Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center

12/08/2025

🌟 Applications are NOW OPEN! 🌟

Ready to make an impact in public health, medicine, or research? The INSIGHT Summer Research Program at offers an amazing opportunity for undergraduate students to dive into injury & violence prevention research!

📚 Open to undergraduate students
🏆 Gain skills, mentorship, & experience
🚨 Deadline: January 19th—don’t miss out!

Apply now: bit.ly/INSIGHT-SRP

11/18/2025

Parents, caregivers, and communities — keeping kids safe takes all of us. 💚

Learn how simple actions like proper car seat use, wearing helmets and lifejackets, and safely storing fi****ms can go a long way toward preventing childhood injuries.

Swipe through & share to spread awareness!

Learn more: hiprc.org/nipd-childhood-safety


Injury Free Coalition for Kids , Public Health - Seattle & King County , King County Target Zero Coalition

11/05/2025

Did you hear? Applications are now open to join the 2026 cohort!

T4CIP is a one-year training program for med students, residents, and fellows that teaches them about child injury prevention and advocacy. Apply to join the 2026 cohort by 11/30/25.

Learn more and apply at http://T4CIP.org

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween! 🎃✨ Let’s make sure this spooky night is fun and safe for everyone. Keep some of these safety tips in mind!

Together, we can keep the scares fun and the night safe! 👻🚸 https://hiprc.org/halloween-safety/

06/06/2025

From bikes to boats, pools to parks, you made it through Spring safely—let’s keep it going all summer.

What’s your top safety tip? ☀️

Learn more: www.hiprc.org/summer-safety/
UW Medicine Harborview Medical Center Public Health - Seattle & King County Safe Kids Seattle South King Injury Free Coalition for Kids Washington State Department of Health American Academy of Pediatrics

06/04/2025

A 13-year-old is recovering after a serious e-bike crash. His helmet made all the difference.🧠🚲🛴

UW Medicine spoke with the local teen & Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center's Dr. Beth Ebel about staying safe on e-scooters and e-bikes this summer and beyond.

Safety Tips + Story: www.hiprc.org/blog/from-sidewalk-to-icu-bike-and-scooter-crashes/

05/28/2025

Seattle is set to warm up this Wednesday, with temperatures potentially climbing into the low 80s. However, it’s important to remember that while the air may feel hot, lakes, rivers, and ocean waters often remain dangerously cold. Stay safe around water with these essential tips:

-Wear a life jacket
-Do not consume alcohol and drugs when around water
-Remember that lakes, rivers and the ocean can remain dangerously cold even when the air temperature is warm
-Take extreme caution around rivers. If you do choose to enter a river, always tell someone where you plan to enter and exit before you leave home
-When children are swimming or playing near the water, designate an adult to watch and stay nearby at all times
-Swim at public pools monitored by lifeguards and enroll in swim lessons.

Click the link for more water safety information from Public Health – Seattle & King County. https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dph/about-king-county/about-public-health/news/news-archive-2025/05-23-drowning-prevention

05/27/2025

Self-care isn’t selfish—it’s essential.
Take a moment to check in with yourself: eat well, move your body, rest, and reflect. You deserve it. 💚

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. HIPRC joins the national movement to raise awareness about mental health.

05/22/2025

NIHHIS Heat Safety Week:

When outdoors in the heat, wear lightweight, loose-fitting, and light-colored clothing. Hats are also a good idea to protect your face and scalp from harmful UV rays. Also, don’t forget to apply sunscreen liberally. More info: weather.gov/safety/heat

05/22/2025

Take a safe boating course.

05/22/2025

Did you know that more children and teens drown in open water than in pools? A day at the beach or the lake is fun for kids, but open water also has risks, which are different from a swimming pool. Be aware of situations that are unique to open water, such as limited visibility, depth, uneven surfaces, currents and undertow. Learn how kids can stay safe in open water: https://www.safekids.org/blog/keeping-kids-safe-open-water