Injury Prevention Research Center at Emory

Are you a community organization writing grants or wanting to learn more about writing grants? Register for this free grant writing webinar from the Region IV Public Health Training Center, "Creating a Plan for Grant Writing Success: Decoding Requests for Funding Proposals (RFPs) and Preparing for Proposal Development
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Protect your vision this summer. July is Eye Injury Prevention Month, and it's crucial to stay informed. Check out these tips from Hopkins Medicine to prevent eye injuries: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/preventing-eye-injuries

Eye Injury Prevention Eye injuries affect about 2.5 million people every year. Here are tips for preventing injury to your eyes.

July is Minority Mental Health Month, shining a spotlight on diverse communities' mental wellbeing. Let's promote understanding and support. Learn more from NAMI Communicate: https://ow.ly/wB0r50SsX2C

June 28-July 4 is Fireworks Safety Awareness Week! Let's keep celebrations safe. Leave fireworks to licensed operators in authorized displays only. Learn more about staying safe at https://ow.ly/vrEv50SsWBo.

July is Eye-Injury Prevention Month! Stay informed and protect your vision with valuable resources from the American Academy of Opthalmology. Visit their site for tips on safeguarding your eyes: https://ow.ly/2myI50SsVFE

June is World Elder Abuse Awareness Month! Join us in raising awareness about elder abuse and neglect. Let's protect our elders and ensure their safety and well-being. https://ow.ly/Jaas50SqhcN

Recent CDC data shows over half of public health workers reported depression, anxiety, PTSD, or suicidal thoughts in the past 2 weeks. Long hours and no time off increase mental health risks. Read more: https://ow.ly/uaBt50Sqh5w

Symptoms of Depression, Anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Among 26,174 surveyed state, tribal, local, and territorial ...

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Encounters for Firearm Injuries in 858 U.S. Counties from Jan 2019 to Sept 2023 show alarming trends. Rates highest among males, Black individuals aged 15-24. Read more in the latest MMWR. https://ow.ly/Hvth50SpIFJ

Keep your family safe with proper gun storage at home. Always store fi****ms unloaded, locked, and out of reach of children.

Join me and more than 10 million people who have made the promise to protect children from gun violence. https://ow.ly/8O6u50S6gcR

Gun violence is preventable when you know the signs. Learn and share the warning signs of violence. Text KNOW to 79775.

Often people do not realize that they are considered a caregiver, but if you are providing care
or assistance to a family member or a friend, YOU are a caregiver. The California Department of
Aging has compiled a list of resources to assist you in this role. Whether you are a new or
seasoned caregiver, protecting the health and safety of you and your loved ones is always a top
priority. https://bit.ly/ALZDcare

One in five people will develop dementia. Keep your body and brain healthy. Learn more about
the facts and figures of Alzheimer’s disease: https://bit.ly/ALZDaware

One in six baby boomers who live to be 65 years of age and older will develop Alzheimer’s
disease. Keep your body and brain healthy. For healthy lifestyle tips and resources, see
https://bit.ly/BRAINhealth

Last week, we hosted a panel on 'How to Host a Fall Prevention' event. Check out the webinar here! This 1-hour session offers insights and resources for educating communities on evidence-based fall prevention strategies, including an awareness event and Q&A.

Falls Free Friday "How to Host a Fall Prevention Event" Panel Session This 1-hour session will provide participants with the knowledge and resources needed to effectively educate the community on the importance of evidence-base...

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of
dementia and causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior. Learn more about the
signs: https://bit.ly/ALZD10

Join us on June 15th, as we celebrate men's health week with Dekalb public health, dedicated to improving wellness and education.

Gun violence—intensified by long-standing inequities and public health disparities—is taking a devastating toll on Black and Latinx people in America. We to call attention to the disproportionate impact of gun violence on these communities.

Every day, more than 110 people in the US are killed with guns and more than 200 are shot and wounded—but it doesn’t have to be this way. We on National Gun Violence Awareness Day because we CAN end gun violence.

On June 3-5, 2022—Wear Orange Weekend—people will come together from across the country to paint America orange and spread awareness about the gun violence crisis that takes more than 40K lives every year and devastates countless others.

Join a event in your area:

Did you know why we wear orange in honor of those whose lives have been taken due to gun violence? We wear orange to honor Hadiya Pendleton, who was 15 years old when she was shot and killed in Chicago in 2013. Just one week earlier, Hadiya had performed with her high school majorette squad at President Obama's second inaugural parade. Visit this link to learn more: https://wearorange.org/

Orange is the color we wear on National Gun Violence Awareness Day to honor those whose lives have been taken or forever changed by senseless and preventable gun violence. On June 3, 2022, join us and .

Emory was awarded a $6M PCORI grant to study PTSD screening for pregnant Black women, aiming to improve maternal mental health and birth outcomes. Excited to announce this crucial step forward led by IPRCE core faculty Drs Lott and Woods-Jaeger. https://news.emory.edu/stories/2024/05/som_bhc_ptsd_black_women/story.html?utm_source=Emory_Report&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Emory_Report_EB_053024

Emory awarded $6 million to study PTSD screening for pregnant Black women | Emory University | Atlanta GA Emory University School of Medicine researchers, in partnership with the University of Missouri Kansas City (UMKC), have been awarded a five-year, $6 million award from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) to conduct a study aimed at improving health outcomes for pregnant Black w...

Mental health is for everyone, and everyone deserves mental health support when they need it. Learn more at FindSupport.gov.

Make a difference in child passenger safety with T4CIP's Day of Action on May 22, 2024! Join the webinar tomorrow from 2-3 p.m. ET. Register at: https://bit.ly/CheckBeforeYouChangeWebinar to educate parents and caregivers about the importance of using the right car seat for their child.

Age joyfully! Consider your passions and interests and pursue something that brings you happiness and fulfillment. Remember that mental health support is available to you if you need it. Visit samhsa.gov/resources-serving-older-adults to learn more.

Summer break is a time for kids to have fun, but safety should always come first! Parents, teach your children these easy rhyming tips to help them remember basic safety principles when walking, cycling, or swimming.

Tune in our webinar from last week, where Dr. Lynn Davey, a psychologist and communication framing scientist, for her workshop on messaging strategies for public health! Learn how to effectively communicate health equity in injury prevention. Watch here:

Communication Framing Webinar: Health Equity with Lynn Davey This webinar recording will improve your understanding of Health Equity in Injury Prevention: The Science and Art of Communication Framing.

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. We honor their diverse cultural heritage and support their mental health. Help is available for all. FindSupport.gov

Get ready to make a difference in child passenger safety with Trainees for Child Injury Prevention Day of Action on May 22, 2024! Join T4CIP in educating parents and caregivers about the importance of choosing the right car seat for their child. Join the webinar from 2-3 p.m. ET. Register: https://bit.ly/CheckBeforeYouChangeWebinar