The Injury Prevention Research Center at Emory (IPRCE) seeks to address the most significant injury concerns by bridging science and practice.
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12 Healthy Days of Kids | Day 8: Home Safety and Injury Prevention.
Swipe through to learn about the top home safety risks and use these evidence-based tips to help keep children safe this holiday season. Because when it comes to our kids, prevention is everything. 🏠💙
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12 Healthy Days of Kids | Day 7
Economic stress directly impacts youth mental health. Higher stress & loneliness were key pathways linking financial insecurity to depression, especially for youth of color.
Supporting kids means addressing emotional and economic needs.
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12 Days of Healthy Kids | Day 6
Youth violence is preventable.
Programs like PREVAYL strengthen healthy relationships—key to prevention and Safe States advocacy.
Youth violence prevention: cdc.gov/youth-violence/progr…
Safe States advocacy: safestates.org/page/Advocacy
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12 Days of Healthy Kids | Day 5
Data drives prevention. đź“Š
Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) can help counteract the effects of ACEs, when communities have access to actionable data.
Learn how PACE D2A turns data into advocacy & prevention:
iprce.emory.edu/pace-d2a.htm…
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Day 4: Healthy Kids Series đź’™
Firearm safety starts at home. Locked unloaded firearms and clear conversations help keep kids safe.
Learn more about pediatric firearm injury research:
publications.aap.org/pediatr…
Get involved in advocacy:
safestates.org/page/Advocacy
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Day 3 of #HealthyKids:
Dr. Sofia Chaudhary reminds us why kids need equitable, culturally responsive mental-health screening.
Study: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam…
Advocacy tools: safestates.org/page/Advocacy
Need support? Call/text 988 anytime.
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Day 2 of our Healthy Kids Series đź’™
Research from Dr. Agarwal & Dr. Lott shows ACEs screening is safe — it does not worsen caregiver PTSD symptoms. 📄 iprce.emory.edu/_includes/do…
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Day 1 of 12 Days of Healthy Kids 🧠🚲
Helmets protect growing brains. IPRCE research from Dr. Agarwal & Dr. Fraser Doh shows kids who wear helmets are far less likely to suffer head injuries.
As holiday gifts roll in, make sure wheels come with helmets.
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We’re kicking off 12 Days of Healthy Kids! 🎉
Each day, we’ll spotlight research programs that help keep kids safe.
Follow along as we show how evidence-based public health protects our children. 💛
#HealthyKids #InjuryPrevention #IPRCE
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🚗 Join us Dec 15 (10:30 AM–12 PM ET) for On the Road Across the Lifespan!
Hear experts from Emory, GA DPH, IPRCE & Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta discuss trends, policies & strategies to promote safer driving at every age.
Register: tinyurl.com/yc5y5uaz
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Support future leaders in injury & violence prevention! 🌟
SAVIR’s Student Scholarship Campaign is live—help fund travel awards our annual student paper prize.
Donate: thesavir.org/portal/#donatio…
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Today is #NationalInjuryPreventionDay đź’š
We’re shining a green light to promote safety and help all communities #BeInjuryFree.
Learn more: nationalinjurypreventionday.…
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We’re proud to share that IPRCE has received nearly $150K to strengthen Georgia’s fall prevention coalition! 💪🏽
We’re expanding partnerships, supporting local programs, and reducing fall risks for older adults and others at risk.
news.emory.edu/stories/2025/…
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Learn how to turn data into compelling stories! đź“Š
Join IPRCE Dr. Lynn Davey for From Numbers to Narrative: Framing Data for Understanding
🗓️ Oct 29 | 12–1:30 PM
Scan the QR code or click the link to register! zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_…
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💡 Georgia orgs serving older adults: apply for up to $5,000 to expand falls prevention programs!
📅 Deadline: Sept 26
👉 Apply here: som.qualtrics.emory.edu/jfe/…
#FallsPrevention #PublicHealth #FallsPreventionAwarenessWeek
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📢 Join us Sept 30 (10:30 AM–12 PM EST) for The Violence Project: How to Stop a Mass Shooting Epidemic. Dr. Jillian Peterson will share data, risk factors & prevention strategies. 💻 Virtual & free to attend. Register: zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_…
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🚨 FREE training alert!
Join the Community-Engaged Evaluation ECHO Series (Oct–Nov 2025). 8 sessions on evaluation tools, methods & community impact for injury violence prevention. CHES/CPH credits available!
Register 👉 tinyurl.com/2sd88dby
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Falls Free Fridays 2025 are here! 🍂 Free webinars every Friday in September (10–11am EST) on dementia, caregiver support, assistive tech & campus safety.
📅 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26
👉 All event links here: linkedin.com/feed/update/urn…
#FallsFreeFridays #FallsPrevention #HealthyAging
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Injury Prevention Research Center at Emory retweeted
21 Aug 2025
Tune in tomorrow to hear @RandiSmithMD, an incredible, compassionate physician and advocate, talk about the heart work in violence prevention as she shares reflections from IVYY, @GradyHealth Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program. @IPRCEmory @GAChapterAAP @TheHAVI
1 Aug 2025
Pop in to hear this local hero! Visit tiny.cc/# to reserve your spot today! #gradymemorialhospital #iprce #rollinsschoolofpublichealth #injuryprevention #putkids1st #gaaap #fips2025
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🚨 Applications are open for Emory’s 2025 Injury & Violence Prevention Certificate!
Gain hands-on training, pro networks & skills to lead in injury, violence & overdose prevention.
📅 Apply by Sept 19, 2025: iprce.emory.edu/education-tr…
#PublicHealth #InjuryPrevention #Emory
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