Spring waters run cold: Preventing needless drownings in King County
Learn how we partnered with Mother Africa to help prevent needless drownings and increase water safety awareness in King County.
Read MoreCategory: Injuries
Preventable injuries come via drowning, automobile crashes, falls, etc.
As Drowning Deaths Doubled in King County in 2020, Water Safety Is More Important Than Ever
With hot summer days comes an increased desire to cool off in the region’s pools, beaches, rivers, and lakes. But in 2020, as the Covid-19 pandemic pushed more people towards outdoor activities, King County saw drowning deaths double compared to 2018. Thirty-three people lost their lives in King County waters last year, nearly 70% of which occurred in open water incidents and drowning continues to be the second leading cause of unintentional injury death for children and teens.
Read MoreWith more cars (and pedestrians) on the roads, let’s prevent distracted driving
It feels like a year since big yellow school buses were last meandering around our streets – because it really has been a year in many communities. Do you remember the laws about passing a stopped school bus?
Read MoreData Dive: Non-fatal shooting data available from Public Health
Editorial note: This is our third blog post dedicated to explaining data releases about firearm deaths and injuries in King County and Seattle. You can access our firearm injury data products here. Previous posts focused on firearm homicide and firearm suicide. Firearm injuries are a substantial public health issue for our community, causing preventable suffering […]
Read MoreCaring for the mental wellness needs of EMS providers
Our Medic One/EMS providers take care of us under stressful and traumatic circumstances. Learn more about efforts to support them.
Read MoreFREE CHILD CAR SEAT CHECKS IN KING COUNTY
Free child car seat check events are happening locally over the next few months for parents, parents-to-be and caregivers. Whether this is your first time installing a car seat in preparation for the arrival of a new baby or you’ve done this many times, installing car seats correctly can be tricky. Only one in four […]
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