Dr. Charles Jennissen, a pediatric emergency medicine physician in the University of Iowa Department of Emergency Medicine and the Stead Family Department of Pediatrics, was 19 years old when his … [Read More...]
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2023 Pilot Grants
We announce the availability of pilot funds to support pilot projects in injury & violence prevention.
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Student Conference
The 7th Annual Occupational Health & Safety Student Research Conference is April 28, 2023.
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ACEs
The UI Promote Resiliency Initiative aims to increase education, research, and awareness of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).
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Falls Toolkit
Learn how to establish a community-engaged network to refer older adults to falls prevention programming that works.
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UI IPRC Injury Blog

Teen risky online behaviors: Q & A with Dr. Rachel Young
Parents worry about how much adolescents use their smartphones and other media devices and how and with whom they are interacting. Children can encounter cyberbullying, sexting, and strangers online. … [Read More...]

Frostbite injuries: Q & A with Dr. Wibbenmeyer
In cold temperatures frostbite, a freezing injury, can lead to serious health outcomes without rapid medical care. Often frostbite affects the fingers and toes, and in extreme situations can lead to … [Read More...]

2022: Our Year of IVP in Review
This past summer a call to action was published in the American Journal of Public Health which highlighted a national survey of leaders in accredited public health schools and programs in the U.S. … [Read More...]

National Injury Prevention Day: Safer gun storage to prevent child injuries and death
On November 18th safety advocates at University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital in Iowa City will be promoting injury prevention, including safer storage of guns, by handing out educational … [Read More...]