motor vehicle accident

Holiday weekends call for extra care when driving

By azdhs-admin|2011-09-02T08:52:35-07:00September 2nd, 2011|Preparedness, Prevention|

Over the last decade the Labor Day weekend has become one of the most dangerous weekends for car crashes (along with 4th of July and Thanksgiving weekends)… so this weekend is a great time to think road safety. Arizona has decreased the death rate from car, truck and motorcycle crashes by almost 50% in the last 5 years- [...]

“Winnable Public Health Battles” Motor Vehicle Injuries

By Will Humble|2017-02-10T09:52:16-07:00May 27th, 2010|Prevention|

This week I'm looking at what you are sure to hear a lot about in the coming three years. The CDC, led by Dr. Thomas Frieden, will be strategically addressing 5 "winnable battles" in public health. So far, I told you about Healthcare associated infections, childhood obesity and preventing smoking. We can make a difference [...]