Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center

The 6th Annual KyPQC Meeting is on Sept. 11 at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum! Join us to learn about improving perinatal care. Register by Sept. 10. Read more here: https://shorturl.at/wr9CI

Join us on Aug 28 for at University of Kentucky College of Public Health! Learn to administer naloxone, explore overdose prevention resources, and discover research opportunities with KIPRC.

The "Kentucky Resident Emergency Department Visits for Nonfatal Drug Overdoses, 2019–2023” Annual Report (Updated June 2024) is now available. Check it out under Resources on the KIPRC site! https://shorturl.at/RyB9u

Injuries from falls are a leading cause of hospitalization for older adults in KY. Join us for the Virtual 2024 Kentucky Fall & Osteoporosis Prevention Summit on Aug 14 to learn effective fall prevention strategies. Register now!

More info here: https://kiprc.uky.edu/news/registration-now-open-virtual-2024-kentucky-fall-and-osteoporosis-prevention-summit

Over 500 harm reduction advocates gathered at the Kentucky Harm Reduction Summit to connect, learn, and innovate for better public health! Leah Dick, Catherine Hines, and Chris Smith showcased FindMentalHealthNow.org and FindNaloxoneNowKy.org.

On September 28, 2024, from 10 AM - 1 PM at Jacobson Park, Lexington, KY, Voices Of Hope-Lexington, Inc. will host an event to remember lives lost to overdose and celebrate recovery. Enjoy a free lunch, interactive memorials, resource tables, and Narcan training.

Have a Safe Fourth of July! Check out these firework safety tips from our KIPRC fire expert to enjoy an injury-free celebration.

Full story here: https://shorturl.at/hd1Xj

We're excited to announce the release of the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center's 2023 Annual Report! With 15 funded projects grounded in partnerships and teamwork, our dedicated faculty and staff work tirelessly to reduce the burden of injuries in our great commonwealth. Let's make Kentucky safer together!

Check it out here:https://kiprc.uky.edu/sites/default/files/2024-06/2023-kiprc-annual-report_final.pdf

Do you think a visual notification display in the car would help you drive safer when approaching roadside incidents? Our friends from the Light and Health Research Center at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai are conducting research to prevent vehicle crashes involving emergency responders, road maintenance workers, and others along the roadside.

Give your opinion to help out with their research by taking their survey: https://forms.gle/8sFbwDpkd4dTARKh9

KIPRC has released Brief 32: Six Major Overdose-Related Substances and General Overdose-Related Events in Kentucky, January 1, 2017–September 30, 2023.

This detailed report covers data on overdose-related deaths, emergency department visits, and hospitalizations in Kentucky over the past six years.

Get informed and stay updated by checking out the full report on our website: https://kiprc.uky.edu/sites/default/files/2024-05/k-sure-brief-32_final-002.pdf

Congrats to Catherine Hines for winning KIPRC Staff of the Year at University of Kentucky College of Public Health Summer Assembly! Your dedication and hard work are truly appreciated!

Happy Women's Health Week! 🎉 Join the Kentucky Perinatal Association at their Annual Conference from June 2-4, 2024, at Lake Cumberland State Resort Park! Dedicated to reducing infant mortality by supporting moms and babies, this event is a celebration of women's health and a platform for advocacy.

Register Here: https://traininghub.kentuckyperinatal.org/2023-conference/ #

Drug overdose deaths spiked following Kentucky’s COVID-19 stay-at-home and business closure orders of March 2020. But the industries that suffered the most overdose deaths were surprising, according to research conducted by the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center at the University of Kentucky College of Public Health.

COVID-19 shutdown flips drug overdose mortality rates among industries | College of Public Health Drug overdose deaths spiked following Kentucky’s COVID-19 stay-at-home and business closure orders of March 2020. But the industries that suffered the most overdose deaths were surprising, according to research conducted by the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center (KIPRC) at the Universi...

Gov. Beshear announced the launch of secondchance.ky.gov for , providing resources to help Kentuckians overcoming addiction or incarceration find jobs, get education, and access recovery support. The site includes Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center's resource Find Help Now KY

Access the site here: https://secondchance.ky.gov/Pages/index.aspx

Welcome ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​My faith teaches me that there are second chances in this life – and that we are all our brothers’ and sisters’ keepers. To help ...

A recent University of Kentucky study found that overdose fatalities in Kentucky are on the decline overall.

However, state data shows an eight percent rise in overdose deaths in the Black community. It is a finding that is opening up the conversation about how to address barriers in substance use treatment for those in marginalized communities.
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UK study finds disparities in substance use disorder for communities of color Overdose fatalities are on the decline overall, but data shows it is not a blanket trend.

KIPRC joins forces with Voices of Hope to tackle disparities in substance use disorder support and harm reduction efforts.

Read the story here: https://shorturl.at/bnvzK

Gov. Andy Beshear & Terry Bunn, Ph.D., Director of KIPRC, announced the revamped FindHelpNowKY.org! Now offering real-time access to mental health & substance use disorder treatment, recovery housing, & more.

Read more here: https://shorturl.at/nIN14

KSPAN Meeting - Mark your calendars KSPAN Meeting - Save the Date - November 15th, 2017 Location will be KACo, 400 Englewood Frankfort Kentucky from 10:00am to 4:00pm

KIPRC's groundbreaking study exposes unique risk factors among older, rural-dwelling male veterans.

Full Story: https://shorturl.at/sxM57

University of Kentucky College of Public Health

KIPRC's KY Resident Drug Overdose Mortality Dashboard is now updated! Get the latest data for a comprehensive overview of drug overdoses in Kentucky, with insights into county-level impacts. This dashboard considers various factors and limitations, providing vital information for understanding and addressing the overdose crisis.

Access the Dashboard here: https://shorturl.at/gwQX8

A recent spike in nonfatal drug overdoses in Lexington-Fayette County, Kentucky, has prompted the health department to recommend naloxone usage, the KIPRC created Overdose Alert System playing a crucial role in identifying the spike.

Full Story here: https://shorturl.at/brvB3

University of Kentucky College of Public Health

INVESTGATIVE REPORT RELEASE: A 49-year-old farm services employee was killed when the light-duty pickup truck he was driving was struck by another vehicle. The driver was following his co-worker, who was driving a much larger truck. The larger truck became inoperable and had to stop in the right lane of the highway. The pickup truck was positioned behind the larger truck when it was struck from the rear.

READ THE REPORT: http://tinyurl.com/3mfcpaku

University of Kentucky College of Public Health Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center

Embrace the magic of the season, but stay fire-safe! Robert McCool, program manager at KIPRC is sharing essential tips from LED candles to tree safety to make your holiday celebrations both festive and safe.

Full Story: https://shorturl.at/xyGH5

University of Kentucky College of Public Health

KIPRC has secured an $850,000 grant from the CDC to launch the AVERT program, enhancing real-time surveillance on firearm injuries, violence-related incidents, and mental health conditions. KIPRC aims to provide timely data for targeted violence prevention strategies.

Read the full story: https://shorturl.at/kxLP9

Thrilled to announce that KIPRC, in partnership with the Kentucky Department for Public Health, has secured a $27 million grant from the CDC's Overdose Data to Action program. Together, we're implementing nine strategic initiatives over five years, leveraging data to drive action and reduce overdose-related harms.

Read the full story here: https://shorturl.at/adTY9

University of Kentucky College of Public Health

See you tomorrow for our open house! Refreshments will be available from DV8 Kitchen
🕑 When: Nov. 16, 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
📍 Where: 2365 Harrodsburg Road, Building B, Suites 340 and 475

University of Kentucky College of Public Health

Join us at KIPRC's Open House on Nov. 16!

🕑 When: Nov. 16, 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
📍 Where: 2365 Harrodsburg Road, Building B, Suites 340 and 475

Discover how KIPRC's innovative injury prevention programs are shaping a safer KY. Plus, enjoy delicious pastries from DV8 Kitchen

University of Kentucky College of Public Health

Su***de was the 13th leading cause of death in Kentucky and the second leading cause of death among young people in 2019, and su***de numbers have increased in Kentucky each year since. World Su***de Prevention Day is a good reminder to all that su***des are preventable.

https://kiprc.uky.edu/news/resources-available-world-su***de-prevention-day

University of Kentucky College of Public Health

Resources Available for World Su***de Prevention Day | KIPRC Su***de was the 13th leading cause of death in Kentucky and the second leading cause of death among young people in 2019, and su***de numbers have increased in Kentucky each year since. World Su***de Prevention Day, September 10, is a good reminder to all that su***des are preventable.

To recognize International Overdose Awareness Day, the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center is highlighting resources on preventing workplace drug overdoses and supporting substance use disorder recovery.

KIPRC offers workplace overdose prevention resources To recognize International Overdose Awareness Day on Aug. 31, the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center (KIPRC) is highlighting resources on preventing workplace drug overdoses and supporting substance use disorder (SUD) recovery.