The Injury Prevention Centre, University of Alberta, is committed to reducing injuries. Did you know injuries are the leading killer of Albertans under 45?
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Injury Prevention Centre retweeted
16 Oct 2025
Save the date! October 20 to 26 is Canadian Youth Road Safety Week! Join the conversation on social media, using the hashtags #OurFutureRoads #CYRSW2025 parachute.ca/ourfutureroads
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Injury Prevention Centre retweeted
22 Sep 2025
Know the signs: headache, dizziness, blurred vision, feeling “in a fog.” Also: difficulty concentrating, emotional changes, and sleep issues. If you suspect a concussion - stop activity and get medical help. 🔗 parachute.ca/en/injury-topic… #ConcussionEd #CheckForConcussions #TurnSafetyOn
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Injury Prevention Centre retweeted
19 Aug 2025
We're seeing more golf carts on the streets, in parking lots, and in the school drop-off line. Low-speed does not equal low-risk, and car seats aren't properly tested for safety on golf carts, so use these tips to keep your kids (and everyone) safer.
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Injury Prevention Centre retweeted
30 Jul 2025
CASA Raising Awareness About Grain Safety with Fifth Annual BeGrainSafe Week | L'Association canadienne de sécurité agricole sensibilise la popul... - mailchi.mp/casa-acsa/dcoa57a…
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Injury Prevention Centre retweeted
22 Jul 2025
If an evacuation alert is issued, pack essentials like medication, important documents, and emergency kits. Have enough medication and water for at least 3 days. #ABWildfire
Click below for more resources: ⬇️
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ALT Emergency survival kit with canned food, water bottles, first aid kit, flashlight, knife, matches, and medication on a wooden surface.
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Injury Prevention Centre retweeted
20 Jul 2025
#NationalDrowningPreventionWeek, recognized by @lifesavingabnwt, starts today. #DYK: 400 Canadians die in preventable water-related incidents each year. One drowning is far too many.
Learn important #watersafety tips from our partners this week at lifesavingsociety.com/water-….
ALT Water is pictured in a swimming pool.
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15 Jul 2025
RT @edmontonpolice: 19 people have died on Edmonton roads this year.
We’re not sugarcoating it anymore.
Slow down. Put down the phone. Do…
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Injury Prevention Centre retweeted
9 Jun 2025
Saturday Car Seat Clinic! You can book an appointment on our website safecommunitywb.ca or show up for a walk in appointment. We will be at Summit GM in Gregoire and you can follow our signage and posts the morning of to guide you to us. Come get your seats checked :)
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Injury Prevention Centre retweeted
4 Jun 2025
Keep on rolling this Wheel Week! Tomorrow is Wheel Week Wednesday! See you all out there! Be sure to be counted in by registering at shapeab.ca
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Injury Prevention Centre retweeted
2 Jun 2025
Our season of fire station open houses kicks off this weekend! Join us at Clareview Fire Station 18 this Saturday between 12-4 pm to meet your friendly neighbourhood firefighters and fire prevention officers, explore #yeg's fire trucks, and pick up important fire safety tips. 1/2
ALT A firefighter is pictured demonstrating firefighting equipment at a fire station open house. The graphic reads, "Visit your community fire station!"
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Injury Prevention Centre retweeted
1 Jun 2025
Wheel Week is here! Be counted in by registering at shapeab.ca @EverActiveAB @ABBlueCross @InMotionNetwork @AMAcommunity @AlbertaTrailNet @StopInjury
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Injury Prevention Centre retweeted
📢 Alberta Rural Health Week 2025 is almost here! 📢
Let's show our appreciation for the healthcare professionals who go above and beyond to provide quality care in rural communities.
Learn how you can participate at RhPAP.ca/ARHW
#ABRuralHealthWeek
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Injury Prevention Centre retweeted
20 May 2025
Good afternoon, #yeg! An industrial facility in the northeast will be flaring until approximately 7:00 p.m. tonight. Please know this visible flame is not an emergency event — there is no need to report in to 9-1-1. Thank you!
ALT Large flames are pictured burning from two flare stacks during gas flaring.
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Injury Prevention Centre retweeted
20 May 2025
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19 May 2025
Five tips for staying safe on an e-scooter: U of A experts provide advice on how to avoid injury while enjoying the latest micromobility craze.
Learn more: bit.ly/3Z9iGSk
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17 May 2025
Farms are busy places with lots of activity and traffic.
Protecting kids from incidents involving farm traffic starts with educating them about road safety.
For info on how to #KeepKidsFarmSafe: kidsfarmsafe.ca
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16 May 2025
Farm machinery is essential on every farm. But it’s also dangerous, and incidents can happen in an instant.
#KeepKidsFarmSafe by teaching them that farm machinery are not toys.
For more tips: kidsfarmsafe.ca
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15 May 2025
Growing up on a farm is a great experience. But there are areas that aren’t safe for kids on the farm.
#KeepKidsFarmSafe with safe play areas away from farm activity and other hazards.
More info at kidsfarmsafe.ca
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14 May 2025
Webinar time!
Join Dr. Kris Jatana, Dr. Gary Smith, Jonathan Midgett, PhD, and Trista Hamsmith on this webinar on button battery safety, hosted by Trainees for Child Injury Prevention and @PreventChildInj. 21 May from 1-2 PM (EST)
Register now: bit.ly/4jW1CaW
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