Michael Bauer

Congratulations to the Department’s Michael Bauer, honored by the @SafeStates Alliance for his “significant contributions to the field of injury and violence prevention.” @Michael12866

#CSTE recently announced the first-ever set of CSTE Briefs publications! These four Issue & Policy Briefs are “for you, by you,” drafted by dedicated CSTE members and vetted by subject matter experts. Download & share in your jurisdictions today: bit.ly/3v09pA2. #epi

Walkers and drivers: look out for each other in or near crosswalks, especially if your view is blocked. See and Be Seen! ny.gov/pedsafety

A recent study by NYSDOH & @Columbia_CCISP shows that wearing seatbelts in the rear seats of vehicles saves lives and prevents injuries, which is why seatbelts should be worn by every passenger. Learn more: mdpi.com/1660-4601/19/2…

Congratulations to DOH employee Emilia Pawlowski, MS, on receiving the CSTE Presidential Priorities Award for her presentation on Legal Intervention Injuries and Race. Learn more: @CSTEnews cste.org/page/president…

We are honored to present the Alex Kelter Vision Award today to two individuals providing leadership and vision to the field of injury and violence prevention. Congrats to Renee Johnson and Dr. Holly Hedegaard @CDCInjury @CDC_NCHS #safestates22

Congratulations to the IVP team at @StonyBrookMed! The team was presented Safe States Injury and Violence Prevention Program Achievement Award for their innovative approach to maintain or grow their program's infrastructure.

Congratulations to Peg Ogea-Ginsburg for receiving the Safe States President’s award. Each year the Safe States President presents this award to an individual that has been instrumental in assisting them with achieving organizational priorities. #SafeState21 @NEDHHS

We are so excited to host our biggest conference yet! Tomorrow we kick-off #SafeStates21 with more than 400 public health professionals all coming together to reconnect and reimagine injury and violence prevention.

With less than half of US states receiving critical funding to support IVP, #NowsTheTime to create a stable, secure foundation that allows public health agencies to build up and out. @SafeStates Blueprint outlines a plan. safestates.org/blueprint @CDCInjury

The Safe States 2021 virtual conference registration is open through 8/26, but the special group rate ends 8/4. Join us for approximately 15 hours of learning and networking as we Reconnect and Reimagine Injury and Violence Prevention. safestates.org/page/2021Annua…

At First Gun Violence Prevention Community Meeting in Brooklyn, Governor Cuomo Announces More Than 4,000 Jobs Available for At-Risk Youth in Emerging New York City Gun Violence Hot Spots governor.ny.gov/news/first-gun…

Join us urging President-Elect Biden to swiftly rescind EO 13950, Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping, which has had a chilling effect on evidence-based diversity programs and equity-related initiatives. Email paul.bonta@safestates.org to sign-on by 1/6. ow.ly/pRPr50CRlK5

Congratulations to Scott Proescholdbell, director of Injury Epidemiology, Surveillance and Informatics Unit at the @NCPublicHealth for receiving the Alex Kelter Vision Award for his leadership and vision for the field of injury and violence prevention. Well deserved honor!

Congratulations to Dr. Bina Ali for receiving the Safe States 2020 Outstanding Research Award for her exceptional work advancing the field through research. @ChildrensSafety

Preventable injury kills more Canadian children than any disease, and more youth than all other causes combined. Today, landmarks across Canada will be lit up in Parachute green to support #ParachuteNIPD. Learn more at parachute.ca/nipd

DOH partners around the state are hosting events to support educators during #BrainInjuryAwarenessMonth. @BIAofNYS bianys.org/get-involved/e…

NYS DOH staff are presenting on firearm-related injuries and deaths at the @SafeStates Annual Conference and NYS Suicide Prevention Conference this month. #SafeStates19

Amazing first day at #SafeStates19.

Nearly 400 incidents of traumatic brain injury occur daily in #NYS. The leading causes of #TBI continue to be falls, motor vehicle crashes, and assaults. health.ny.gov/prevention/inj…