Monday, November 18, 2024, is the fifth annual National Injury Prevention Day! Join UW's Forefront Suicide Prevention & the HIPRC in raising awareness on youth suicide prevention!
The INSIGHT Summer Research Program offers an immersive experience in public health and injury prevention, ideal for undergraduate, graduate, and first-year medical students passionate about impactful research. Gain hands-on training, mentorship from leading experts, and skills to advance your career.
Together, we can raise awareness on Youth Suicide Prevention for National Injury Prevention Day and highlight World Burn Safety.
Older adults residing in long-term care facilities (LTCFs) have a higher risk for falls. While many fall prevention efforts focus on individuals, like balance exercises or medication adjustments, new research highlights system-wide changes to make…
Read MoreA new report published October 2024 in the Injury Prevention journal reviews “The Continuum of Health Equity Practice & Science,” a framework designed to help public health researchers and practitioners focus on health equity. Developed…
Read MoreThe UW Harborview Injury Prevention & Research Center (HIPRC) is committed to reducing injury and violence through empowering the next generation of public health leaders. This past summer, a 2023 INSIGHT High School Alum, William…
Read MoreBelow are Funding Opportunities from the National Association of County & City Health Officials (NACCHO). Request for Proposals: Expanding Community-Based Suicide Prevention (ECSP) Project Deadline: Friday, November 22, 2024 In partnership with Centers for Disease Control…
Read MoreOlder adults living in long-term care facilities (LTCFs) face a higher risk for falls than those living independently in the community. New research reveals tailored exercise interventions at LTCFs can help reduce falls and improve…
Read MoreThe Safe States Alliance Executive Committee has selected Sharon Gilmartin to step into the role of Executive Director, effective January 2025. Gilmartin was a former HIPRC Research Fellow from 2009-2011. She worked on various traffic…
Read MoreWe conduct research, train scientists, educate public health practitioners, and implement prevention programs to achieve injury-related health equity across the lifespan.
We are dedicated to leading and supporting the best in injury research and to embracing the principles of health equity.
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.
We work with diverse communities to identify injury prevention concerns and collaborate with community and policy partners to prevent injuries.
