Dr. Cohen Farewell Event
KultureCity Race
KultureCity held its inaugural race series in Birmingham, AL, on Nov. 16, 2024, featuring a 1-mile run, 5K, and half marathon. The event was supported by more than 180 volunteers who completed KultureCity's Sensory Inclusive Training.
Participants and their families had access to the Sensory Activation Vehicle, a mobile safe space designed to help individuals manage sensory dysregulation, as well as sensory bags containing noise-canceling headphones, fidget tools, and other resources.
Runners from across the country joined the event to support KultureCity's mission of promoting inclusion and accessibility for individuals with invisible disabilities.
Youth Advisory Board Meeting-Wilcox County
The Youth Advisory Board in Wilcox County held a meeting on Nov. 13, 2024, led by Jasmine S. Kennedy, clinical research coordinator and Wilcox YAB PPN facilitator. The session focused on emergency and fire preparedness, including fire safety.
Jewon “Joe” Singleton, a recovery boiler operator, industrial fireman, and emergency medical technician at International Paper in Pine Hill, Alabama, served as the meeting’s presenter, sharing insights and safety tips.
Youth Advisory Board Meeting-Birmingham
The Adolescent Medicine Youth Advisory Board held a virtual meeting on Thursday, Nov. 21, where 13 advisors participated in a modified version of FEMA’s “You Are the Help” training. The session focused on five key actions to assist severely injured individuals during the critical moments before professional medical help arrives.
Led by Katy Smith and Auriel Thomas, the meeting emphasized the advisors’ roles as leaders in emergency situations. This marked the first time a Youth Advisory Board cohort received this training. Advisors who participated will complete an anonymous survey to provide feedback on the training’s content and format. Their responses will help shape future disaster preparedness sessions as part of the ongoing development of the Youth Advisory Board curriculum
Injury Prevention Week
The PPN Community Engagement team participated in Injury Prevention Week activities organized by Children’s of Alabama. Katy Smith spoke with grandparents at the Infant & Baby Safety Shower, offering advice on building an emergency kit for households with babies.
The team also distributed emergency preparedness handouts and mini emergency kits to parents visiting the safety awareness table in the second-floor lobby of Children’s. The team appreciated the opportunity to share valuable information on keeping young children safe during emergencies and looks forward to participating again next year.