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Parachute Canada @parachute.ca · 29/09/2026

Safe driving starts with paying attention. Whether you’re on the highway or approaching a railway crossing, stay alert, watch for hazards and keep your focus on the road. Check out our safety tips: parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/road-s… #ParachuteVZ

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Injury Prevention Centre @stopinjury.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Today is 𝗔𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆! Concussion research continues to evolve rapidly. Every 4 years, since 2001, new international statements on concussion have been published. Here's a breakdown of the latest: bit.ly/4hwfkBt

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Injury Prevention Centre @stopinjury.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

One of many remarkable women in injury prevention - arguably, our favourite. 😬

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Injury Prevention Centre @stopinjury.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

We get it - nostalgia is a powerful thing. But these products seem to cross the line between sentimental and serious harm. Kids are likely to notice the Popsicle brand before the (very small) alcohol warning. 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗸𝗶𝗱𝘀

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Injury Prevention Centre @stopinjury.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Did you know that moving grain acts like quicksand? You can’t “swim” your way out, and once caught in it, you can sink in seconds and become trapped. Learn how to #BeGrainSafe at casa- bit.ly/4bCnWV0.

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Injury Prevention Centre @stopinjury.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Aug. 10-16 is BeGrainSafe Week! This week is a reminder that resilient and successful farms depend on the health and safety of the people behind them. For more information, visit bit.ly/3TRpCnl.

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Injury Prevention Centre @stopinjury.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Planning a campfire this long weekend? Never leave a fire to burn itself out! Here's how you can help prevent wildfires in Alberta by making sure your fire is out. Soak it, stir it, soak it again. Have a safe and happy weekend! www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTYZBPQY3Rc

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Injury Prevention Centre @stopinjury.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

On average each year 60% of children who drown are alone. Learn more from @lifesavingabnwt: bit.ly/3AZfttw #NDPW2026

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Injury Prevention Centre @stopinjury.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Going camping this weekend? Make sure you follow the fire restrictions in your neck of the woods. www.albertaparks.ca/albertaparksca/…

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Injury Prevention Centre @stopinjury.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Have you ever considered that the colour of your kid's swimwear could save their life? Find out how: bit.ly/3p4irt2

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Injury Prevention Centre @stopinjury.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

With peak summer temperatures hitting much of #AB, here's a reminder of why you should never leave kids and pets in hot cars. #ABwx (Note: 100°F is 38°C) bit.ly/3Lc3Yme

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Parachute Canada @parachute.ca · 21/07/2026

Teach kids water safety early and often 🌊 Explain rules and currents in lakes, rivers and oceans. As they grow and improve swimming skills, update guidance so they understand why certain risks aren’t safe. #TurnSafetyOn

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Timothy Caulfield @caulfieldtim.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Social Media Recalibrates How the Brain Values Mental Effort neurosciencenews.com/effort-recal... "...our everyday decision-making systems learn to expect immediate returns, tilting the brain’s delicate balance away from deep, sustained mastery & toward perpetual, effortless exploration." #Read 📖

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Social Media Recalibrates How the Brain Values Mental Effort - Neuroscience News

A new study introduces an effort recalibration framework, proving social media changes how our brains value cognitive effort.

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Injury Prevention Centre @stopinjury.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Check out the 𝘊𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘊𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘸𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯𝘫𝘶𝘳𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 series from @parachute.ca, featuring the women who have shaped injury prevention in Canada over the past 25 years. Read their stories: bit.ly/4vo9jeR

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Injury Prevention Centre @stopinjury.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Landmarks across Canada will be lit up in green tonight in support of #CANInjuryPreventionDay! If you see one, or if you light up your home, share your pics with us!

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Injury Prevention Centre @stopinjury.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

It's Canadian Injury Prevention Day! Did you know that injury is the No. 1 cause of death of Canadians ages 1 to 44, or that injury costs the Canadian economy $29.4 billion a year? Learn more about #CANInjuryPreventionDay at parachute.ca/cipd & spread the word about injury prevention! #CIPD2026

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Injury Prevention Centre @stopinjury.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

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: bit.ly/3h0Ba2d

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Injury Prevention Centre @stopinjury.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

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 #RideSmart #RideSafe #ATGATT

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Injury Prevention Centre @stopinjury.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗱. 𝗥𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁. Always wear an approved and properly-fitting helmet when you're out riding! #GearUp #WearTheGear #ATGATT

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Injury Prevention Centre @stopinjury.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Have you ever considered that the colour of your kid's swimwear could save their life? Find out how: bit.ly/3p4irt2

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Injury Prevention Centre @stopinjury.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

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

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Injury Prevention Centre @stopinjury.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

We were honoured to be an invited exhibitor at the @ualberta.bsky.social QVHS luncheon yesterday. Great turn out and lots of interest in the work we do.

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Parachute Canada @parachute.ca · 12/05/2026

Youth are overrepresented in ATV-related injuries in Canada. #ATVs require strength, coordination and judgment - follow age guidelines to reduce risk: 🔗 parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/all-te… #ParachuteVZ #TurnSafetyOn

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Injury Prevention Centre @stopinjury.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Bikes are back! Drivers, please be aware of motorcycles around you. Riders, please ride responsibly. #RideSmart #ThinkBike

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Injury Prevention Centre @stopinjury.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

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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Injury Prevention Centre @stopinjury.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Are multiple adults in your home responsible for giving medications when kids are sick? Use our handy Giving Medicine Safely guide and medication tracking chart to ensure the correct dose and times, and prevent missed doses and double-doses. Download for free: bit.ly/4asKyXF

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Injury Prevention Centre @stopinjury.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴. Store all prescription and over-the-counter medications up high, out of reach, and locked up. Download our free poster to share with your community: bit.ly/3ZOhWSz

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Injury Prevention Centre @stopinjury.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

In celebration of Canadian Agriculture Safety Week (March 15-21, 2026), CASA has made all online courses 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 for the month of March! Brush up on your farm safety training with this amazing deal while it lasts! casa-acsa.ca/en/training/online-tra…

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Injury Prevention Centre @stopinjury.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

It's National Poison Prevention Week! This year, we encourage Albertans to 𝙍𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙋𝙤𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙨. The leading cause of poisonings in Canada is medications, incl. prescription, over-the-counter (OTC) medications, and natural health products. Learn more: bit.ly/4b000uu

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Injury Prevention Centre @stopinjury.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

March 9 to 13 is Safe Sleep Week! The theme of #SafeSleepWeek2026 is 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗦𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗽 - 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗯𝘆 𝘀𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗽𝘀. For more information, visit: www.canada.ca/en/public-health/camp…

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Injury Prevention Centre @stopinjury.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Webinar time! Join @parachute.ca on March 18 from 2 - 3 pm (EDT) to learn about effective strategies for conducting community outreach and public communications around poison prevention. Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN…

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Injury Prevention Centre @stopinjury.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Alberta drivers have a reputation for being 𝘣𝘢𝘥 drivers. New published research from the IPC's Drs. Benny and Belton, looking at data from 2022 to 2025, may provide one reason. Find out why: www.sciencedirect.com/science/artic…

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Injury Prevention Centre @stopinjury.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Don't let sidewalk safety slip past you. Make sure your sidewalks are clear of snow and ice.

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Injury Prevention Centre @stopinjury.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

Ongoing freeze-thaw cycles are making for slippery sidewalks across the province. Ice cleats are an easy way for you to get a grip!

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Injury Prevention Centre @stopinjury.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

You may have already noticed the slight increase in daylight these days, but low-light hours and nighttime are still the most dangerous for #pedestrians. Wear bright reflective clothing, equip your bike with flashing lights / reflectors to increase 360-degree visibility. #BeSeen

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Injury Prevention Centre @stopinjury.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Missed our booth at yesterday’s UofA Safety Summit? No worries! All the concussion resources we shared are now available for free download on our website. Access evidence-based guides, prevention tips, and support materials at: injurypreventioncentre.ca/injury-to…

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Injury Prevention Centre @stopinjury.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Are you 18-30yo and work in aquatics? Check out the 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 for young aquatics professionals, presented by the Lifesaving Society, May 8 - 10. Registration coming soon. More info: bit.ly/3LFW5JJ

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Injury Prevention Centre @stopinjury.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Did you catch the latest podcast from the Alberta Association of Physiotherapy? Our own Dr Kathy Belton joins the association for a chat about senior's fall prevention and our Finding Balance program. Check it out! bit.ly/4sVzsBB

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City of Calgary @calgary.ca · 22/12/2025

Storm ponds may look frozen, but the ice is not safe for skating, walking, or any activity. Shifting water levels and sediment make the ice unpredictable all winter. Learn more: calgary.ca/stormpondsafety. ⛸️ Bookmark this page: calgary.ca/rinks (find safe outdoor rinks as they open).

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Injury Prevention Centre @stopinjury.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

Each sledding season in AB (Nov-Mar), sledders and tobogganers account for approx.: 670 ED visits, 220 fractures, 62 concussions. (1 in 10 sled injuries results in concussion diagnosis). Most of these are kids 5 to 14 yrs.

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Injury Prevention Centre @stopinjury.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Carbon Monoxide is odorless and deadly. ⚠️ Have appliances checked by a tech and test your CO alarm. Never run a car inside a garage, even if the door is open.

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Injury Prevention Centre @stopinjury.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Enjoying candles this Holiday season? 🕯️ Never leave kids alone with them. Keep flames 30cm from anything flammable and use sturdy holders. Better yet, switch to flameless (LED) options!

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Injury Prevention Centre @stopinjury.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Holiday baking? 🍪 Keep it safe! No running in the kitchen. Use oven mitts for hot pans. Maintain a 1-metre "kid-free zone" around the stove and hot liquids.

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Injury Prevention Centre @stopinjury.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Hidden danger: Button batteries! 🔋 Found in remotes and toys, they can be deadly if swallowed. Secure battery compartments and keep loose or "dead" batteries locked away.

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Injury Prevention Centre @stopinjury.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Driving this winter? 🚗 Use winter tires and check road reports. Ensure everyone is buckled in the right car seat / booster. Pack an emergency road kit just in case!

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Injury Prevention Centre @stopinjury.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Falls are a top ED cause for kids. ❄️ Ensure play spaces are safe. Since ice is unavoidable, teach your child the "Penguin Walk" to stay on their feet this winter!

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