NEWS & EVENTS
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Engaging youth on alcohol consumption
During our last webinar we had a very informative presentation on the topic of youth and alcohol.
Just launched! The new concussion awareness training tool (CATT) for parents, players and coaches
This free online tool is now available as a resource for up-to-date educational training on the recognition, management and prevention of concussions.
Preventing drowning deaths with swimming life skills
Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional injury deaths among children aged 1-4 years old in Canada.
Risky play an injury prevention strategy
Dr. Mariana Brussoni says that dads shouldn’t shy away from a little roughhousing.
Systematic Review of Community Interventions to Improve Aboriginal Child Passenger Safety
BCIRPU researchers have completed the Systematic Review of Community Interventions to Improve Aboriginal Child Passenger Safety.
Healthy Weights Review: Physical Activity & Injury Prevention
While more activity may not lead to more injuries, more attention must be given to injury prevention and the potential injury consequences of physical activity.
ProFouND effect on fall prevention
ProFouND, the Prevention of Falls Network for Dissemination, was designed to broadly disseminate evidence-based, best-practice information about fall prevention.
Event: Call to action on concussions
Hockey legend Ken Dryden gave a call to action, encouraging players, coaches and medical professionals to educate others about concussion awareness, prevention and treatment.
Concussion sufferers need mental break
Dr. Shelina Babul discussed concussion management on Global News.
News Release: Injuries Cost BC $2.8 billion
Preventable injuries cost every British Columbian an estimated $665 – nearly eight per cent higher than the national average.