National Poison Prevention Week
Poisoning can be prevented. Did You Know… Poisoning is the leading cause of injury death in the U.S. Join us in observing 2024 National Poison Prevention Week on Sunday, March 17 – Saturday, March 23….
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THIS MONTH, we recognize Winter Safety, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Awareness and Prevention, Women's History Month, International Women's Day, National Poison Prevention Week, and other important observances.
Register now for the HIPRC's INSIGHT REACH Program – a FREE online introduction to injury & violence prevention. Open to Undergraduate, Graduate, & First-Year Medical students, NATIONWIDE!
Poisoning can be prevented. Did You Know… Poisoning is the leading cause of injury death in the U.S. Join us in observing 2024 National Poison Prevention Week on Sunday, March 17 – Saturday, March 23….
Read MorePublic Health – Seattle & King County (PHSKC) aims to increase bicycle safety among residents of King County. To that end, the PHSKC Violence & Injury Prevention Unit, with funding from the King County Council,…
Read MoreHow do the numbers differ? The NEW 988 Lifeline A support number that provides lifesaving suicide prevention and crisis services to people struggling with mental health. Learn more >> 911 An emergency number currently used…
Read MoreHIPRC Core Faculty, Staff, and Trainees are excited to attend this year’s Society for Advancement of Violence and Injury Research (SAVIR) conference happening Monday, April 15th through Wednesday, April 17th in Chapel Hill, North…
Read MoreGender-affirming health care improves the wellbeing of transgender (trans) individuals. But today, many trans patients frequently report discriminatory and harmful experiences in health care settings. In a new study published in JAMA Network | Open,…
Read MoreContent originally published on 2/27/2024 by Tyler S. Sampognaro at UW Medicine, Harborview Medical Center and 2/29/2024 by Ed Kromer of THE WHOLE U at the University of Washington. Women’s History Month 2024: Celebrate champions…
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We are dedicated to leading and supporting the best in injury research and to embracing the principles of health equity.
We are creating a pipeline of skilled, insightful, and productive investigators who will advance the field of injury control science in response to community needs.
We work with diverse communities to identify injury prevention concerns and collaborate with community and policy partners to prevent injuries.