October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month In October, our nation highlights the vital role of substance abuse prevention in both individual and community health. Studies show that the earlier an individual begins smoking, drinking,…
October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month In October, our nation highlights the vital role of substance abuse prevention in both individual and community health. Studies show that the earlier an individual begins smoking, drinking,…
Originally published by UW Forefront Suicide Prevention Center on September 19, 2023. New York and Washington State, September 19, 2023—The Jed Foundation (JED), the nation’s leading nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for…
Why do we observe Orange Shirt Day? / On September 30, our nation will observe Orange Shirt Day in memory of the hundreds of thousands of Native children who attended Indian boarding schools since 1819,…
Originally published on 08/02/2023 by UW Medicine, Department of Pediatrics Dr. Brian Johnston, Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of General Pediatrics, was recently named by the Harborview Medical Executive Board as the incoming Associate…
The HIPRC in collaboration with Seattle Children’s, Harborview Medical Center, Washington State University Vancouver, and Public Health – Seattle and King County are working with The Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle’s (ULMS) Summer University. For…
Most drownings are preventable through strategies such as restricting swimming areas, posting warning signs and fencing the perimeters of pools and waterways. Lifeguards are an essential part of these strategies, as a vast majority of…
Return-to-Learn (RTL) is a fast, comprehensive assessment program for any high school student with a concussion. Establishing a student-centered RTL program may help reduce disparities in RTL care. A new study out of the University…
Concussions can negatively impact academic performance in schools. The need for Return-to-Learn (RTL) programs in schools, including tailored accommodations, for students with concussion is important to promote safe and timely recovery for successful return to…
As the 2023-2024 WA State legislative session comes to an end, here are some of the Injury and Violence-related bills signed into law by WA Governor Jay Inslee. These laws will go into effect 90…
The city of Seattle is launching a swimming program with the goal of addressing the racial disparity in youth drowning deaths. Registration for the pilot program, called Swim Seattle, opens May 16. Dr. Katie Wolff,…