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…
Originally posted on American Academy of Pediatrics Newsroom As summer kicks off and families enjoy water activities, the American Academy of Pediatrics encourages families to plan multiple layers of protection to keep everyone safe –…
The City of Auburn held a Juneteenth Celebration, June 18, 2023 at Les Grove Park. The celebration helps commemorate the annual holiday, Juneteenth which celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. The HIPRC,…
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…
As April comes to a close, King County and a majority of Washington State will be expecting warmer temperatures. As temperatures rise at the end of spring, it’s important to remember while Washington’s many bodies…
Info originally posted to YMCA of Greater Seattle Healthy Kids Day Free and open to the public, this annual event features fun-filled activities to celebrate kids being kids. The YMCA of Greater Seattle is hosting…
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,…
Mayor Bruce Harrell, Seattle Parks and Recreation, and a host of community partners are excited to announce the launch of Swim Seattle – a program designed to reduce drownings and remove barriers for Seattle children to…
Summer is just around the corner… make it a safe one! There is no better time than now to start learning and preparing how to stay safe around water. Public and private aquatic facilities throughout…