Injury Prevention Centre
@stopinjury.bsky.social
The Injury Prevention Centre, University of Alberta, is committed to reducing injuries. Did you know injuries are the leading killer of Albertans under 45?
Cozy up safely! 🔥
Use screens around gas / electric fireplaces. Kids’ skin burns easily, so never leave them unattended near heat. Remember: glass takes ~45 mins to cool down!
Use screens around gas / electric fireplaces. Kids’ skin burns easily, so never leave them unattended near heat. Remember: glass takes ~45 mins to cool down!
December 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Cozy up safely! 🔥
Use screens around gas / electric fireplaces. Kids’ skin burns easily, so never leave them unattended near heat. Remember: glass takes ~45 mins to cool down!
Use screens around gas / electric fireplaces. Kids’ skin burns easily, so never leave them unattended near heat. Remember: glass takes ~45 mins to cool down!
Holiday plants like Holly, mistletoe, and yew are poisonous! 🌿
Even poinsettias can cause rashes. Let's all enjoy holiday greenery by keeping it out of reach of kids and pets.
Call 1-844-POISON-X for help.
Even poinsettias can cause rashes. Let's all enjoy holiday greenery by keeping it out of reach of kids and pets.
Call 1-844-POISON-X for help.
December 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Holiday plants like Holly, mistletoe, and yew are poisonous! 🌿
Even poinsettias can cause rashes. Let's all enjoy holiday greenery by keeping it out of reach of kids and pets.
Call 1-844-POISON-X for help.
Even poinsettias can cause rashes. Let's all enjoy holiday greenery by keeping it out of reach of kids and pets.
Call 1-844-POISON-X for help.
Hosting guests for the Holidays?
Visitors may bring meds or batteries in their bags. Store coats / purses out of reach and ask guests to keep hazardous items high up. 💊👜
Poison Centre: 1-844-POISON-X
Visitors may bring meds or batteries in their bags. Store coats / purses out of reach and ask guests to keep hazardous items high up. 💊👜
Poison Centre: 1-844-POISON-X
December 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Hosting guests for the Holidays?
Visitors may bring meds or batteries in their bags. Store coats / purses out of reach and ask guests to keep hazardous items high up. 💊👜
Poison Centre: 1-844-POISON-X
Visitors may bring meds or batteries in their bags. Store coats / purses out of reach and ask guests to keep hazardous items high up. 💊👜
Poison Centre: 1-844-POISON-X
Decorating for the Holidays? 🎄✨
Safety first! Water real trees, use CSA-accredited lights, and keep breakable ornaments or toxic "bubble lights" out of reach of little ones.
Safety first! Water real trees, use CSA-accredited lights, and keep breakable ornaments or toxic "bubble lights" out of reach of little ones.
December 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Decorating for the Holidays? 🎄✨
Safety first! Water real trees, use CSA-accredited lights, and keep breakable ornaments or toxic "bubble lights" out of reach of little ones.
Safety first! Water real trees, use CSA-accredited lights, and keep breakable ornaments or toxic "bubble lights" out of reach of little ones.
𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆!
Take the next 10 minutes be physically active wherever you are - whatever your ability. Try the Heel-Raise exercise found on our Everyday Exercises poster.
Download the poster here: https://bit.ly/3J1dXNU
Take the next 10 minutes be physically active wherever you are - whatever your ability. Try the Heel-Raise exercise found on our Everyday Exercises poster.
Download the poster here: https://bit.ly/3J1dXNU
November 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆!
Take the next 10 minutes be physically active wherever you are - whatever your ability. Try the Heel-Raise exercise found on our Everyday Exercises poster.
Download the poster here: https://bit.ly/3J1dXNU
Take the next 10 minutes be physically active wherever you are - whatever your ability. Try the Heel-Raise exercise found on our Everyday Exercises poster.
Download the poster here: https://bit.ly/3J1dXNU
Over half of all falls happen in the home due to hazards that are often overlooked but important to fix.
Download our Spot the Hazard Home Safety Checklist to help you create a hazard-free home.
https://bit.ly/3WSruKI
Download our Spot the Hazard Home Safety Checklist to help you create a hazard-free home.
https://bit.ly/3WSruKI
November 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Over half of all falls happen in the home due to hazards that are often overlooked but important to fix.
Download our Spot the Hazard Home Safety Checklist to help you create a hazard-free home.
https://bit.ly/3WSruKI
Download our Spot the Hazard Home Safety Checklist to help you create a hazard-free home.
https://bit.ly/3WSruKI
Movement fuels economic growth, reduces healthcare system strain, betters mental health & advances climate change action. How do we boost Canada’s physical activity levels? The 2025 @ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Adults has answers: https://hubs.la/Q03RQx_X0
November 20, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Movement fuels economic growth, reduces healthcare system strain, betters mental health & advances climate change action. How do we boost Canada’s physical activity levels? The 2025 @ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Adults has answers: https://hubs.la/Q03RQx_X0
Attention new parents and caregivers of wee ones!
There's a 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰 happening this Saturday, Nov. 22 from 2PM to 5PM at West Side Acura (17707 111 Ave NW Edmonton).
Register now: https://bit.ly/44arD08
There's a 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰 happening this Saturday, Nov. 22 from 2PM to 5PM at West Side Acura (17707 111 Ave NW Edmonton).
Register now: https://bit.ly/44arD08
November 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Attention new parents and caregivers of wee ones!
There's a 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰 happening this Saturday, Nov. 22 from 2PM to 5PM at West Side Acura (17707 111 Ave NW Edmonton).
Register now: https://bit.ly/44arD08
There's a 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰 happening this Saturday, Nov. 22 from 2PM to 5PM at West Side Acura (17707 111 Ave NW Edmonton).
Register now: https://bit.ly/44arD08
Only 46% of adults met the recommendation of doing at least 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per week.
Check out the 𝘕𝘰𝘵 𝘍𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘠𝘰𝘶 program from our friends at Primary Care Alberta, and get moving!
Learn more: https://findingbalancealberta.ca/nffy/
Check out the 𝘕𝘰𝘵 𝘍𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘠𝘰𝘶 program from our friends at Primary Care Alberta, and get moving!
Learn more: https://findingbalancealberta.ca/nffy/
November 19, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Only 46% of adults met the recommendation of doing at least 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per week.
Check out the 𝘕𝘰𝘵 𝘍𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘠𝘰𝘶 program from our friends at Primary Care Alberta, and get moving!
Learn more: https://findingbalancealberta.ca/nffy/
Check out the 𝘕𝘰𝘵 𝘍𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘠𝘰𝘶 program from our friends at Primary Care Alberta, and get moving!
Learn more: https://findingbalancealberta.ca/nffy/
𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆!
Take the next 10 minutes be physically active wherever you are - whatever your ability. Try the Standing-Abduction exercise found on our Everyday Exercises poster.
Download the poster here: https://bit.ly/3J1dXNU
Take the next 10 minutes be physically active wherever you are - whatever your ability. Try the Standing-Abduction exercise found on our Everyday Exercises poster.
Download the poster here: https://bit.ly/3J1dXNU
November 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM
𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆!
Take the next 10 minutes be physically active wherever you are - whatever your ability. Try the Standing-Abduction exercise found on our Everyday Exercises poster.
Download the poster here: https://bit.ly/3J1dXNU
Take the next 10 minutes be physically active wherever you are - whatever your ability. Try the Standing-Abduction exercise found on our Everyday Exercises poster.
Download the poster here: https://bit.ly/3J1dXNU
A fall can have a significant impact on the lifestyle and independence of an older adult. Our Keeping Well booklet was created to help older Albertans keep well and stay active to lower their risk of falling.
Download or order your copy today: https://bit.ly/3HQ376F
Download or order your copy today: https://bit.ly/3HQ376F
November 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
A fall can have a significant impact on the lifestyle and independence of an older adult. Our Keeping Well booklet was created to help older Albertans keep well and stay active to lower their risk of falling.
Download or order your copy today: https://bit.ly/3HQ376F
Download or order your copy today: https://bit.ly/3HQ376F
𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆!
Take the next 10 minutes be physically active wherever you are - whatever your ability. Try the Leg-Lift exercise found on our Everyday Exercises poster.
Download the poster here: https://bit.ly/3J1dXNU
Take the next 10 minutes be physically active wherever you are - whatever your ability. Try the Leg-Lift exercise found on our Everyday Exercises poster.
Download the poster here: https://bit.ly/3J1dXNU
November 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM
𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆!
Take the next 10 minutes be physically active wherever you are - whatever your ability. Try the Leg-Lift exercise found on our Everyday Exercises poster.
Download the poster here: https://bit.ly/3J1dXNU
Take the next 10 minutes be physically active wherever you are - whatever your ability. Try the Leg-Lift exercise found on our Everyday Exercises poster.
Download the poster here: https://bit.ly/3J1dXNU
If you haven't already, download our Everyday Exercises poster for simple exercises you can do at home to stay physically active: https://bit.ly/3J1dXNU
November 7, 2025 at 2:01 PM
If you haven't already, download our Everyday Exercises poster for simple exercises you can do at home to stay physically active: https://bit.ly/3J1dXNU
𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆!
Take the next 10 minutes be physically active wherever you are - whatever your ability. Try the Sit-to-Stand exercise found on our Everyday Exercises poster.
Download the poster here: https://bit.ly/3J1dXNU
Take the next 10 minutes be physically active wherever you are - whatever your ability. Try the Sit-to-Stand exercise found on our Everyday Exercises poster.
Download the poster here: https://bit.ly/3J1dXNU
November 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆!
Take the next 10 minutes be physically active wherever you are - whatever your ability. Try the Sit-to-Stand exercise found on our Everyday Exercises poster.
Download the poster here: https://bit.ly/3J1dXNU
Take the next 10 minutes be physically active wherever you are - whatever your ability. Try the Sit-to-Stand exercise found on our Everyday Exercises poster.
Download the poster here: https://bit.ly/3J1dXNU
𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻!
Drivers, please be on the lookout for little ghouls and goblins as dusk approaches. 👻
Let's all have a safe night of trick-or-treating!
Drivers, please be on the lookout for little ghouls and goblins as dusk approaches. 👻
Let's all have a safe night of trick-or-treating!
October 31, 2025 at 1:00 PM
𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻!
Drivers, please be on the lookout for little ghouls and goblins as dusk approaches. 👻
Let's all have a safe night of trick-or-treating!
Drivers, please be on the lookout for little ghouls and goblins as dusk approaches. 👻
Let's all have a safe night of trick-or-treating!
Education time!
@uvic.ca is offering their Strategies and Actions for Independent Living (SAIL) training program, Nov. 7 to 28.
Register now to guarantee your spot: continuingstudies.uvic.ca/SAIL
@uvic.ca is offering their Strategies and Actions for Independent Living (SAIL) training program, Nov. 7 to 28.
Register now to guarantee your spot: continuingstudies.uvic.ca/SAIL
October 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Education time!
@uvic.ca is offering their Strategies and Actions for Independent Living (SAIL) training program, Nov. 7 to 28.
Register now to guarantee your spot: continuingstudies.uvic.ca/SAIL
@uvic.ca is offering their Strategies and Actions for Independent Living (SAIL) training program, Nov. 7 to 28.
Register now to guarantee your spot: continuingstudies.uvic.ca/SAIL
𝘏𝘰𝘸𝘭 you make sure your kids are seen this Halloween?
Glow sticks, reflective accessories, and flashlights can help drivers to see them while out trick-or-treating.
Glow sticks, reflective accessories, and flashlights can help drivers to see them while out trick-or-treating.
October 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
𝘏𝘰𝘸𝘭 you make sure your kids are seen this Halloween?
Glow sticks, reflective accessories, and flashlights can help drivers to see them while out trick-or-treating.
Glow sticks, reflective accessories, and flashlights can help drivers to see them while out trick-or-treating.
Our future roads: Safety is not a fairy tale! Proven strategies exist to create safe streets for everyone.
Let’s advocate for change! parachute.ca/ourfutureroads
#OurFutureRoads #ParachuteVZ #TurnSafetyOn #CYRSW2025
Let’s advocate for change! parachute.ca/ourfutureroads
#OurFutureRoads #ParachuteVZ #TurnSafetyOn #CYRSW2025
October 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Our future roads: Safety is not a fairy tale! Proven strategies exist to create safe streets for everyone.
Let’s advocate for change! parachute.ca/ourfutureroads
#OurFutureRoads #ParachuteVZ #TurnSafetyOn #CYRSW2025
Let’s advocate for change! parachute.ca/ourfutureroads
#OurFutureRoads #ParachuteVZ #TurnSafetyOn #CYRSW2025
This week is Canadian Youth Road Safety Week!
Join the conversation about #OurFutureRoads with @parachute.ca, October 20 to 26, with the goal of empowering youth ages 15 to 24 to become more involved in road safety issues. parachute.ca/ourfutureroads #CYRSW2025
Join the conversation about #OurFutureRoads with @parachute.ca, October 20 to 26, with the goal of empowering youth ages 15 to 24 to become more involved in road safety issues. parachute.ca/ourfutureroads #CYRSW2025
October 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM
This week is Canadian Youth Road Safety Week!
Join the conversation about #OurFutureRoads with @parachute.ca, October 20 to 26, with the goal of empowering youth ages 15 to 24 to become more involved in road safety issues. parachute.ca/ourfutureroads #CYRSW2025
Join the conversation about #OurFutureRoads with @parachute.ca, October 20 to 26, with the goal of empowering youth ages 15 to 24 to become more involved in road safety issues. parachute.ca/ourfutureroads #CYRSW2025
In 2021, 34 pedestrians were killed and another 732 were injured in motor vehicle incidents in #AB.
Drivers and pedestrians should use extra caution as daylight hours decrease.
Drivers and pedestrians should use extra caution as daylight hours decrease.
October 15, 2025 at 1:01 PM
In 2021, 34 pedestrians were killed and another 732 were injured in motor vehicle incidents in #AB.
Drivers and pedestrians should use extra caution as daylight hours decrease.
Drivers and pedestrians should use extra caution as daylight hours decrease.
Today is Alberta Concussion Awareness Day!
Our friends at Sport Medicine Council of Alberta have put together a comprehensive set of resources for you to learn more about the recognition and management of concussions.
Check it out: https://www.sportmedab.ca/aca
Our friends at Sport Medicine Council of Alberta have put together a comprehensive set of resources for you to learn more about the recognition and management of concussions.
Check it out: https://www.sportmedab.ca/aca
September 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Today is Alberta Concussion Awareness Day!
Our friends at Sport Medicine Council of Alberta have put together a comprehensive set of resources for you to learn more about the recognition and management of concussions.
Check it out: https://www.sportmedab.ca/aca
Our friends at Sport Medicine Council of Alberta have put together a comprehensive set of resources for you to learn more about the recognition and management of concussions.
Check it out: https://www.sportmedab.ca/aca
Webinar time!
Join Brain Injury Canada and @transcendentkt.bsky.social for a webinar focused on raising awareness and sharing strategies for managing concussion symptoms.
25 Sep, 2025 from 12:00 to 1:30 PM (EST)
Register now: https://bit.ly/4pttg1W
Join Brain Injury Canada and @transcendentkt.bsky.social for a webinar focused on raising awareness and sharing strategies for managing concussion symptoms.
25 Sep, 2025 from 12:00 to 1:30 PM (EST)
Register now: https://bit.ly/4pttg1W
September 18, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Webinar time!
Join Brain Injury Canada and @transcendentkt.bsky.social for a webinar focused on raising awareness and sharing strategies for managing concussion symptoms.
25 Sep, 2025 from 12:00 to 1:30 PM (EST)
Register now: https://bit.ly/4pttg1W
Join Brain Injury Canada and @transcendentkt.bsky.social for a webinar focused on raising awareness and sharing strategies for managing concussion symptoms.
25 Sep, 2025 from 12:00 to 1:30 PM (EST)
Register now: https://bit.ly/4pttg1W
Webinar time!
Join Child Safety Link and IPC's Dr. Claire Benny for an engaging webinar on "Social determinants of injury-attributable emergency department visits in Canada."
23 Oct., 2025 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (MT)
Register now: https://bit.ly/4n2tGuM
Join Child Safety Link and IPC's Dr. Claire Benny for an engaging webinar on "Social determinants of injury-attributable emergency department visits in Canada."
23 Oct., 2025 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (MT)
Register now: https://bit.ly/4n2tGuM
September 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Webinar time!
Join Child Safety Link and IPC's Dr. Claire Benny for an engaging webinar on "Social determinants of injury-attributable emergency department visits in Canada."
23 Oct., 2025 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (MT)
Register now: https://bit.ly/4n2tGuM
Join Child Safety Link and IPC's Dr. Claire Benny for an engaging webinar on "Social determinants of injury-attributable emergency department visits in Canada."
23 Oct., 2025 from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (MT)
Register now: https://bit.ly/4n2tGuM
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day.
Isn't it time we 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲 from a culture of silence and stigma to one of openness, understanding, and support?
Learn more: https://bit.ly/46x7gf6
Isn't it time we 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲 from a culture of silence and stigma to one of openness, understanding, and support?
Learn more: https://bit.ly/46x7gf6
September 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day.
Isn't it time we 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲 from a culture of silence and stigma to one of openness, understanding, and support?
Learn more: https://bit.ly/46x7gf6
Isn't it time we 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲 from a culture of silence and stigma to one of openness, understanding, and support?
Learn more: https://bit.ly/46x7gf6
Most of #AB is under a #ABwx heat advisory for the next few days. ☀️
If you're working or playing outdoors, monitor yourself and others for signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Learn more about staying safe in the heat: https://bit.ly/4fWESq7
If you're working or playing outdoors, monitor yourself and others for signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Learn more about staying safe in the heat: https://bit.ly/4fWESq7
August 27, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Most of #AB is under a #ABwx heat advisory for the next few days. ☀️
If you're working or playing outdoors, monitor yourself and others for signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Learn more about staying safe in the heat: https://bit.ly/4fWESq7
If you're working or playing outdoors, monitor yourself and others for signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Learn more about staying safe in the heat: https://bit.ly/4fWESq7