March 2026
Spotlight: National Athletic Training Month
Sprains, cuts, broken bones, concussions: any kid playing sports has likely had some type of injury. In March, we celebrate the athletic trainers who provide care in schools, colleges, workplaces, clinics, and professional sports with National Athletic Training Month. Athletic trainers are medical providers within the ealth care system and play a critical role in both preventing and responding to injuries, helping our kids get back to participating in the sports they love.
Sponsored by the National Athletic Training Association, learn more about National Athletic Training Month and find resources to share here.
New: Product Recalls Vertical Video
We’re using the first half of 2026 for toolkit updates, website maintenance, and content review, including resizing graphics for current platforms, but we also are using this opportunity to add new content or remix old content.
First up: we turned the product recall graphics into a vertical video.
Download it from the toolkit page or see it on YouTube.
Later this month we’ll post a new set of playground graphics, and many of you have asked for resources on e-bikes/e-scooters, so we’re working on some content for May. Keep an eye on your email for those announcements!
Social Media Calendar
(View social media calendars here.)
March 2–8: Time Change: Teen Driving, Smoke Alarms
March 9–15: Brain Injury Awareness Month
March 16–22: National Poison Prevention Week
March 23–29: Pedestrian Safety
March 30–April 5: Playground Safety
Upcoming Events
Event: Brain Injury Awareness Month
Dates: March 1–31, 2026
Every March, the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) leads the nation in observing Brain Injury Awareness Month. This year, we have exciting new developments for the brain injury community, including new advocacy initiatives, events, fundraising opportunities, and more.
More information here.
Event: National Athletic Training Month
Dates: March 1–31, 2026
National Athletic Training Month (NATM) is held every March to raise awareness of athletic trainers, licensed health care professionals who prevent, diagnose and treat injuries and medical conditions. The 2026 tagline, chosen by members on social media, is "Care You Can Count On."
More information here.
Event: National Patient Safety Awareness Week
Dates: March 8–14, 2026
Patient Safety Awareness Week (PSAW), an annual recognition event in March, to make more visible the practices and initiatives that advance safety and engage patients, consumers, and communities in the coproduction of safe care. During this week, IHI seeks to advance important discussions locally and globally and inspire action to improve the safety of care for patients and the workforce. Patient Safety Awareness Week is a dedicated time to grow awareness about patient safety and recognize the work already being done.
More information here.
Webinar: How to Create a Simple, Streamlined Safe Routes Project Action Plan (Two-Part Webinar)
Date: March 10, 2026, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM MT
Host: Safe Routes Partnership
Every successful Safe Routes project begins with a great plan – but sometimes the planning process can be a struggle. This two-part webinar series shows how project planning can be simple, streamlined, and fun! Join us as we discuss the ins and out of Safe Routes to School project planning, from goal setting to evaluation. Part One (March 10) will focus on the components of a strong project plan and how to get a head start on the planning process. Part Two (April 7) will dive deeper into developing an action plan and preparing it for grant applications, project proposals, and funding requests. We will have plenty of time to unpack your planning questions and concerns, so come ready to share!
The registration link will sign you up for both webinars.
Webinar: Audience-Centered Public Health Webinar Series: Foundations for Effective Engagement and Accessibility
Date: March 10, 2026, 12:00-1:30 PM ET
Host: Region IV Public Health Training Center/Emory University
This webinar introduces an audience-centered approach to public health practice through a deep dive into two of the four foundational pillars. These pillars emphasize why meaningful engagement, accessibility, and relevance are essential to achieving improved outcomes for all. Participants will engage in practice-based activities that will help them apply these pillars to their work and reflect on how trust and relevance shape participation, engagement, and impact.
This is the first session in a two-part webinar series. Learners may choose to register for both webinars in the series or for individual sessions. More information and registration here.
Webinar: Audience-Centered Public Health Webinar Series: Adaptation and Responsive Practice
Date: March 11, 2026, 12:00-1:30 PM ET
Host: Region IV Public Health Training Center/Emory University
Building on the previous webinar in the Audience-Centered Public Health series, which dives into effective engagement and accessibility, this webinar focuses on the remaining pillars of an audience-centered public health approach. Participants will explore facilitation skills that support engagement, strategies for adapting public health programs to meet audience needs while maintaining core intent, and tools that promote responsiveness. Practice-based activities are embedded throughout to support skills-building and application.
This is the second session in a two-part webinar series. Learners may choose to register for both webinars in the series or for individual sessions. More information and registration here.
Webinar: New Technology to Keep Kids Safe in School Zones
Date: March 11, 2026, 1:00-2:00 PM ET
Host: Safe Routes Partnernship
Curious what it takes to bring no-cost safety technology to your community and what kind of impact it can actually have? This webinar will cover a new automated stop sign and crosswalk safety approach that communities are beginning to use to reduce dangerous driving behavior (with early results showing up to a 70% reduction). We’ll walk through key findings from a 2026 traffic study documenting stop sign, failure-to-yield, and crosswalk violations at high-risk locations, and we’ll map the policy landscape: proposed or existing state legislation that enables municipalities to deploy this technology. You’ll also leave with practical guidance on how to advocate for and secure this technology in your state.
More information and registration here.
Webinar: Identifying Trusted Public Health Information for Your Communications
Date: March 11, 2026, 1:30-3:00 PM ET
Host: Public Health Communications Collaborative
Public health depends on accurate, accessible health information to produce content that keeps communities up to date. With changes in data collection and reporting across government sites, the United States’ withdrawal from the World Health Organization, and conflicting guidance at federal and local levels, public health communicators are facing increasing challenges in sourcing credible, trustworthy science information and data. Once the data is sourced, there is an additional hurdle: communicating why that data matters and why communities should trust it.
This webinar features public health leaders, analysts, and communicators sharing tips for identifying trusted sources and communicating data, from outbreak responses to community campaigns.
What You’ll Learn
Methods and examples of how to vet sources for accuracy and credibility
Data collection strategies and resources
How to build and continuously review your trusted source list
How communicating available data has led to improved community/public health outcomes
More information and registration here.
Webinar: Writing a Winning Grant Proposal: How to Ensure the Proposal is Clear and Compelling
Date: March 12, 2026, 8:45 AM - 12:00 PM ET
Host: Region IV Public Health Training Center
There is both an art and a science to writing a winning grant proposal. Still, even those with limited experience writing grants on their own or with a team can learn some of the tricks of the trade and hone their craft. This 3-hour interactive workshop provides insight, tips and strategies for writing a compelling proposal. Beginning with a reminder that central to writing is to understand the funder’s mission, vision and values, this workshop explains what needs to be included in each key section, how to write that section, and why it matters. There will also be a focus on persuasive writing tools and tips to clearly convey why your organization needs to receive funding. Participants will see examples – both good and bad – from other proposals.
More information and registration here.
Event: National Poison Prevention Week
Dates: March 15–21, 2026
In 1961, Congress created National Poison Prevention Week to increase knowledge about how to prevent and stop poisoning accidents. Communities and poison centers across the country host events every year to share the message. The goal of National Poison Prevention Week is to teach about the risks of poisonings at any age and increase everyone’s involvement in poison prevention. It takes place every year in the third week of March.
Learn more here.
Webinar: Trust in Flux: Communicating in a Skeptical Era
Date: March 17, 2026 1:00 PM ET
Host: FrameWorks Institute
In a moment when trust in institutions is declining, we must be as strategic with our communications as we are with our advocacy, organizing, research, and practice. During this session, Dr. Julie Sweetland and Dr. Katy Evans will share new research on:
• how Americans think about trust, especially when it comes to health institutions and information;
• levels of trust in health messengers and institutions; and
• framing strategies that can build, restore, or undermine trust.
This is the first installment of the Health Justice Framing Forum, a new virtual series where we’ll share timely insights and framing guidance for navigating complex communications challenges facing the movement for health equity.
Register here.
Webinar: NCPSB CEU Webinar: Vehicle Regulations for CPSTs
Date: March 17, 2026 2:00 PM ET
Host: National Child Passenger Safety Board
Join current and past National Child Passenger Safety Board Vehicle Manufacturer Representatives, Emily Burton (Honda) and Jennifer Pelky (Toyota). They will provide an overview of a wide variety of testing vehicle manufacturers conduct to meet FMVSS regulations, US NCAP standards and third-party safety ratings. They explore how vehicle features can be shaped by these tests, with a special focus on child occupant protection and car seat installation. The session will cover recent and upcoming regulatory updates to the LATCH system as well as provide an overview of key active safety features such as seat belt reminders, child presence detection, and crash avoidance technologies. We’ll also review third-party safety ratings and share real-world crash data from NHTSA and the NDCF, highlighting child occupant safety. CPSTs will gain a deeper understanding of the intersection between regulatory compliance, vehicle safety design, and child occupant protection.
Register here.
Webinar: Advancing Safety Through Science: Celebrating Women's Leadership in Automotive Medicine
Date: March 23, 2026, 1:00 PM CT
Host: AAAM
In recognition of International Women’s Day, AAAM is proud to host a special webinar highlighting the groundbreaking contributions of women in the automotive medicine industry. Join us to celebrate scientific achievement, leadership, and innovation shaping the future of automotive medicine.
Pelvis Lap Belt Engagement of Small-Sized Females in Frontal Impacts Using Seat-Integrated Restraints and Vehicle Seats for Alternative Seating Positions
Comparison of Small Female and ATD Kinematic Responses at Different Speeds during Frontal Sled Tests
More information and registration here.