Injury Prevention Centre

• Tobogganing injuries on the rise in Alberta

  With pandemic restrictions sending more Albertans outside, more winter activities have led to more injuries, especially when it comes to tobogganing.

  Health

  Jan 13, 2021
  
• Don’t be one of the 14 deaths this year: Alberta Injury Prevention Centre on ATV safety

  In addition to the deaths, about 550 people will wind up in a hospital bed, while another 5,500 will require emergency room visits.

  Health

  May 17, 2019
  
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• How to talk to your kids about the ‘Tide Pod Challenge’

  Experts weigh in on why teens are taking part in the dangerous Tide pod Challenge.

  Health

  Jan 20, 2018
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• Ditching booster seats: How to know when your child is ready

  Canadian provinces and territories have a range of booster seat legislation. Most regions have requirements based on the child's height, weight and age but some provinces don't have legislation.

  Lifestyle

  Aug 1, 2017
• To wear or not to wear – Edmontonians debate merits of wearing helmets while cycling

  As summer gets into full swing, Edmontonians are heading out to enjoy the heat on the bike trails but there is still a lot of divide of whether cyclists should wear helmets or not.

  Jul 8, 2017
• Injury prevention not a priority for Alberta government: organization

  The Injury Prevention Centre is providing suggestions to reduce the number of Albertans getting injured.

  Health

  Jan 19, 2017
• Agony and pain: Edmonton doctor sees the other side of pedestrian-vehicle collisions

  According to numbers from the Edmonton Police Service, three people have died in pedestrian-vehicle incidents so far in 2016. There were a total of 14 pedestrian-vehicle fatalities in 2015.

  Crime

  Apr 9, 2016