ProFouND effect on fall prevention

In Europe, a widespread approach to disseminating information about fall prevention has taken hold in the form of ProFouND, the Prevention of Falls Network for Dissemination. As Dr. Chris Todd, the lead for ProFouND and Professor at the University of Manchester,...
Meet the injury prevention leads

Meet the injury prevention leads

We are pleased to introduce five individuals who will lead injury prevention initiatives in each of the regional health authorities. Tobin Copley, Kirvy Quiambao, Neil Arason, Megan Klammer, and Jeanette Foreman hold the role of Lead, Injury Prevention and Safety...
BCIRPU postdoctoral fellow named PILLAR scholar

BCIRPU postdoctoral fellow named PILLAR scholar

BCIRPU Postdoctoral fellow Dr. Michelle Bauer has been nominated to the Program and Institutes Looking to Launch Academic Researchers (PILLAR) program through the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute. This two-year mentorship program provides new clinical...
10 things about the 2022 Canadian Injury Prevention Conference

10 things about the 2022 Canadian Injury Prevention Conference

After almost ten years, injury prevention experts and advocates from across the country gathered in Vancouver for the 2022 Canadian Injury Prevention Conference. Held from November 2 to 4, the three-day event featured keynote speakers, panel discussions, and the...