An article in the last newsletter requesting comments on a proposed name change for the section generated remarks in which the overwhelming majority agreed with changing the name—although not all to the suggested name, “Injury, Violence, and Emergency Services (IVES)”. A common theme of dislike for long names ran through the comments although some then proceeded to suggest a more encompassing name that, if adopted, would necessitate lengthening the name. A new selection of names emerged that included both shorter and longer names. Currently, there are five comments containing alternative names under consideration:

1) No name change, retain: “Injury Control and Emergency Health Services, (ICEHS)”
2) Name upon which comments were solicited: “Injury, Violence, and Emergency Services (IVES)”
3) Shorten the name: “Injury and Emergency Services”
4) Work in preparedness: “Injury, Violence, Emergency Services and Preparedness (IVESP)
5) Work in prevention and/or control: “Injury and Violence Prevention and Emergency Services (IVPES).

We feel this is an important issue and that all voices should be heard. Send your comments or a vote for or against the names included above, by placing "ICEHS Name Change" in the subject line of an e-mail addressed to Joyce Pressley at jp376@columbia.edu with a cc: to Rene Johnson REJOHNSO@hsph.harvard.edu. Comments received from now until November 3rd will be presented at the section business meeting where a vote is expected on the proposed name changes.