Harborview Injury Prevention & Research Center

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2024 Year in Review

We are honored to present our Center’s 2024 Year in Review. View some of our Center's core achievements and highlights — in addition to our Center’s projects throughout the last year.

2025 INSIGHT High School Program

The INSIGHT High School Program is now accepting applicants! The four-week virtual program is open to students entering grades 9-12 or recently graduated.

Drowning Prevention

Warm weather means more time in the water—make sure safety comes first. Learn simple drowning prevention tips to help protect your family.

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Recent Blog Posts

Join Us for Water Safety Day 2025!

The Harborview Injury Prevention & Research Center (HIPRC) is proud to join communities across Washington state in recognizing Water Safety Day—a statewide effort to raise awareness about drowning prevention and promote safe water practices. To…

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Dr. Beth Ebel Shares E-Scooter Safety on KING 5-TV

Electric scooters are a convenient and eco-friendly way to get around—but they come with real safety risks. In a recent KING5-Seattle interview, Dr. Beth Ebel, UW Medicine Pediatrician and HIPRC Faculty, breaks down what riders…

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ICHOM Releases Patient-Centered Outcomes Measure Set for Major Injuries

The International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement (ICHOM) is excited to announce the release of its Patient-Centered Outcome Measures for Major Injuries. This innovative resource, developed through a global collaboration of individuals with lived experience,…

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Free Spring Break Swim Lessons across King County

No More Under, YMCA of Greater Seattle and Bellevue Aquatic Center are supporting free Spring Break swim lessons at five locations across King County. These classes are geared towards youth ages 5 to 18 and…

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April Pools Day 2025

April Pools Day is right around the corner & so is summer, let’s make it a safe one! This nationwide initiative aims to teach water safety and competency – skills that can save lives –…

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NASEM Virtual Workshop: Addressing Risks & Prevention of Repeated Head Impacts in Youth

A planning committee of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will organize a public workshop that brings together researchers, medical professionals, and other key audiences to examine the evidence on the risks of…

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About Us

We conduct research, train scientists, educate public health practitioners, and implement prevention programs to achieve injury-related health equity across the lifespan.

Research

We are dedicated to leading and supporting the best in injury research and to embracing the principles of health equity.

Training & Education

We are creating a pipeline of skilled, insightful, and productive investigators who will advance the field of injury control science in response to community needs.

Community Outreach

We work with diverse communities to identify injury prevention concerns and collaborate with community and policy partners to prevent injuries.

Our University of Washington Partners

We appreciate your interest in making a gift to HIPRC. Your donation supports our mission to reduce the impact of injury and violence on people’s lives in the U.S. and globally.

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