The Harborview Injury Prevention & Research Center (HIPRC) is proud to announce that three staff members—Elise Hoffman, Leslie Kempthorne, and Aspen Avery—will be presenting at the upcoming Institute of Translational Health Sciences (ITHS) Networking to…

A recent study published in the Journal of School Health examines the impact of school lockdowns on youth mental health. This study assessed the association between school lockdowns and changes in youth mental health in…

In a new Seattle Times Opinion-Editorial, Dr. Beth Ebel, a professor of pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine and a researcher at Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center, emphasizes the critical importance…

The 2024 recipient of the Dr. Frederick P. Rivara Endowment is PhD candidate Premgamon Kuntajak, MS, RN, AGPCNP-BC, for her project titled, “Psychological Resilience among Older Adults following Mild-Moderate Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): A Concurrent…

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…

A 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…

The 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…

Below 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…

Older 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…

The 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…

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