Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center

06/06/2025

From bikes to boats, pools to parks, you made it through Spring safely—let’s keep it going all summer.

What’s your top safety tip? ☀️

Learn more: www.hiprc.org/summer-safety/
UW Medicine Harborview Medical Center Public Health - Seattle & King County Safe Kids Seattle South King Injury Free Coalition for Kids Washington State Department of Health American Academy of Pediatrics

06/04/2025

A 13-year-old is recovering after a serious e-bike crash. His helmet made all the difference.🧠🚲🛴

UW Medicine spoke with the local teen & Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center's Dr. Beth Ebel about staying safe on e-scooters and e-bikes this summer and beyond.

Safety Tips + Story: www.hiprc.org/blog/from-sidewalk-to-icu-bike-and-scooter-crashes/

05/28/2025

Seattle is set to warm up this Wednesday, with temperatures potentially climbing into the low 80s. However, it’s important to remember that while the air may feel hot, lakes, rivers, and ocean waters often remain dangerously cold. Stay safe around water with these essential tips:

-Wear a life jacket
-Do not consume alcohol and drugs when around water
-Remember that lakes, rivers and the ocean can remain dangerously cold even when the air temperature is warm
-Take extreme caution around rivers. If you do choose to enter a river, always tell someone where you plan to enter and exit before you leave home
-When children are swimming or playing near the water, designate an adult to watch and stay nearby at all times
-Swim at public pools monitored by lifeguards and enroll in swim lessons.

Click the link for more water safety information from Public Health – Seattle & King County. https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dph/about-king-county/about-public-health/news/news-archive-2025/05-23-drowning-prevention

05/27/2025

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. 💚

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. HIPRC joins the national movement to raise awareness about mental health.

05/22/2025

NIHHIS Heat Safety Week:

When outdoors in the heat, wear lightweight, loose-fitting, and light-colored clothing. Hats are also a good idea to protect your face and scalp from harmful UV rays. Also, don’t forget to apply sunscreen liberally. More info: weather.gov/safety/heat

05/22/2025

Take a safe boating course.

05/22/2025

Did you know that more children and teens drown in open water than in pools? A day at the beach or the lake is fun for kids, but open water also has risks, which are different from a swimming pool. Be aware of situations that are unique to open water, such as limited visibility, depth, uneven surfaces, currents and undertow. Learn how kids can stay safe in open water: https://www.safekids.org/blog/keeping-kids-safe-open-water

05/14/2025

Water Safety Day is back May 17 @ Kent YMCA! 🛟💙
Join us, YMCA of Greater Seattle, and No More Under for a FREE community event with free life jackets, open swim, food, giveaways & water safety tips!

We hope to see you there! Details🔗: hiprc.org/blog/water-safety-day-2025/

05/09/2025

ICYMI: Dr. Beth Ebel shared key injury prevention tips for electric scooter safety on KING 5. With scooter-related injuries at Harborview Medical Center up 37% from 2023 to 2024, it’s more important than ever to ride smart and stay safe.

🔗:

Dr. Beth Ebel provides advice on E-Scooter Safety in her recent KING 5 interview. Learn how to stay safer on the road.

05/08/2025

Bike helmets can reduce the risk of traumatic brain injury by up to 88%. But that’s just one part of riding safely.

➡️Swipe through our quick guide to helmet fitting, route planning, and smart riding habits. Whether you’re new to cycling or riding daily, these simple steps can help you stay safer on the road.

Learn more at hiprc.org/bicycle-safety
Federal Highway Administration NHTSA Public Health - Seattle & King County UW Medicine Harborview Medical Center WSDOT U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Safe Kids Seattle South King Safe Kids Worldwide King County Target Zero Coalition

05/07/2025

Scooter-involved injuries at Harborview Medical Center jumped 37% from 2023 to 2024. HIPRC's Dr. Beth Ebel talked with KING 5 about how to stay safe on the road.

Harborview Medical Center reports serious injuries increased by 37% in 2024 compared to 2023.