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...]
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2023 Pilot Grants
We announce the availability of pilot funds to support pilot projects in injury & violence prevention.
Learn about the pilot program and how to apply.
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Student Success
“I owe my current success to the training I received from the IPRC.” – Laura Schwab Reese, PhD, 2015
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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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Prospective Students
Learn about degree programs, funding opportunities and what current students and alumni are up to.
Resources for Advocacy
Find resources that can help you advocate for injury and violence prevention.
Research
We create knowledge to keep you safe in your home, on the road, in your workplace, and in your community.
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Education & Training
We train current and next generation researchers and public health professionals.
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Outreach
We collaborate with partners locally, nationally, and internationally to put research into action.
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Welcome to the University of Iowa Injury Prevention Research Center
We prevent injuries through interdisciplinary research, education and outreach.
UI IPRC Injury Blog

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...]

Pilot funds support IVP researchers over decades
Three new videos from the UI Injury Prevention Research Center (UI IPRC) highlight how the center’s pilot grant program has helped University of Iowa faculty and students grow injury & violence … [Read More...]

Preventing suicide: Q & A with Dr. Vakkalanka on mobile crisis outreach
Many people suffering from a mental health crisis arrive to hospital emergency departments (EDs) for emergency psychiatric care, which can contribute to emergency room overcrowding and longer wait … [Read More...]

Staying safe on the farm
Farming is vital to our society by providing food and raw materials, but comes with unique hazards that put farmers, their families, and farm workers at risk for injuries and death – both which are … [Read More...]