Center for Injury Research and Prevention at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
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In this TEDx talk, @ChildrensPhila @PEMatCHOP Dr. Priya Shah explores the growing epidemic of young children consuming THC-infused edibles and the consequences she sees firsthand in the pediatric emergency department: youtube.com/watch?v=WuMivJNd…
Congratulations to CIRP Scientific Director Kristy Arbogast, PhD on receiving the Donald F. Huelke Lifetime Membership Award from @AAAMFeed at its 70th Annual Scientific Conference! 👏🎉 @CHOP_Research
ALT Dr. Kristy Arbogast receiving the AAAM Donald F. Huelke Lifetime Membership Award, smiling and holding a certificate with another woman.
Current and former investigators, collaborators, and advisory board members of the Center for Child Injury Prevention Studies, a research consortium co-hosted at @ChildrensPhila & @OhioState at @AAAMFeed last week. cchips.research.chop.edu/
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#ChildOccupantProtection #AAAM
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CIRP investigators traveled to Costa Rica to present at the 70th Annual @AAAMFeed last week. Alongside CIRP alumni (pictured here), they shared their latest findings and celebrated the impact of their work together. (post 1/3)
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E-bikes and e-scooters are growing in popularity among children and teens, but they also come with serious safety risks. In a our latest blog, CHOP orthopedic surgeon Dr. J. Todd Lawrence and research team members Lexi Olsen and Madison Kesler discuss what parents should know about e-bike and e-scooter safety, including injury risks, the importance of helmet use, and tips for safer riding.
Read more: ow.ly/accS50ZZOT9
#InjuryPrevention #EScooterSafety #EBikeSafety #ChildSafety
Three recent Minds Matter Concussion Program studies are highlighted by @CHOP_Research – including a study of the effectiveness of a modified step test to measure exercise intolerance after injury: research.chop.edu/cornerston…
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A groundbreaking collaboration with CHOP is changing the way teens learn to drive -- with personalized guidance designed to help keep them safe behind the wheel. Discover how this innovative approach is helping families and making a difference where it matters most - hear from Alex Fiks, MD, MSCE, Director, Clinical Futures and The Possibilities Project at @ChildrensPhila, about the importance of the VDA. #NTDSW
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"The virtual driving assessment is a phenomenal resource. It introduces things that I'm not necessarily going to think of. And it does it in a way that there's no risk.” -Tim, father of teenage daughter, Julia. From recognizing hidden hazards to becoming more aware of your surroundings, @ChildrensPhila's Virtual Driving Assessment helps teens learn from real-world scenarios in a safe, risk-free environment. The road to safer driving starts with awareness. Hear from Julia about her experience. #NTDSW
Minds Matter @ChildrensPhila and the Center for Brain Injury and Repair at the Univ. of Pennsylvania recently co-hosted a recent talk on concussion biomarkers by internationally recognized concussion expert Dr. Roger Zemek. @TRANSCENDENT_KT
ALT Group of medical professionals and researchers gathered at Penn Surgery for a presentation on biomarkers and precision concussion care.
In our latest blog, Dr. Ashlee Murray explores how provider assumptions, experiences, and biases can influence who receives intimate partner violence (IPV) education and resources in pediatric healthcare settings. Drawing on research from CHOP's STOP IPV program, she highlights how healthcare institutions can take meaningful steps toward more equitable care.
Read more here: ow.ly/VTpH50ZZOm8
We’re inviting teens age 16-17 w/ active PA learner's permit to participate in the DRIVER Study, a research study at @ChildrensPhila. Participants may receive:
✅Valuable training
✅PA driver test
✅Compensation for time/effort
redcap.link/DRIVERStudy
#NationalTeenDriverSafetyWeek
ALT Smiling teenage girl holding car keys sitting in the driver's seat with an adult passenger beside her.
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Dr. Flaura K. Winston, MD, PhD, founder of the Center for Injury Research and Prevention at @ChildrensPhila, explains the benefits of a virtual driving assessment (VDA) for new teen drivers. #NTDSW
In recognition of National Teen Driver Safety Week, Dr. Sara Freed highlights three recent studies from CHOP’s Center for Injury Research and Prevention exploring driving readiness for autistic teens, disparities in access to driver training, and innovative approaches to understanding driving behavior. Learn how research is helping young drivers stay safe on the road. ow.ly/aNK750ZYTm2 #TeenDriverSafety #NTDSW #Research
🚗 Since 2022, @NJMIns and @ChildrensPhila have collaborated to bring the Virtual Driving Assessment to primary care and support young driver research. We’re excited to premiere a new video highlighting this shared commitment! youtu.be/f8vIPHX_QbA #NationalTeenDriverSafetyWeek
ALT Dr. Flaura Winston speaking in a red jacket with a gray background, identified as founder and former director of the Center for Injury Research and Prevention.
It's officially National Teen Driver Safety Week! Follow along all week as we share how @ChildrensPhila and @NJMIns are prioritizing teen driving in research and pediatric primary care.
teendriversource.research.ch…
#NationalTeenDriverSafetyWeek
ALT Teen girl smiling confidently in front of a parked car with friends chatting nearby in a park setting.
Our own Dr. Valentina Graci will be teaching as part of International Research Council on Biomechanics of Injury #IRCOBI Academy Series at King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand in early November. Congrats, Dr. Graci and thank you for sharing your knowledge globally.
This week, CIRP and the Minds Matter Concussion Program welcome Dr. Roger Zemek, Principal Investigator of @TRANSCENDENT_KT, a leading concussion research program based in Ontario.
Elizabeth Castro-Recines recently ended her training here at CIRP as part of the Neuroscience of Driving team gaining hands-on research experience as part of the DRIVER study. Read her testimonial reflection: injury.research.chop.edu/tra…
#Training #ResearchExperience
Catch up on the latest #injuryprevention and #violenceprevention news & research! Our #ICYMI blog covers a new deadly synthetic opioid, the risks of children with disabilities in foster care, the CDC's latest youth health survey results, and more: ow.ly/uWoW50ZWTQ7
