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52 Leading Healthcare Institutions Join Forces to Improve Care for Kids with Brain Injury :
Harborview Medical Center named Lead Center for Washington State
Harborview Medical Center in Seattle has been named the State Lead Center for Washington as part of a national network of healthcare institutions in one of the largest collaborative efforts in the history of pediatric medicine. The 51 other institutions in conjunction with Harborview Medical Center will work together to address the number one cause of death and disability for injured children and young adults in the United States, which is brain injury resulting from either inflicted or non-inflicted trauma. Click here to learn more.
Program effective in educating parents about prevention of shaken baby syndrome
New research conducted by Center investigators shows that educational materials aimed at preventing shaken baby syndrome increased knowledge of new mothers about infant crying. Crying is the most common trigger for people abusing babies by shaking them. To learn more, see the KING 5 News Story with Dr. Fred Rivara.
 CDC notes success of the Center’s booster seat research
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has published a web news story showcasing the successful efforts of Injury Center Director Beth Ebel, M.D., and colleagues to increase community awareness of the importance of seating young children in booster seats. Find out more at Harborview Child Booster Seat Safety.
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