Categories: Violence Prevention
July 8th, 2008 3:30 pm ET - Dr. Ileana Arias
Child maltreatment is a significant public health problem in the United States, and preventing it is one of the priorities of CDC’s Injury Center.
During this year’s National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April, center staff worked hard to raise awareness about child maltreatment and highlight the agency’s prevention efforts.
Categories: Home & Recreational Safety
June 26th, 2008 2:15 pm ET - Dr. Ileana Arias
Recent news stories about “dry” drowning have surprised many parents since they never heard of it and didn’t realize it was possible. “Dry drowning” occurs when there is a laryngeal spasm and water is not allowed to penetrate the lungs and asphyxia occurs.
Categories: Home & Recreational Safety
June 5th, 2008 3:30 pm ET - Dr. Ileana Arias
May 2008 was Older Americans Month – an ideal time to focus attention on the issues that affect older adults. This year’s theme was “Working Together for Strong, Healthy, and Supportive Communities.” Individuals and communities can come together to help older adults enjoy an improved quality of life with a reduced risk of injury.
Categories: CDC Injury Center
May 17th, 2008 4:30 pm ET - Dr. Ileana Arias
People are motivated to blog for different and varying reasons. The most compelling of these for me is the ability to quickly and pretty directly get the perspectives of those we aim to serve and those who can help us serve well. In keeping with our strong tradition of partnership, I am launching this blog. Every two weeks or so, I will prepare entries or invite guest writers to discuss timely issues relating to Injury Center priorities, science, and partnerships. I invite you–our partners, colleagues and customers–to exchange ideas and thoughts with us through the creation of this discussion forum.
