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…
The Washington State Office of Financial Management contracted with the University of Washington to conduct a legislative-mandated study, Senate Bill 55950-S.SL, on police pursuits in Washington state. This study will gather data on police vehicular…
The Empowering Youth Justice Outreach (EYJO) project is an innovative youth-led initiative aimed at raising awareness about issues faced by young people exposed to the criminal legal system. This impactful program is made possible through…
In a recent article featured in ParentMap Magazine, Dr. Beth Ebel, HIPRC core faculty, shares insights into updated car seat safety guidelines. She emphasizes the importance of correctly using car seats to reduce the risk…