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…
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…
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…
Originally posted to UW Huddle. Hispanic American Heritage Month is from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 each year. This year’s theme is: “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future.” The theme recognizes the spirit of innovation, resilience, and…
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…
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…
The Washington Poison Center (WAPC) will be hosting an Overdose Awareness Series every Wednesday this August. Through presentations from WAPC’s own staff and from external experts, the series explores: Unintentional and intentional factors that can…