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American Public Health AssociationInjury Control and Emergency Health Services SectionAPHA ICEHS Electronic News Vol. 7 No. 3***************************** CONTENTS* This item was also included in the previous edition of Electronic News APHA ICEHS Electronic News is circulated on the 15th of each month ***************************** *SECTION NEWS: REVIEWERS WANTED FOR AJPHMary Northridge, the new Editor of the American Journal of Public Health, wants to increase her pool of reviewers with expertise in injury prevention. ICEHS is committed to helping Dr. Northridge in this effort. If you are interested in becoming an AJPH reviewer, IMMEDIATELY send (1) your complete mailing address, e-mail address, phone and fax numbers; (2) a no-more-than two page CV; and (3) a list of topic areas (MESH key words) that cover your areas of expertise, to: Lisa C. Barrios, CDC Division of Adolescent and School Health ***************************** GENERAL NEWS: NHTSA LAUNCHES BOOST 'EM BEFORE YOU BUCKLE 'EM CAMPAIGN Citing the facts that traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for children of every age from 6 to 14 years and that most kids are unbuckled or improperly restrained in vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched the Boost 'em Before You Buckle 'em campaign during February’s National Child Passenger Safety Week. For campaign information and resources, point your browser to: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/childps/Boosterseat/ - Byron P. Bailey <bbailey@nhtsa.dot.gov>**************************** GENERAL NEWS: NHTSA LAUNCHES NATIONAL IMPAIRED DRIVING CAMPAIGN Reducing alcohol-related traffic fatalities is one of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) top priorities. The national goal is to lower the death toll to no more than 11,000 by the year 2005. To meet this formidable challenge, NHTSA launched the "You Drink & Drive. You Lose." campaign in early December 1999 as part of National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month. For campaign information and resources, point your browser to: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/outreach/safesobr/ydydyl/ - Byron P. Bailey <bbailey@nhtsa.dot.gov>************************** GENERAL NEWS: NCIPC RELEASES NEW INTERACTIVE DATA RETRIEVAL SYSTEM FOR INJURY MORTALITY DATA The Office of Statistics and Programming, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, CDC, Atlanta, GA has released a new interactive data retrieval system for injury mortality data in the United States. We call the system WISQARS(TM) (Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System), pronounced "whiskers." Now, hopefully, you will be able to retrieve data the way that you desire it. Let us know what you think. Visit: <http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/wisqars> J. Lee Annest, Ph.D., NCIPC, CDC <lannest@cdc.gov>***************************** *GENERAL NEWS:SUMMER SEMINAR ON "COMMUNITY APPROACH TO AGRICULTURAL SAFETY WITH YOUTH", JUNE 4-7 2000, NATIONAL CHILDREN'S CENTER FOR RURAL AND AGRICULTURAL HEALTH AND SAFETY, MARSHFIELD, WISCONSINThis is a unique multi-day training with a primary focus on reducing the risk of injury to children in agricultural settings. The "Community Approach to Agricultural Safety with Youth" seminar is an exciting opportunity to network with colleagues and learn first hand strategies to protect children in agricultural environments. Classroom training in injury prevention, agricultural health and safety, child development, needs assessment, and consulting will be enhanced with the opportunity for teams to consult with a community-based organization. A final presentation will be made to faculty, students, and community representatives of the organization on the team's program assessment. The intended audience is any person who works on the community, state, or national level to protect children in agricultural environments. Tuition is $200, due before May 19, 2000, which includes some meals and all seminar materials. Discounts are available for multiple persons from the same organization. This seminar is supported by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, the federal Maternal and Child Health Bureau, and Marshfield Clinic. All seminar information, including registration, is on their website at <http://research.marshfieldclinic.org/children/> or, for more information, telephone 1-(888) 924-7233. Steve Schaefer <SchaefeS@MMRF.MFLDCLIN.EDU> ***************************** *GENERAL NEWS: THE 9TH ANNUAL JOHNS HOPKINS COURSE ON PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF INJURY PREVENTION TO BE HELD JUNE 4-9, 2000, IN BALTIMORE, MDThis one-week intensive course is for professionals new to the field of injury prevention and those who seek to broaden or advance their basic skills and knowledge. Many of the nation's leading experts in injury control from Johns Hopkins and from other institutions conduct the lectures and discussions. Small group exercises are held daily which enable participants to apply what they've learned in lecture and integrate this with previous experience. The week culminates with student presentations of their small group projects. For more information about the course, or about continuing education or academic credits, contact: Susanne Ogaitis <sogaitis@jhsph.edu>, Ph: (410) 955-2636 Fax: (410) 614-2797Or see our website: http://www.jhsph.edu/Research/Centers/CIRP/ci03006.htm. - Susanne Ogaitis, Education and Training Committee <sogaitis@jhsph.edu> ***************************** POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTS:TWO PROGRAM ANALYST POSITIONS AT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S OFFICE OF TRAFFIC INJURY CONTROL PROGRAMSThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Office of Traffic Injury Control Programs (OTICP) invites applications for two Program Analyst positions. One position is with the OTICP Impaired Driving Division (opening date 02/11/00, closing date 03/24/00) and one position is with the OTICP Occupant Protection Division (opening date 03/13/00, closing date 04/21/00.) For further information on the Impaired Driving Division position, point your browser to: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/nhtsa/announce/jobs/00-38.html For further information on the Occupant Protection Division position, point your browser to: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/nhtsa/announce/jobs/00-45.html - Byron P. Bailey <bbailey@nhtsa.dot.gov>***************************** POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:INJURY EPIDEMIOLOGIST, LIBERTY MUTUAL RESEARCH CENTER FOR SAFETY AND HEALTH, HOPKINTON, MAAn exciting new opportunity exists to participate in the development of a growing program in occupational injury epidemiology. Current projects include case-crossover studies of acute traumatic injury, cohort studies of manual materials handling and back disorders, national and international injury surveillance studies, workers' compensation database studies, and related safety projects. The successful candidate will have a strong record of independent research in injury epidemiology. Ph.D. or equivalent in epidemiology required with a demonstrated interest in injury. Experience with SAS and database products are essential. Recognized by scientific awards from around the world for contributions to the improvement of workplace safety and health, the Center employs a multidisciplinary, team-oriented staff of researchers representing fields including: biomechanics, experimental and cognitive psychology, epidemiology, tribology, physiology, engineering, sociology, biostatistics, and the clinical sciences. A new Center for Disability Research has recently been added to the Center in 1999. The Research Center is located on 86 acres of woodland 25 miles west of Boston, MA. Significant collaborations exist with Harvard University, Texas Tech University, Shanghai Medical University (PRC), the University of Aberdeen (UK), and the Health and Safety Laboratories of the Health and Safety Executive (UK). The Center is committed to peer-reviewed publication of all its findings. Interested individuals should submit curriculum vitae to the
attention of: - Gary S. Sorock <gary.sorock@libertymutual.com> ***************************** POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:DATA BASE MANAGER, LIBERTY MUTUAL RESEARCH CENTER FOR SAFETY AND HEALTH, HOPKINTON, MAA unique opportunity exists for a suitable candidate to develop a large occupational injury surveillance database. The successful candidate will also assist in the management and analysis of a large workers' compensation database and other safety/disability related projects. An M.P.H. or related masters degree in a relevant field is required. Experience with international occupational health data and workers compensation data is desirable. Database management and SAS programming skills are required. Excellent communication, and writing skills are essential. Recognized by scientific awards from around the world for contributions to the improvement of workplace safety and health, the Center employs a multidisciplinary, team-oriented staff of researchers representing fields including: biomechanics, experimental and cognitive psychology, epidemiology, tribology, physiology, engineering, sociology, biostatistics, and the clinical sciences. A new Center for Disability Research has recently been added to the Center in 1999. The Research Center is located on 86 acres of woodland 25 miles west of Boston, MA. Significant collaborations exist with Harvard University, Texas Tech University, Shanghai Medical University (PRC), the University of Aberdeen (UK), and the Health and Safety Laboratories of the Health and Safety Executive (UK). The Center is committed to peer-reviewed publication of all its findings. Interested individuals should submit curriculum vitae to the
attention of: Gary S. Sorock <gary.sorock@libertymutual.com> ***************************** *POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:RESEARCH FACULTY POSITION, CENTER FOR INJURY RESEARCH AND CONTROL, UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGHThe Center for Injury Research and Control at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for an MD or Ph.D. research faculty position focusing on primary prevention of neurological or intentional injuries. The position may be at the assistant or associate professor level, tenured or untenured. Candidates should have multiple publications, teaching ability and must demonstrate substantial research productivity and high level successful grantsmanship. The University offers a rich environment for research within the medical and public health schools and an excellent information technology infrastructure. Salary is competitive and commensurate with training and experience. Applications (curriculum vitae, research focus statement, and three references) must be received by April 1, 2000. Send materials to: The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer. - Hank Weiss <weisshb@MSX.UPMC.EDU> ***************************** "Let me tell you the secret that has led me to my goal: my strength lies solely in my tenacity." - Louis Pasteur (1822-95) ***************************** |
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