Find state-by-state injury death rates and rankings and a report card for how well states scored on 10 key indicators of steps states can take to prevent injuries.
The Injury Free Coalition for Kids established an ongoing national network of hospital-based programs focused on reducing injuries to children in high-injury neighborhoods.
NewPublicHealth spoke with Sheila Regan, who manages hospital partnerships for Cure Violence, formerly CeaseFire, an organization based in Chicago that has pioneered a public health approach to stopping shootings and killings.
Start Strong combines innovative strategies in education, policy change, community outreach and social marketing to stop teen dating violence and empower teens to build healthier relationships throughout their lives.
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March 4, 2013 | Story
Interdisciplinary team improves care process and likelihood of full recovery.
December 13, 2012 | Story
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hails RWJF scholars and others for their transformative work to prevent injury and violence.
May 19, 2012 | Story
With her RWJF grant, a Community Health Leader funds an online program that brings brain injury survivors together despite distances and disabilities.
February 28, 2012 | Story
With RWJF support, Harold Amos Scholar researches a promising approach to treating traumatic brain injury in children and adolescents.
July 25, 2012 | Story
RWJF scholar examines how victims’ lives are disfigured, physically and ‘existentially,’ by the lingering effects of gunshot injuries.
March 28, 2012 | Story
Surveys show nurses are at risk for injuries, illnesses and violence on the job.
August 29, 2011 | Story
New RWJF-funded study emphasizes importance of safety and job satisfaction in lowering turnover rates.
April 29, 2011 | Story
Related websites RWJF Physician Faculty Scholars RWJF Scholars and Fellows Age and geographic location, it seems, may have a significant impact on whether you are able to get the care you need when facing a health care crisis. In a series of studies ...
November 22, 2010 | Story
Linda Degutis becomes the first health professional with a background in nursing to head up the CDC's National Center for Injury Prevention and Control.
December 6, 2012 | Story
RWJF Nurse Faculty Scholar program director honored for work to protect battered women from injury and death.