Johns Hopkins Center for Injury Research and Policy
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Johns Hopkins Center for Injury Research and Policy
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The Johns Hopkins Center for Injury Research & Policy is a leader in injury & violence research, practice, education & translation. Stay connected with us: linktr.ee/johnshopkinscirp
Happy National Injury Prevention Day! Take today to help shine light on the need for injury prevention to build safer communities for all. Share how you are observing today and wear green to raise awareness.

Learn more about how you can participate at: bit.ly/4ozKNF4

#BeInjuryFree
November 18, 2025 at 2:27 PM
In 2017, one child every ten minutes was seen in the emergency room for medicine poisoning.

Safety tip #3: Save the Poison Help number in your phone and post it visibly at home: 1-800-222-1222. Specialists at poison control centers provide free, confidential, expert medical advice 24 hours a day.
November 17, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Join us for our Second Term Graduate Seminar in Injury Research and Policy. Monday 11/10 Sunny Wescott will join us to discuss Extreme Weather Trends and Secondary Impacts on Health. Register at: bit.ly/3KZzl6N
November 14, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Center faculty Mary Beth Howard was recently featured on Parents.com for an interview on the rise of unsafe baby sleep advice online. Dr. Howard cautions, “Viral does not mean verified.” Check out the full article at: bit.ly/499eaZZ
November 13, 2025 at 2:13 PM
The burden of environmental health problems continues to persist and disproportionately affect low-income families. Study by Center faculty Elise Omaki show home visiting programs address issues like lead, asthma triggers, and healthy housing. Learn more at: bit.ly/4qVChlq
November 12, 2025 at 2:38 PM
On November 18, we will be celebrating National Injury Prevention Day. Wear green, next Tuesday, to raise awareness and stay tuned for the activities that we will be participating in to celebrate the day. #BeInjuryFree

Learn more at: bit.ly/4ozKNF4
November 11, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Did you know properly fitted helmets can reduce the risk of head injuries by at least 45%?

National Child Safety and Protection Month safety tip #2: Have your children wear a properly fitted helmet and bright lights while riding a bike to prevent head injuries and increase visibility.
November 10, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Join us for our Second Term Graduate Seminar in Injury Research and Policy. Monday 11/10 Paul E. Spector will join us to discuss Health and Safety Risk Exposure in Hospital Nursing. Register at: bit.ly/3KZzl6N
November 7, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Unsafe sleep practices contribute to sleep-related infant mortality. Research by Center faculty Mary Beth Howard reveals caregivers of infants visiting the ED for mild illness often do not follow safe sleep practices, which worsened during and after illness. Learn more at: bit.ly/49sKFST
November 5, 2025 at 2:45 PM
This month is National Child Safety and Protection Month.

Safety tip #1: Take your kids to playgrounds with shock-absorbing surfaces such as rubber, sand, or mulch. If your child falls, the landing will be more cushioned. Learn more at: bit.ly/4hMvxSI
November 3, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Drowsy driving kills — but is preventable. Drowsy driving is more likely to cause a crash and is dangerously common. Young drivers are at greatest risk of falling asleep behind the wheel. Advise your teens to delay driving until they’re well-rested. Learn more at: bit.ly/4hE81Hr
November 2, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Join us for our Second Term Graduate Seminar in Injury Research and Policy. Monday 11/3 Michael Wright will join us to discuss case studies in the investigation of workplace injuries, illnesses, and exposures. Register at: bit.ly/4hulRw2.
October 31, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Micromobility device injuries and deaths continue to increase in the U.S. Study by Center faculty Johnathon Ehsani found that statewide hospital data demonstrates an increased likelihood of serious injuries associated with electric bicycle micromobility device use. Learn more at: bit.ly/3L8nlQr
October 29, 2025 at 1:35 PM
One of the most powerful things you can offer a domestic violence survivor is support. Help them create a safety plan – a personalized, practical plan to improve their safety while experiencing abuse, preparing to leave an abusive situation, or after you leave. Learn more at: bit.ly/4qseb1j
October 27, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Join us for our Second Term Graduate Seminar in Injury Research and Policy. Monday 10/27 Drs. Emily (Yueng-hsiang) Huang & Frank Giordano will join us to discuss Building Total Worker Health: From the TWH Climate Survey to Culture Training. Register at: bit.ly/3KZzl6N
October 24, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Area-level credit scores, a novel measure of socioeconomic position, offers new insight to examine the spatial association between area-level credit scores and firearm violence.
A recent study by Center faculty Mudia Uzzi revealed a significant link between the two.
Learn more at: bit.ly/498FM1a
October 23, 2025 at 3:52 PM
For Domestic Violence Awareness Month, take time to educate yourself and others. Understanding domestic violence complexities is essential to support those in need. Take the time to share what you learn to foster awareness and empathy. Learn more at: bit.ly/4mya2pu

#CallforUnity #WithSurvivors
October 20, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Join us at the 2025 Annual APHA ICEHS Section Awards Dinner for a night of camaraderie, recognition, and delicious food! We will gather during the APHA Annual Meeting in Washington DC on Tuesday evening, November 4th, from 6-10pm. Tickets are on sale now at bit.ly/ICEHSawards2....
October 17, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Sexual minority and vulnerable women experience a range of mental health challenges. Research by Center faculty Kamila A. Alexander found sexual minority and vulnerable women have unique mental health and social support-related experiences and needs. Learn more at: bit.ly/3VztmaS
October 15, 2025 at 3:52 PM
For Domestic Violence Awareness month, find ways to support survivors. Encourage your friend or family experiencing domestic violence to seek help from counselors, therapists, or support groups that specialize in trauma and abuse. Learn more at: bit.ly/4mya2pu

#CallforUnity #WithSurvivors
October 13, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Join us for our First Term Graduate Seminar in Injury Research and Policy. Monday 10/13 Mudia Uzzi will join us to discuss Neighborhood-Level Trajectories of Structural Racism and Opioid-Involved Overdose Death. Register at: bit.ly/41r3j95
October 10, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Join us at the 2025 Annual APHA ICEHS Section Awards Dinner for a night of camaraderie, recognition, and delicious food! We will gather during the APHA Annual Meeting in Washington DC on Tuesday evening, November 4th, from 6-10pm. Tickets are on sale now at bit.ly/ICEHSawards2....
October 9, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Sudden unexpected infant death is the leading cause of post-neonatal infant mortality in the United States, with disproportionately high rates in Baltimore City, Maryland. Study by Center faculty Mary Beth Howard describes collaboration to decrease infant mortality. Learn more at:
Collaboration to Reduce Sudden Unexpected Infant Death With Child Fatality Review and Outreach - PubMed
Sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) is the leading cause of postneonatal infant mortality in the United States, with disproportionately high rates in Baltimore City and Baltimore County in…
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October 8, 2025 at 3:52 PM
October is Domestic Violence Awareness month, a chance for anyone and everyone to unite in the work to end domestic violence. This month, work to create a safe space for survivors to share their experiences without fear of judgment or blame. Learn more at: bit.ly/4mya2pu
#CallforUnity #WithSurvivors
October 6, 2025 at 1:30 PM
This week is National Fire Prevention week. Take this week to learn how to buy, charge, and dispose of lithium-ion batteries safely. Recycling your device or battery at a safe battery recycling location is the best way to dispose of them. Learn more at: bit.ly/3IDFXXy
October 5, 2025 at 1:30 PM