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Fred Rivara honored as “50 Changemakers of Public Health”
R61 Research Project Funded
Featured Faculty: Avanti Adhia, Shining the Spotlight on Domestic Violence Action Month
Molly Fuentes Receives K23 Award

HIPRC Newsletter (September 2020)

FIPRP Awarded CDC Research Grant
Age Influences TBI Recovery in Older Adults
Suicide Prevention Month
Alex Quistberg Awarded K01 International Research Development Award

HIPRC Newsletter (August 2020)

Preventing Window Falls Video
Non-lethal Firearm Injuries Study
Barclay Stewart Receives Pilot Research Project Award
Erin Morgan Earns Doctorate

HIPRC Newsletter (July 2020)

HIPRC Launches New Website
K99 Grant Selected for Funding from NICHD
RTL Featured in Concussion Alliance
Mock Study Section

HIPRC Newsletter (June 2020)

Statement on Black Lives Matter
HIPRC Turns Orange to Honor Gun Violence Victims
UW Teacher of The Year
Outstanding Doctoral Student

HIPRC Newsletter (May 2020)

COVID-19 rapid response grants awarded
Exploratory Research Project Frequently Asked Questions
Inaugural Rivara Endowment Injury Research Grant to support firearm research
Trainee award will fund violence studies in Colombia

HIPRC Newsletter (April 2020)

Injury Prevention during COVID-19
INSIGHT High School Program Now Online
In Focus: Global Injury
Firearm deaths in the home due to suicide and criminal homicide are more common than self-defense homicide
States don’t define legal liability for returning firearms to a suicidal person
Featured Staff: Navigating research during COVID-19

HIPRC Newsletter (March 2020)

Washington firearm safe storage map unveiled
Call for Applications: Exploratory Research Projects and Injury Research Awards
Population Health Initiative pilot research grants awarded
UW funds collaborative stove injury project with Ghana, Nepal
HIPRC-led paper recognized by Injury Epidemiology
Featured Faculty: Associate member finds a challenging, varied field in urology
HIPRC faculty recognized by International Swimming Hall of Fame
HIPRC graduate student selected for national violence prevention internship
High-Powered Magnets Put Children of All Ages at Risk

HIPRC Newsletter (February 2020)

Teen access to civil protection orders varies by state
Firearm program leaders call for action to prevent firearm violence
Study: Most Wash. hospital websites hinder non-English speakers
Rural kids carrying handguns is ‘not uncommon’ and starts as early as sixth grade
Featured Faculty: Young Investigators Unite
Higher drowning deaths associated with fewer regulations on open water swimming
Take action to prevent button battery injuries

HIPRC Newsletter (January 2020)

Study explores firearm storage
Congress funds firearm injury research
Best clinical paper recognition awarded to HIPRC fellow
Study explores financial costs of concussion
Trauma conference keynoted by core member

HIPRC Newsletter Archives (2019)

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HIPRC Newsletter (December 2019)

To achieve health equity, injury disparities must be better understood
INSIGHT announces Jean M. Pinder Memorial Fund
HIPRC launches junior faculty series for collaboration
HIPRC’s Miriam Haviland earns doctorate
UW Public Health Magazine relaunched

HIPRC Newsletter (November 2019)

INSIGHT 2020 summer research applications open
HIPRC forms Community Advisory Board
UW president spotlights firearm research program
HIPRC’s Vivian Lyons earns doctorate
Firearm program researchers featured at national symposium
Study: Child firearm injuries more severe than other types of traumatic injury
Tracheal intubation studies co-authored by associate member
CDC releases report on Adverse Childhood Experiences

HIPRC Newsletter (October 2019)

In Focus: Growth at HIPRC
- Health Equity
- Leadership
- CDC-funded Research Projects
Anyone can learn suicide-intervention tactics
Firearm researchers identify roadblocks to firearm data
Violence has complex, far-reaching impacts on health
Study explores mining injuries in Ghana

HIPRC Newsletter (September 2019)

HIPRC researchers refine guidelines for pediatric brain injuries
Gun violence special issues feature firearm program researchers
Study: In pelvic trauma, sexual dysfunction is common among men – but little discussed
Trauma conference to feature HIPRC speakers
Joyce Foundation report features HIPRC publications

HIPRC Newsletter (August 2019)

$4.2 million federal grant will expand regional impact
Washington state funds program to research firearm injury and policy
2019 INSIGHT Research Symposium builds foundation for injury researchers
HIPRC trainee awarded grant to study firearm suicide after incarceration
Trauma conference to feature HIPRC speakers
Trainee earns travel award for traumatic brain injury project

HIPRC Newsletter (July 2019)

Grant seeks to improve health disparities data
Medic One Foundation awards research grants
INSIGHT Research Symposium set for Aug. 6
HiFi study reaches milestone
Through the power of story, high school student raises support for HIPRC
Research explores impact of motorcycle taxi safety program in Uganda
Surgeon General meets with HIPRC trainees
High school football coaches surveyed on VICIS Zero1 helmet use

HIPRC Newsletter (June 2019)

Somali, medical community collaborate to Stop the Bleed
Inaugural Medical Summit on Firearm Injury Prevention releases proceedings
Study: How close to home do firearm injuries actually occur?
Infrastructure changes found to reduce pedestrian injury in Ghana
HIPRC fellow wins grant to study acupuncture for TBI rehabilitation
Core member authors book about recording police
Trainee earns public health communication recognition
Associate member awarded scholarship to study health leadership
Neuroscience conference to feature HIPRC faculty

HIPRC Newsletter (May 2019)

Washington state updates booster seat law
Free webinar on TBI and health disparities
New study: teens are also victims of intimate partner homicides
Depression, dementia, and firearm storage studied among households with older adults
Journal’s articles of the year list includes HIPRC co-author

HIPRC Newsletter (April 2019)

Study: Do parents support tackle football age limits?
INSIGHT interns selected, mentors sought
HIPRC research on health equity, firearm injury, transportation research and more featured at SAVIR Conference
HIPRC trainee selected as SOPHE fellow
Associate member wins international volunteer recognition

HIPRC Newsletter (March 2019)

TBI Webinar: Return to Learn after Concussion
Study: Firearm homicide rate higher in U.S counties with greater income inequality
Text-based intervention shows promising results for reducing risk of suicide among active military
HIPRC member featured speaker at rehabilitation psychology conference

HIPRC Newsletter (February 2019)

Endowment honors HIPRC co-founder Dr. Fred Rivara
New study: Blacks, minorities disproportionately impacted by hate crimes
Summer High School Program accepting applications
Fellow recognized by critical care organization

HIPRC Newsletter (January 2019)

HIPRC study on pediatric TBI published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health
Alcohol, firearms and kids: a dangerous mix
Study: Fatality rates are decreasing after motor vehicle crashes – but not after firearm injuries
UW announces teaching award nominations
Webinar on fall prevention, older adults, and TBI available online
Chronic opioid use focus of new grant to HIPRC trainee
Safe Firearm Storage Giveaway

HIPRC Newsletter Archives (2018)

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HIPRC Newsletter (November 2018)

TBI webinar series to launch
INSIGHT applications open
Firearm injury initiatives presented to national audiences

HIPRC Newsletter (October 2018)

Study: Photo enforcement slows school zone speeders
Prescience: Helping doctors predict the future
Washington releases state fall prevention plan
HIPRC member wins CDC grants to study worker injuries

HIPRC Newsletter (September 2018)

INSIGHT, center faculty awarded federal grants
New data access tool released
Stop the Bleed training resumes
Geriatric care, burn management and more featured at trauma conference
Annual neuroscience meeting to feature HIPRC speakers

HIPRC Newsletter (August 2018)

Police, hospital records show warning signs of future firearm injury
2018 INSIGHT Research Symposium
Core member elected to state science organization
HIPRC members to speak at UW Medicine EMS & Trauma Conference

HIPRC Newsletter (July 2018)

HIPRC joins collaboration to reduce firearm injuries
Seattle City Council passes safe storage legislation, citing HIPRC research
TBI webinar recordings released
Fellows win grants to study unique populations
New Faces & Fond Farewells

HIPRC Newsletter (June 2018)

In Focus: Firearm Safe Storage
- Policy: Proposed safe storage legislation cites HIPRC research
- Research: Most gun-owning homes in Washington do not safely store firearms
- Outreach: Safe Firearm Storage Giveaway
National Complete Streets study finds reduction in bicycling fatality rates
Amazon Catalyst Award funds better air splint design
HIPRC welcomes 2018 INSIGHT summer interns
CDC releases suicide statistics report

HIPRC Newsletter (May 2018)

Gear Up for a Safer Summer
Child and teen firearm safety research consortium funded by NIH
New study seeks to understand crash risk among older adults
Alumni Spotlight

HIPRC Newsletter (April 2018)

Seattle leaders propose gun violence prevention measures
Adult TBI Webinar adds group registration option
Section lead selected for endowed professorship
HIPRC members among Seattle ‘Top Docs’

HIPRC Newsletter (March 2018)

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month
Youth Concussions and Return to Learn
Core member earns international recognition

HIPRC Newsletter (February 2018)

Adult TBI webinar offers certificate, optional CNE credit
Applications open for INSIGHT High School Program
Stop the Bleed WA takes Olympia
Volunteers needed for Safe Firearm Storage Giveaway
Publication expands analysis of Argentina pediatric TBI care

HIPRC Newsletter (January 2018)

BoosterSeat.org Unveils New Look
Outreach Highlights at HIPRC
INSIGHT program seeking summer mentors
University of Washington IRB changes

HIPRC Newsletter Archives (2017)

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HIPRC Newsletter (November 2017)

Student opportunities at HIPRC
“Mix-and-Match” injury control curriculum available
HIPRC members elected to national leadership posts
HIPRC to host adult TBI webinar

HIPRC Newsletter (October 2017)

Las Vegas shooting draws attention to firearm research, emergency prep
Geri-T Bundle project launches to improve elderly patient care
Trauma Conference Recap
HIPRC core member to helm new medical journal
Long-time crash researcher celebrated
Fellowship extends application deadline

HIPRC Newsletter (September 2017)

Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Pediatrician, researcher responds to Freeman High School shooting
HIPRC member wins international recognition
Research fellowship applications open

HIPRC Newsletter (August 2017)

Vehicle side curtain air bags offer protection from partial ejections, new study finds
Featured Faculty: From Physicist to Physician
INSIGHT Research Symposium highlights HIPRC interns
Grandmothers Against Gun Violence spotlights HIPRC researcher
Seattle “Top Docs” list highlights center members
HIPRC researchers to feature at national conferences

HIPRC Newsletter (July 2017)

Only 61% of gun owners have formal training with firearms, new HIPRC study estimates
Researchers connect with families at Latino health fair
iHeal lecture, Pediatric TBI webinar recordings available online
Family of young patient advocates for fire pit safety

HIPRC Newsletter (June 2017)

Severe firework injuries most commonly caused by shells, mortars, study finds
HIPRC welcomes newest INSIGHT students
Pediatric TBI webinar reaches 316 attendees
iHeal Symposium speakers call for research, action, partnerships around health equity

HIPRC Newsletter (May 2017)