Injury and Violence Prevention Training - Using Data and Evidence to Inform Policy: Research, Practice, and Impact
Injury and Violence Prevention Training - Using Data and Evidence to Inform Policy: Research, Practice, and Impact
This session will provide an overview of the problem of injury and violence in the United States and Illinois, identify solutions to address the problems identified, and highlight particular strategies for realizing policy interventions to address injury and violence risk factors.
Suicide, opioids tied to ongoing fall in US life expectancy
Suicide, opioids tied to ongoing fall in US life expectancy
APHA's publication, The Nation's Health, February/March 2019 issue, featured article
National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week - promotional tools
National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week - promotional tools
National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week - promotional tools
Regional Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk (AMSR) Training
Regional Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk (AMSR) Training
AMSR is a one-day training workshop for behavioral health professionals. The 6.5-hour training program is based on the latest research and designed to help participants provide safer suicide care.
Illinois Partnership for Safety (IPS) Newsletter
Illinois Partnership for Safety (IPS) Newsletter
Illinois Partnership for Safety (IPS) Newsletter
IPHA Section Chairs Needed
IPHA Section Chairs Needed
IPHA is looking for enthusiastic, motivated individuals to lead the following Sections of IPHA:
Chance to win a $250 Amazon gift card by completing an online Poison Prevention Education Course
Chance to win a $250 Amazon gift card by completing an online Poison Prevention Education Course
Get entered for a chance to win a $250 Amazon gift card by completing the IL Poison Center's online Poison Prevention Education Course
GUN VIOLENCE RESEARCH PROJECT
GUN VIOLENCE RESEARCH PROJECT
As THE voice of public health in Illinois, IPHA is approaching gun violence as a public health crisis, similar to an infectious disease, spreading to epidemic proportions in many communities and requiring urgent responses.
Webinar: Addressing Adolescent Depression and Suicide
Webinar: Addressing Adolescent Depression and Suicide
DHHS will host a webinar on 9/14 titled Addressing Adolescent Depression and Suicide: Using an Evidence-Based Prevention Program
Health News Illinois: Report: Child death rates in Illinois reveal racial, county disparities
Health News Illinois: Report: Child death rates in Illinois reveal racial, county disparities
While the overall child death rate in Illinois was consistent with the national average in 2015, the rate masks disparities across counties and racial groups, according to an analysis released last week by Voices for Illinois Children.
CDC Webinar: Rising Suicide Rates Across the US
CDC Webinar: Rising Suicide Rates Across the US
CDC is hosting a webinar on Rising Suicide Rates Across the US on June 12, 2018, 2:00–3:00 PM (EDT)
Webinar Recording - Preventing Targeted Violence: Moving from National Security to Community Safety Frame
Webinar Recording - Preventing Targeted Violence: Moving from National Security to Community Safety Frame
Predatory violence inspired by hate or by political ideologies, or by very individualized grievances, are often preceded by warning behaviors that provide communities with the information they need to reach out and redirect individuals in crisis before there is a mobilization to violence.
New Open Online Course on Injury Prevention for Children and Teens
New Open Online Course on Injury Prevention for Children and Teens
The Injury Prevention Center at the University of Michigan launched a free open online course on injury prevention for children and teens, including the prevention of teen dating violence, motor vehicle crashes (including child passenger safety), sports concussion, opioid overdose, burn injuries and much more.
American College of Medical Toxicology: Total Tox Course for Emergency Providers
American College of Medical Toxicology: Total Tox Course for Emergency Providers
ACMT's Total Tox Course is a comprehensive review of the scope of emergency toxicology and will include cutting-edge interventions and management options for poisoned patients.
Prevent Child Injury Toolkit on Distracted Driving
Prevent Child Injury Toolkit on Distracted Driving
Prevent Child Injury has released a distracted driving toolkit of new materials and existing resources from trusted partners.
Harassment Conference to be held May 15th in Edwardsville
Harassment Conference to be held May 15th in Edwardsville
Join the Illinois Chamber of Commerce and ILSHRM for a morning interactive session to help your company avoid the pitfalls of harassment and discrimination. Attorney Christi Swick will discuss the legal aspects of harassment/discrimination and lawsuit avoidance. She will then moderate the panel of HR Professionals and organizational leaders who have handled this critical issue.
Webinar - Preventing Targeted Violence: Moving from National Security to Community Safety Frame
Webinar - Preventing Targeted Violence: Moving from National Security to Community Safety Frame
IDPH is hosting a webinar on April 18th which will focus on describing the roles public health organizations and public health strategies play to facilitate prevention and early intervention.
#TimesUp on Campus Sexual Assault
#TimesUp on Campus Sexual Assault
The Department of Education released new Title IX guidelines on campus sexual assault. These new guidelines will make it harder for sexual assault victims to seek justice against their attackers. In April, the Department of Education will begin to accept feedback on the new Title IX guidelines.
Prevention First launches Media Campaigns related to the Opioid Crisis
Prevention First launches Media Campaigns related to the Opioid Crisis
Prevention First launches Media Campaigns related to the Opioid Crisis
Data Book Released - Making Illinois Safer: Injury, Violence, and Suicide Prevention Data Book
Data Book Released - Making Illinois Safer: Injury, Violence, and Suicide Prevention Data Book
IDPH recently released Making Illinois Safer: Injury, Violence, and Suicide Prevention Data Book.
Injury prevention grants available through IDOT
Injury prevention grants available through IDOT
The Illinois Department of Transportation has grant funding available for agencies seeking to enhance traffic safety at the local (FFY19) and state (FY20) level.
APHA: Tell Congress to support commonsense measures to reduce gun violence!
APHA: Tell Congress to support commonsense measures to reduce gun violence!
APHA: Tell Congress to support commonsense measures to reduce gun violence!
2016 Fatal Injury Data Now Available from CDC
2016 Fatal Injury Data Now Available from CDC
WISQARS) is an interactive, online database that provides fatal and nonfatal injury data from a variety of sources.
The IFSA will work jointly with the State Fire Marshal's Office
The IFSA will work jointly with the State Fire Marshal's Office
The Illinois Fire Safety Alliance (IFSA) and the Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) today launched "Be Alarmed!" - a joint smoke alarm installation program that provides smoke alarms to Illinoisans through their local fire departments.
Updated IL Suicide Deaths/Crude Rate Map
Updated IL Suicide Deaths/Crude Rate Map
IDPH Injury and Violence Prevention Program is pleased to share an updated map and table of Illinois Suicide Deaths and Crude Rates, 2006-2015.
