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…
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 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…
We’re excited to launch the Youth–Rural Education and Careers in Healthcare (Youth-REACH) Program! A unique initiative designed to empower and prepare youth from rural areas in the WWAMI region for college and careers in healthcare….
A recent Scientific American article highlights the alarming rise in adult drowning deaths in the U.S. In 2022 there were over 4,500 drowning fatalities reported, with more than 70% of them involving adults. Drowning rates…
HIPRC’s Core Faculty Member, Dr. Beth Ebel, sat down with KOMO-TV’s Preston Phillips to discuss a personal story around drowning prevention and the importance of learning to swim. She shares tips to stay safe around…
Dr. Frederick Rivara, HIPRC Core Faculty, recently authored a new Viewpoint in the JAMA Pediatrics. Dr. Rivara reflects on his 24 years as editor-in-chief of two prestigious journals in the JAMA Network (JAMA Pediatrics and…
UW Medicine’s Harborview Injury Prevention & Research Center (HIPRC) has received a $4.3 million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to support research on opioid overdose prevention, adverse child experiences, school…
Seattle, Washington (September 4, 2024) – The University of Washington’s Harborview Injury Prevention & Research Center (UW HIPRC) is excited to announce the launch of a new Equity in Aquatic Programming Guide, now available for…
CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control awarded grants to 11 Injury Control Research Centers (ICRC) to develop and share effective injury and violence prevention interventions, tools, and strategies. These efforts aim to reduce…
Dr. Beth Ebel’s kids were raised on the water and are strong swimmers. Yet her son found himself tossed into cold Puget Sound when a strong wave upended his craft. His life jacket kept him…