Marin Healthcare District Community Health Webinar: Bike Safety and Preventing Injury
2021-10-01 00:30 - 02:00 UTC | Click HERE to join via Zoom. (Meeting ID: 979 7490 1082) Or via Zoom telephone conference: 1-669-900-9128
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: 1-669-900-9128

Featured 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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