Harborview Injury Prevention & Research Center
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Official Twitter of @UWMedicine's Harborview Injury Prev. & Research Center. Together, we have the power to prevent injury and violence.
Seattle, WA
Joined October 2009
RT @UWAnesthPainMed: @UW_PHI @UWSoN @UW_Pharmacy @uwsocialwork @nwgwec @HIPRC Fantastic news! Congratulations to all awarded. We are especi….
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RT @UW_PHI: And the team from the Lummi Nation, @UWAnesthPainMed, @UWSoN, @UW_Pharmacy, @uwsocialwork, @nwgwec, and @HIPRC for their projec….
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It’s going to be a warm weekend!!.
Hot temperatures this weekend, with highs Sunday and Monday reaching the mid 80s to low 90s across western WA. Stay hydrated and know the signs of heat exhaustion. If you are headed to the water, remember that water temps are still in the 60s, which can induce shock. #wawx
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Open water, bikes, high heat, fireworks—summer risks are real. Stay safe, stay aware. 🧠☀️. Learn more:
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RT @AdventistHC: That $18.27B cost estimate is according to a March 2025 Research Report: The Burden of Violence to U.S. Hospitals released….
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"Prepared by @UWMedicine's @HIPRC, the report analyzes the financial costs & broader impacts of violence and threatening behavior and found that the total financial cost of violence to hospitals in 2023 was estimated at $18.27 billion.". View the report:
AHA report finds workplace and community violence costs hospitals more than $18 billion annually: #AHAToday.
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A 13-year-old is recovering after a serious e-bike crash. His helmet made all the difference.🧠🚲🛴. @UWMedicine spoke with the local teen & @HIPRC's @DrBethEbel about staying safe on e-scooters and e-bikes this summer and beyond. Safety Tips + Story:
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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. 💚.#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
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RT @NWSSeattle: #NIHHIS Heat Safety Week:. When outdoors in the heat, wear lightweight, loose-fitting, and light-colored clothing. Hats are….
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RT @NWSSeattle: #NIHHIS Heat Safety Week:. It's important to not wait until heat arrives to begin protecting yourself. If the forecast call….
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RT @uwmnewsroom: E-scooters and E-bikes cases increase. “We’ve seen increases of almost 36% from last year @harborviewmc , and these are s….
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The deadline is almost here. If you've started your INSIGHT High School application, this is your sign to finish + pay by Monday, 5/19!. This isn’t just a summer program—it’s your launchpad into medicine, research, and public health. 👉
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ICYMI: @DrBethebel shared key injury prevention tips for e-scooter safety on @KING5Seattle. With scooter-related injuries at @harborviewmc up 37% from 2023 to 2024, it’s more important than ever to ride smart and stay safe. 🔗
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Bike safety starts at the top — with a helmet.🧠. ➡️Swipe through for quick tips on helmet fit, safe routes & injury prevention.
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RT @uwmnewsroom: Scooter-involved injuries @harborviewmc jumped 37% from 2023 to 2024, reports Dr. Beth Ebel. @DrBethebel @HIPRC @UWMedicin….
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Your mental health matters every day. Take the moment you need today and make your mental health a priority. #MHAM #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters
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Window Screens provide a false sense of security. You should NEVER open a window more than four inches. As temperatures increase across the state, learn how to keep children SAFE around open windows >>
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