In a recent interview with KIRO 7, HIPRC Core Faculty member Dr. Beth Ebel highlighted a sharp rise in e-scooter and bike-related injuries at Harborview, noting that many patients weren’t wearing helmets. She emphasized the…
In a recent interview with KIRO 7, HIPRC Core Faculty member Dr. Beth Ebel highlighted a sharp rise in e-scooter and bike-related injuries at Harborview, noting that many patients weren’t wearing helmets. She emphasized the…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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 –…
A planning committee of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will organize a public workshop that brings together researchers, medical professionals, and other key audiences to examine the evidence on the risks of…
Violent injuries can have lasting physical and emotional effects, especially for adolescents and young adults. Access to appropriate health care and victim services is crucial in the aftermath to address both physical and psychological needs….
Did you know that most car seats are not installed correctly? Ensuring your child’s car seat is properly secured can significantly reduce the risk of injury in a crash. That’s why Safe Kids Seattle &…