Nov. 18 – Around the country trauma hospitals, buildings and bridges will light up green as advocates in injury and violence prevention mark the second annual National Injury Prevention Day. This day … [Read More...]
UI IPRC Injury Blog
Students inspired to study injury & violence prevention
Dan Corry, a PhD student in the UI Department of Epidemiology, sustained a mild concussion after falling while snowboarding 15 years ago. He didn’t know then that this injury would set him on a career … [Read More...]
Preventing youth suicide
According to a new research study published in JAMA Pediatrics, around one in four young people globally is experiencing clinically elevated depression, while one in five is experiencing clinically … [Read More...]
Using real-world technology to study bicycle safety for kids & adults
This month many children around the country will be returning to in-person school after over a year of online and hybrid learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While some will arrive to school by … [Read More...]
Addressing childhood trauma: An interview with Iowa ACEs 360
In a Sesame Street video for parents and caregivers, Big Bird thanks Alan for a hug (“You give the best hugs”) before moving off the screen. Alan then tells the audience that when children experience … [Read More...]