Injury Prevention and EMS News
Poison Prevention Week — March 15–21, 2009
No One Is Immune to a Poisoning! Poisoning to you or a loved one can be prevented take this time to learn the dangers and steps to protect your family.
Call your regional poison center for confidential poison assistance on the national hotline,
1-800-222-1222, 24 hours 7 days a week.
To learn more about poison prevention awareness, please visit the National Poison Prevention Week website.
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Firearm Safety
- Storing Your Firearm: Online Hunting Safety Course
- Improving Firearm Storage in Alaska Native Villages
- Community based program to improve firearm storage practices in rural Alaska
- Safe Gun Storage Program
Data from the National Violent Death Reporting System, 2004–2005
State Epidemiologic Profile on Substance Use, Abuse and Dependency
The Alaska Epidemiologic Profile on Substance Use, Abuse and Dependency is a tool for substance abuse prevention and public health planners. The information provides a state-level overview to support efforts related to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) — Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grants (SPF SIG).
Dangerous Stuff for Kids (Recalls)
Most stuff made for kids is safe.
But sometimes products are recalled because they are dangerous... A recall announced this week is:
Keep informed about other types of recalls:
- Child Seat/Booster Recall List
- Infant/Child Product Recalls (not including toys)
- Toy Hazard Recalls
- For more information on other recalls, visit the US Consumer Product Safety Commission website
Toy Safety Tips
Before you head out to shop for all of the good girls and boys on your list, visit Safe Kids USA toy safety website for tips and our toy buying guide
Section Honored with SafeKids Partner of Excellence Award
In 1987, Providence Alaska Medical Center became the lead agency in the state for Safe Kids Alaska. The mission of Safe Kids Alaska is to address all unintentional, preventable injuries to Alaska's children 15 years and under. Safe Kids Alaska is part of the Safe Kids Worldwide Campaign in Washington DC.
The award was given to the Section of IPEMS, Injury Surveillance and Prevention (ISPP) Unit. Gordon Glaser accepted it on our behalf. ISPP provides leadership and coordination of Child Passenger Safety training statewide. In addition, we have been a key partner for the Alaska Kids Don’t Float Program, which is being sponsored by the Safe Kids Worldwide Campaign. The Section has taken active leadership and coordination roles in other child injury prevention programs and projects that promote child safety and the development of positive long-term behavior.
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