Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention 

Do not burn charcoal or wood inside your home unless using it in a fireplace.

When using a generator, place it outside and away from exterior walls.  Hot exhaust from the generator can cause home siding to catch fire.  Do not use a generator inside the house or garage.  

Bicycle Safety Beyond Helmets

Visit Bicyclesafe.com to increase your safe riding savvy.

SPORTS CONCUSSIONS

Read this article on Sports Concussions  For information on prevention and detection on sports concussions, visit:sportsconcussions.org and www.cdc.gov/concussion.

DRUG OVERDOSE

Anonymous Prescription Drug Take Back Program. Visit www.justice.gov/dea/index.htm to find the nearest prescription drug drop off location.

Misuse of prescription pain relievers can cause death.  To Learn more about accidental prescription drug overdose visit http://takeasdirected.doh.wa.gov

Teen Driving

Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death of teenagers.  The Washington State Department of Licensing has a great website to help young drivers be safe drivers.   Visit http://dol.wa.gov/teensafety.html

Older Adult Fitness

Being in good physical condition can help you live longer.  Older adults need to get fit just as much as youngsters.  Need to know which fitness programs are available near your home?  Log on to www.kingcounty.gov/health/shapeup for a list of fitness classes in your area.  The Healthy Aging Partnership has information on programs and activities for older adults.  Visit their website at www.4elders.org.

Child Safety

The Children's Safety Network is a national resource center for prevention of childhood injury and violence.  Visit Childrenssafetynetwork.org  and learn how to help children be safe.

Other injury prevention website links:

Public Health - Seattle & King County Violence and Injury Prevention information. 

Suicide Prevention for First Responders.  Information and resources are available at : www.sprc.org/featured resources/customized/first responders.asp.

Domestic Violence - Information for Health Care Providers:Washington State Department of Health has recently launched a website for health care professionals to promote the screening and care of patients who may be victims of violence.  Visit the DOH website at www.doh.wa.gov/vaw.