Injury Prevention Centre

Injury Prevention Centre Intentional and unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death for Albertans between the ages of 1 and 44.

The Injury Prevention Centre (formerly ACICR) is a provincial organization committed to advancing the impact of prevention, emergency response, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries in Alberta. The Centre is part of the School of Public Health, University of Alberta and reports operationally to the Dean of the School, is funded by public funds through a grant from Alberta Health and Wellness and is accountable to the injury stakeholders and the citizens of Alberta.

A quad is not something kids should grow into.95% of pediatric quad fatalities are on adult-sized machines. Make sure ki...
06/18/2026

A quad is not something kids should grow into.

95% of pediatric quad fatalities are on adult-sized machines. Make sure kids ride age- and size-appropriate machines.

Learn how to properly size a quad: https://bit.ly/3h0Ba2d

Of the 273 quad/ATV-related death that occurred in AB from 2002-19:• 85% were males• 60% were not wearing a helmet• 60% ...
06/12/2026

Of the 273 quad/ATV-related death that occurred in AB from 2002-19:
• 85% were males
• 60% were not wearing a helmet
• 60% consumed alcohol

𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗱. 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁.Always wear an approved and properly-fitting helmet when you're out riding!
06/11/2026

𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗱. 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁.

Always wear an approved and properly-fitting helmet when you're out riding!

Have you ever considered that the colour of your kid's swimwear could save their life?Find out how: https://bit.ly/3p4ir...
06/06/2026

Have you ever considered that the colour of your kid's swimwear could save their life?

Find out how: https://bit.ly/3p4irt2

Always supervise kids and teens when in or near water. Supervision must be 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱.
06/05/2026

Always supervise kids and teens when in or near water.
Supervision must be 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱.

Great turn out at the QVHS luncheon at the University of Alberta today. Thanks for having us!
05/13/2026

Great turn out at the QVHS luncheon at the University of Alberta today. Thanks for having us!

Whether you've been riding for 2 years or for 25 years, all riders should take a safety course.https://bit.ly/4tij5y7
05/09/2026

Whether you've been riding for 2 years or for 25 years, all riders should take a safety course.

https://bit.ly/4tij5y7

Things can go wrong in a hurry - take a safety course to build muscle memory in case things go wrong. Find more tips at http://www.saferoads.com/

Bikes are back!Drivers, please be aware of motorcycles around you. Riders, please ride responsibly.
05/08/2026

Bikes are back!

Drivers, please be aware of motorcycles around you. Riders, please ride responsibly.

Have you started spring cleaning yet? Remember:✅ Store household chemicals out of reach and sight of kids.✅ Keep cleanin...
04/10/2026

Have you started spring cleaning yet? Remember:
✅ Store household chemicals out of reach and sight of kids.
✅ Keep cleaning products in their original containers and read product labels.
✅ Save the poison centre number in your phone. 𝟭-𝟴𝟰𝟰-𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗡-𝗫 (1-844-764-7669)

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4-248 ECHA/11405 87 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB
T6G1C9

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4pm
Friday 8:30am - 4pm

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