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FrontLines Newsletter

In Volume 11, Issue 1 - Spring 2008 (Available online):

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News and Upcoming Seminars & Events

News

Help Older Adults Live Better, Longer: Prevent Falls and Traumatic Brain Injury. This Public Health Grand Rounds webcast sponsored by CDC and the University of North Carolina's School of Public Health will be presented on Thursday, September 25th from 2:00 - 3:00 EDT. To register and for additional information please go to: www.publichealthgrandrounds.unc.edu

Study Shows Major Increase in Cycle Head Injuries

Pennsylvania motorcyclists suffered large increases in head injury, deaths and hospitalizations in the two years following repeal of state motorcycle helmet law. (News release) (Responses)

CDC News Release ~ Infant Injuries - May 6th, 2008

CIRCL is proud to have participated as a sponsor of the 8th
Annual Western Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association President’s Challenge 5K Run/Walk/Wheel. For more
information and Pictures.

Webinars

Nadine Levick, MD presents:
Global EMS Forum

Saturday, September 27th, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. (ET)
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Nadine Levick, MD presents:

Ambulance Transport Safety Task Force

Friday, November 7th, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. (ET)
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Carri Casteel, PhD presents:

National Study of Physical and Sexual Assault

Among Women with Disabilities

Tuesday, November 18th, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. (ET)
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Meg Watson, MPH presents:

Investment in Safe Routes to School Projects: Public Health Benefits for the Larger Community

Thursday, December 11th, 2008 at 2:00 p.m.

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Recordings of past seminars