Categories: Home & Recreational Safety

Earlier this month, Americans made history when they elected an African-American as President of the United States. For many children, Barack Obama’s election brings truth to the statement, “You can be anything you want to be, even president of the United States.”

The election outcome makes me wonder: When will we be able to tell all children that they have the same chance for a healthy life as any other child in the United States? When will that be true?

Policy as a powerful tool for changing health behavior

Categories: Home & Recreational Safety

Last month, I was in Barcelona for a conference. I noticed that everyone on a motorcycle wore a helmet. In stark contrast, practically no one on a bicycle wore a helmet.

Aim for an A+ in back-to-school safety

Categories: Home & Recreational Safety

Look at the empty shelves of any office supply store, and you’ll know without a doubt-it’s back-to-school time. Around the country, kids are donning new outfits, strapping on backpacks full of shiny school supplies, and climbing onto big, yellow busses.

It’s a time of excitement and anticipation for teachers, students, and parents alike. It’s also time to put safety first.

Summertime Safety

Categories: Home & Recreational Safety

Recent news stories about “dry” drowning have surprised many parents since they never heard of it and didn’t realize it was possible. “Dry drowning” occurs when there is a laryngeal spasm and water is not allowed to penetrate the lungs and asphyxia occurs.

How did you celebrate Older American’s Month?

Categories: Home & Recreational Safety

May 2008 was Older Americans Month - an ideal time to focus attention on the issues that affect older adults. This year’s theme was “Working Together for Strong, Healthy, and Supportive Communities.” Individuals and communities can come together to help older adults enjoy an improved quality of life with a reduced risk of injury.

 

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