Harborview Injury Prevention & Research Center

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2024 Application OPEN

Are you a High School student interested in learn about injury & violence prevention research? If so, APPLY to the HIPRC INSIGHT High School Program & take a virtual dive into public health, research, & medicine. Open to applicants NATIONWIDE!

Spring Break Safety Tips

Communities nationwide are beginning to enjoy warmer weather—share these important Spring Break Safety Tips with family, friends & colleagues including Drowning Prevention, Transportation & Safety at Home IVP topics!

May 2024 Observances

Together, we can raise awareness of AANHPI Heritage // Mental Health // Missing & Murdered Indigenous Persons // Fentanyl & Overdose Prevention // Motor Vehicle & Roadway Safety // Bike Safety // Drowning Prevention & Water Safety // Swim Safety // Boating Safety... AND MORE IVP topics during the month of May!

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Recent Blog Posts

Washington Traffic Deaths Reach 33-Year High

For Immediate Release from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission: Washington experienced 810 traffic deaths in 2023 according to preliminary data collected by the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC). This represents a 10% increase since 2022,…

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Water Safety Day 2024

In support of the Swim Seattle Initiative, Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invites all community members to Washington State Parks’ FIRST Annual Water Safety Day!   Water Safety Day 2024 is family friendly, FREE and OPEN…

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MINDfest 2024: A Free Mental Health Arts Festival

Join us on Thursday, May 9th! Time:  1:00p – 7:00p (PT) Location: Skagit Valley College (Angst Hall), Mount Vernon, WA *Preregistration is encouraged & free! Join UW Bothell and community partners at MINDfest 2024, a…

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Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month

Why we honor & celebrate AANHPI Heritage Month  Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month originated with Congress in the late 1970s. Since its origin, it has honored many different populations, countries and…

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FREE Beginner Lessons with Swim Seattle

Summer is nearing… get ready for swimming!  As part of the Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) commitment to equitable and accessible programming, Swim Seattle is offering all scholarship-eligible youth FREE Beginner Swim Lessons. Swim Seattle is…

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April is National Minority Health Month

Improving Health Outcomes through our Cultures, Communities & Connections Each April, the HIPRC raises public awareness on National Minority Health Month (NMHM). This year’s NMHM theme is about understanding how the unique environments, cultures, histories,…

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About Us

We conduct research, train scientists, educate public health practitioners, and implement prevention programs to achieve injury-related health equity across the lifespan.

Research

We are dedicated to leading and supporting the best in injury research and to embracing the principles of health equity.

Training & Education

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.

Community Outreach

We work with diverse communities to identify injury prevention concerns and collaborate with community and policy partners to prevent injuries.

Our University of Washington Partners

We appreciate your interest in making a gift to HIPRC. Your donation supports our mission to reduce the impact of injury and violence on people’s lives in the U.S. and globally.

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