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Marin Healthcare District Community Health Webinar: Bike Safety and Preventing Injury
Name: Marin Healthcare District Community Health Webinar: Bike Safety and Preventing InjuryDate: September 30, 2021Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM PDTEvent Description:With bicycle use becoming more popular, and with schools back in session, bicycle safety has never been more important. Bicycle crashes are among the top causes of injury seen in the Emergency and Trauma Department at MarinHealth Medical Center and other hospitals. Bicyclists and motorists both play a role in preventing crashes and injuries.
Click HERE to join via Zoom. (Meeting ID: 979 7490 1082)
Or via Zoom telephone conference: 1-669-900-9128Featured Speakers:
- Gwen Froh
Program Director, Marin Safe Routes to Schools
Education Director, Marin County Bicycle Coalition
- Edward Alfrey, MD
Medical Director - Trauma, MarinHealth Medical Center
Chair - Department of Surgery, MarinHealth Medical Center
Director, Marin Healthcare District
In this presentation, our speakers will discuss:
- Smart and safe habits for bicyclists and motorists
- Bicycle-related pediatric and adult injuries
- Safety equipment: Helmets, lights, and other protective clothing and gear
- Adults modeling safety behavior for children
- Increasing popularity of e-bikes and related hazards
- Dealing with angry and aggressive drivers
- Safe off-road riding
- Myths and truths about bicycle safety
We’ll also have time for Q&A at the end of the presentation.
This webinar is dedicated to the memory of Deb Hubsmith and Cindy Winter.
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Location:Click HERE to join via Zoom. (Meeting ID: 979 7490 1082)
Or via Zoom telephone conference: 1-669-900-9128Date/Time Information:September 30, 2021 at 5:30 PMContact Information:Fees/Admission:FreeSet a Reminder: - Gwen Froh
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