Injury Prevention Research Center at Emory

The Injury Prevention Research Center at Emory (IPRCE) seeks to address the most significant injury concerns by bridging science and practice.

[Injury Prevention Research Center at Emory @IPRCEmory]

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. 🏠💙

#IPRCE

[Injury Prevention Research Center at Emory @IPRCEmory]

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.

#IPRCE

[Injury Prevention Research Center at Emory @IPRCEmory]

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: https://t.co/Lvjg8uLevE
Safe States advocacy: https://t.co/DoU0IK4cv0
#HealthyKids

[Injury Prevention Research Center at Emory @IPRCEmory]

12 Days of Healthy Kids | Day 5

Data drives prevention. 📊
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:
https://t.co/qvi0kKRTWt

[Injury Prevention Research Center at Emory @IPRCEmory]

Day 4: Healthy Kids Series 💙
Firearm safety starts at home. Locked + unloaded firearms and clear conversations help keep kids safe.

Learn more about pediatric firearm injury research:
https://t.co/jr8Tql4oQx

Get involved in advocacy:
https://t.co/DoU0IK3EFs

#FirearmSafety

[Injury Prevention Research Center at Emory @IPRCEmory]

Day 3 of #HealthyKids:

Dr. Sofia Chaudhary reminds us why kids need equitable, culturally responsive mental-health screening.

Study: https://t.co/LtKdyQFjLf
Advocacy tools: https://t.co/DoU0IK3EFs

Need support? Call/text 988 anytime.

[Injury Prevention Research Center at Emory @IPRCEmory]

Day 2 of our Healthy Kids Series 💙
Research from Dr. Agarwal & Dr. Lott shows ACEs screening is safe — it does not worsen caregiver PTSD symptoms. 📄 https://t.co/d987iAF1uI

[Injury Prevention Research Center at Emory @IPRCEmory]

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.
#12DaysOfHealthyKids

[Injury Prevention Research Center at Emory @IPRCEmory]

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

[Injury Prevention Research Center at Emory @IPRCEmory]

🚗 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: https://t.co/9zS8lMZbBn

[Injury Prevention Research Center at Emory @IPRCEmory]

Support future leaders in injury & violence prevention! 🌟
SAVIR’s Student Scholarship Campaign is live—help fund travel awards + our annual student paper prize.

Donate: https://t.co/ipaudupXOj

[Injury Prevention Research Center at Emory @IPRCEmory]

Today is #NationalInjuryPreventionDay 💚
We’re shining a green light to promote safety and help all communities #BeInjuryFree.

Learn more: https://t.co/mYLZ8F165I

[Injury Prevention Research Center at Emory @IPRCEmory]

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.

https://t.co/Yj0YkBZHw8

#FallPrevention

[Injury Prevention Research Center at Emory @IPRCEmory]

Learn how to turn data into compelling stories! 📊
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! https://t.co/FmDvYWYxaC
#PublicHealth #Emory

[Injury Prevention Research Center at Emory @IPRCEmory]

💡 Georgia orgs serving older adults: apply for up to $5,000 to expand falls prevention programs!
📅 Deadline: Sept 26
👉 Apply here: https://t.co/WL9wSCp2SN
#FallsPrevention #PublicHealth #FallsPreventionAwarenessWeek

[Injury Prevention Research Center at Emory @IPRCEmory]

📢 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: https://t.co/IOyd2m4iJW

[Injury Prevention Research Center at Emory @IPRCEmory]

🚨 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 👉 https://t.co/oUd7tQ35q4

[Injury Prevention Research Center at Emory @IPRCEmory]

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: https://t.co/GRQpt5In8C
#FallsFreeFridays #FallsPrevention #HealthyAging

[Sofia Chaudhary, MD @sofiaschaudhary]

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

[Injury Prevention Research Center at Emory @IPRCEmory]

🚨 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: https://t.co/W4HUdP2ByL
#PublicHealth #InjuryPrevention #Emory