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Playground injuries are common among children, such as those from climbing apparatus, swings, and slides. They lead to over 200,000 emergency department visits in the US annually.i These injuries range from minor skin abrasions to severe cases, such as fractures, concussions, and even death. School-aged and pre-school children account for most playground injuries.i  Every safe and…

Please join us on Wednesday, December 17th, 2025, 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET. No registration is required – use this link to join. Promoting the safety and wellbeing of children is, of course, a public health concern - but it isn’t ONLY in the domain of state health departments! The work that all of us are doing to prevent injury, promote mental health, and build systems that protect the most vulnerable…