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Bike Safe, Bike Smart - Wear A Helmet!

Bike riding in the summertime is a great way to get active outside. We want kids and families to ride their bikes as much as possible. However.. DID YOU KNOW: Properly-fitted helmets can reduce the risk of head injuries by at least 45 percent – yet less than half of children 14 and under usually...

Does Your Child "Hurt" When they Play Sports!

Sport overuse injuries (unlike acute injuries) occur over a longer period of time due to a repetitive motion. This type of injury subtly develops and is not as easily diagnosed such as a scratch or a bruise may be. The repetitive trauma affecting the tendons, bones, and joints, causes an overuse...

Car Fit For Mature Drivers! Great day for all !

Northern NJ Safe Kids / Safe Communities teamed up with the New Vitality Program of Morristown Medical Center and Overlook Hospital and Lenape Valley High School to bring a Car Fit Program for Mature Drivers to the Morristown Medical Center Health Pavilion in Rockaway New Jersey. Under a beautiful...

Spring Newsletter Hot off the Press!

Prevention Works is hot off the press. Check out our sping rodeos, water safety tips, Hats off for Helmet Awards and Individual and Organizations that have excelled .

Pedestrian Safety - Look Before You Walk!

PEDESTRIAN SAFETY Whether your kids are walking to school, the park or a friend’s house, here are a few simple tips to make sure they get there safely. The Hard Facts Unintentional pedestrian injuries are the fifth leading cause of injury-related death in the United States for children ages 5 to 19...