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…
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…
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 –…
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….
In a recent KOMO-TV interview, Dr. Beth Ebel, UW Medicine Pediatrician and HIPRC Faculty, addressed the emergence of new measles cases in King County. She emphasized the significance of the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella)…
Four students from across Washington were able to present their original podcast which explores young people’s experiences with the justice system. This podcast was a part of the Empowering Youth Justice Outreach Project (EYJO), an…
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…
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…
PRIDE today Today, LGBTQI+ PRIDE Month celebrates our nation’s diverse populations including Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning one’s sexual or gender identity), Intersex, and other sexual orientations besides heterosexual. This observance began after the…