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.
Emphasis report on Infant and Early Childhood Injury, 2014
Emphasis report on Infant and Early Childhood Injury, 2014
The 6-page report shares data about injury-related deaths, hospitalizations and emergency visits for Illinois children from birth to five years old.
Emphasis Report - Traumatic Brain Injury 2014
Emphasis Report - Traumatic Brain Injury 2014
The IDPH Injury and Violence Prevention Program releases special emphasis report: Traumatic Brain Injury 2014
Connecting the Dots: Share Risk and Protective Factors
Connecting the Dots: Share Risk and Protective Factors
Connecting the Dots is a new CDC training on shared risk and protective factors across multiple forms of violence.
Rural Health Webinar - motor vehicle deaths/seatbelt use, suicide and drug overdose
Rural Health Webinar - motor vehicle deaths/seatbelt use, suicide and drug overdose
This webinar will feature the CDC researchers who will discuss their findings, examine the factors contributing to these disparities, and point you to available tools and resources to address the disparities in your communities.
President’s Task Force on Children’s Environmental Health Seeks Input to Federal Lead Strategy
President’s Task Force on Children’s Environmental Health Seeks Input to Federal Lead Strategy
The Interagency President’s Task Force on Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks to Children is developing a new Federal Lead Strategy and seeks stakeholder input to ensure the strategy is comprehensive and inclusive.
IL Poison Center's Fall Drawing and CE's
IL Poison Center's Fall Drawing and CE's
The month of October is IL Poison Center (IPC) Referral Month.
IPHA statements on gun violence
IPHA statements on gun violence
Several years ago IPHA members came together to address gun safety and gun violence. View the policy resolution and issue paper.
IDPH releases Special Emphasis Report: Fall Injuries among Older Adults 2008-2014.
IDPH releases Special Emphasis Report: Fall Injuries among Older Adults 2008-2014.
The 6-page report shares data about fall deaths, nonfatal fall hospitalizations, demographic data, projected lifetime costs, survey (BRFSS) data and fall prevention resources.
Recognizing World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10
Recognizing World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10
In recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day (Sept. 10) and National Suicide Prevention Month (Sept.) the Faith Communities Task Force of the National Action for Suicide Prevention (Action Alliance) in collaboration with leaders in faith, business, government, healthcare, and social justice, invite you to participate in National Day of Prayer for Faith, Hope, & Life (www.faith-hope-life.org).
Health And Safety Tips For The Eclipse
Health And Safety Tips For The Eclipse
Looking directly at the sun is unsafe except during the brief phase when the moon entirely eclipses the sun. The only safe way to look directly at the uneclipsed or partially eclipsed sun is through special-purpose solar filters.
NSC State of Safety - Illinois ranked #2
NSC State of Safety - Illinois ranked #2
Illinois was one of 8 states to receive an overall score of “B” (none received an “A) - score indicates Illinois has 60% - 69% of safety indicators in place. When the scores were ranked in order (including roads, home & community, and workplace) Illinois is 2nd (Maryland is 1st).
CDC Releases Preventing Intimate Partner Violence Across the Lifespan
CDC Releases Preventing Intimate Partner Violence Across the Lifespan
The CDC has released a technical package to help states and communities prioritize efforts to prevent intimate partner violence.
Webinar - CSN Distracted Driving among Teens
Webinar - CSN Distracted Driving among Teens
Children's Safety Network is hosting a webinar on "Distracted Driving among Teens: What We Know about It and How to Prevent It"
Now Available: Consensus Recommendations for Pedestrian Injury Surveillance
Now Available: Consensus Recommendations for Pedestrian Injury Surveillance
Safe States Alliance just released their consensus recommendations for pedestrian injury surveillance.
CCHHS SYSTEM NEWS, Community Edition (July 2016) - Cook County Health & Hospitals System
CCHHS SYSTEM NEWS, Community Edition (July 2016) - Cook County Health & Hospitals System
Cook County Health & Hospitals System (CCHHS) Newsletter, Community Edition (July 2016)
Leveraging Health System Reform with Innovative Collaborations Meeting
Leveraging Health System Reform with Innovative Collaborations Meeting
SCY will hold quarterly meeting on Thursday, May 5 focused on Leveraging Health System Reform with Innovative Collaborations. This meeting will focus on the Affordable Care Act and the intersection of health care reform and violence prevention opportunities and partnerships.
Check Illinois' ratings for 10 policies/practices in CDC’s Prevention Status Reports
Check Illinois' ratings for 10 policies/practices in CDC’s Prevention Status Reports
The CDC's Prevention Status Reports (PSRs) highlight—for all 50 states and the District of Columbia—the status of public health policies and practices designed to address 10 important public health problems.
Make 2016 your healthiest year yet!
Make 2016 your healthiest year yet!
Find ways to boost your health and well-being, and be an inspiration.
New data shows guns are killing as many people as cars in the U.S.
New data shows guns are killing as many people as cars in the U.S.
For the first time in more than 60 years, firearms and automobiles are killing Americans at an identical rate, according to new mortality data released this month by the CDC.
Elwood launches regional safety campaign in response to high truck traffic
Elwood launches regional safety campaign in response to high truck traffic
Overwhelming truck traffic for Will County intermodal centers needs comprehensive solution, officials and residents say.
NACCHO Policy Statement: Public Health, Racism and Police Violence
NACCHO Policy Statement: Public Health, Racism and Police Violence
NACCHO has released a policy statement on Public Health, Racism and Police Violence.
