The Harborview Injury Prevention & Research Center (HIPRC) congratulates Tony Gomez, MPH, HIPRC Affiliate Member, for receiving the Safe States Alliance Alex Kelter Vision Award. The Alex Kelter Vision Award was awarded to Tony Gomez…
The Harborview Injury Prevention & Research Center (HIPRC) congratulates Tony Gomez, MPH, HIPRC Affiliate Member, for receiving the Safe States Alliance Alex Kelter Vision Award. The Alex Kelter Vision Award was awarded to Tony Gomez…
University of Washington Provost Tricia Serio announced the appointment of Hilaire Thompson as next executive dean of the School of Nursing (SON), effective Aug. 1, pending approval by the Board of Regents. Thompson fills the position previously…
The Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) is accepting Letters of Interest for dissertation awards and seed grants available through our Brain Injury Research Fund. Each year, researchers from across the country are invited to…
Preventing complications, and particularly respiratory complications and delirium in older trauma patients could lower the chances of intensive care unit (ICU) readmission and reduce the risk of death, researchers at the University of Washington School…
New research published in the Journal of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (JAMDA) aimed to answer how evidence-based practices (EBPs) are implemented into long-term care (LTC) settings while also focusing on identifying factors that promote…
During 2019 to 2021, the U.S. experienced one of the greatest increases in all-cause pediatric fatalities (ages 1-19 years) in more than 50 years, with increased mortality disproportionately resulting from preventable injuries. In May 2024,…
Congratulations to the HIPRC Trainee, Anne Massey, MPH, PhD(c) selected as a 2024 Bonderman Fellow. Each year, a select group of UW students are provided a rare opportunity to independently travel the world as Bonderman…
For Immediate Release from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission: Washington experienced 810 traffic deaths in 2023 according to preliminary data collected by the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC). This represents a 10% increase since 2022,…
In support of the Swim Seattle Initiative (a FREE drowning prevention and educational swim program championed by Mayor Harrell), Seattle Parks and Recreation successfully hosted Washington State Parks’ first annual Water Safety Day at Rainier Beach…
Summer is nearing… get ready for swimming! As part of the Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) commitment to equitable and accessible programming, Swim Seattle is offering all scholarship-eligible youth FREE Beginner Swim Lessons. Swim Seattle is…