To read an interesting article that appeared in Tuesday’s NY Times about concussions and contact sports click here.

MEETS NOCSAE STANDARDS, what does that mean? If your child plays football, or you know a child who plays football, or you care about child safety here is a must read article about helmet safety.

Young children ingesting powerful lithium batteries is becoming a more commom occurance that can cause very serious health hazards.  Click here to read the full story.

According to an article in the NY Times, the American Academy of Pediatricians is recommending a warning label for foods that pose a choking hazard for young children.  Since a warning label is used for toys that can be  choking hazards for young children, why not have one for foods?  Read the full story on choking by clicking on this link.

This edition of the Alliance Alert features an in-depth article on the Surgeon General’s call to action to promote Healthy Homes.  Read about this exciting new initiative and much more.

The most recent issue of the Injury Center Connection is now here.  Articles include:

~ Early Exposure to Child Abuse or Neglect Can Cause Long  Term Health Consequence

~ Adding Power to Our Voices: A Framing Guide for Communicating About Injury

~ FY 2009 Appropriation and FY 2010 President’s Budget

~ Upcoming Injury Events and Recent Injury Center Publications
…and more!

Have a happy, healthy, and safe summer 2009!

According to an article in the NY Times injuries involving overturned furniture have risen 40% over the last 18 years.  Most of the injuries were to children under the age of six.