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.
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
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
06/11/2026
𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗱. 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁.
Always wear an approved and properly-fitting helmet when you're out riding!
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
06/05/2026
Always supervise kids and teens when in or near water.
Supervision must be 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱.
05/13/2026
Great turn out at the QVHS luncheon at the University of Alberta today. Thanks for having us!
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
Words to Ride By: A Must for Every Rider 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/
05/08/2026
Bikes are back!
Drivers, please be aware of motorcycles around you. Riders, please ride responsibly.
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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