Harborview Injury Prevention & Research Center

Together, we have the power to prevent injury and violence.

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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.

Water Safety Starts Here

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

Summer Safety Injury Prevention

Stay injury-free this season with summer safety tips on burns, fireworks, drowning prevention, heat and hydration, helmet use. A little preparation goes a long way toward a safer summer.

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Recent Blog Posts

From Sidewalk to ICU: Bike and Scooter Crashes

Harborview Medical Center reports a surge of accidents involving two-wheel vehicles, many driven by people not wearing a helmet. Yann Gorbatov is like many 13-year-old boys: He loves playing basketball, hanging out with friends and…

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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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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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