National Injury Prevention Day
November 18
On November 18, as the sun goes down across the nation and a day of community outreach comes to a close, city landmarks will take on a new look. Trauma Centers, businesses, bridges, government buildings, and neighborhood homes will shine a green light to raise awareness of the importance of injury prevention. Injuries are the leading cause of death for people ages 1 – 44 and are preventable.
National Injury Prevention Day is November 18th! Join the UI Injury Prevention Research Center as we “shine a green light” on injury prevention along with our partners across Iowa and the U.S. including Injury Free Coalition for Kids; University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital; University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics; and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services.
Get involved in this day of action:
Share a message on social media. Wear green, take a photo, and share it on social media along with why you think injury prevention is important. Use the hashtag #BeInjuryFree
Be part of an X Chat. A one-hour X chat will take place on November 18th from12-1pm (Central) to highlight the urgent need to prevent injuries and how everyone can play a role. To join the conversation, follow @InjuryFreeKids and use the hashtag #BeInjuryFree. Topics discussed will include firearm safety and storage, rural/agricultural injuries, childhood injuries, and product recalls, among others. Go here for more information about the X chat.
Use a green Zoom background in meetings. Go here to download a Zoom background promoting Injury Prevention Day.
Launch new initiatives/ Share new research. Are you planning a new program or have a new publication? Consider launching your new initiative or sharing your new research on social media on November 18th and take advantage of the increased attention on injury prevention. Use the hashtag #BeInjuryFree.
Social media toolkit
Use these images and messages on your social media to promote National Injury Prevention Day in Iowa!
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