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Injury Prevention & Control Program

Hawaii Injury Prevention Plan (HIPP), 2005 - 2010


IPCP Vision: A Safe Hawaii from the Mountains to the Sea. Welcome to the Home Page of the Injury Prevention and Control Program (IPCP), a section within the Emergency Medical Services and Injury Prevention System at the Hawai‘i Department of Health.
IPCP Vision

A Safe Hawai‘i… from the Mountains to the Sea.
IPCP Mission

To provide statewide leadership in preventing death and disability associated with injuries in Hawai‘i. This is accomplished by educating, supporting and mobilizing individuals and organizations to incorporate comprehensive injury prevention strategies in their on-going efforts.



In keeping with the mission of the Hawai‘i Department of Health, the IPCP provides leadership in monitoring the nature and impact of injury in Hawai‘i. The Program also protects and enhances the health and environmental well-being of the community through prevention projects such as Child Passenger Safety and School-Based Injury Prevention. In addition to learning about the IPCP and its projects, the site visitor will find here:

The invaluable community support and collaboration all contribute to the success of each and every injury prevention endeavor and is evident in every facet of IPCP Program activities. Please contact us about any content or question you may have concerning this web site to the IPCP by email (ipcp@doh.hawaii.gov), by telephone or through the U.S. postal system. The IPCP hopes that whatever it shares through this web site will benefit its colleagues in injury prevention and control, both in Hawai‘i and beyond.


Injuries Are No Accident Injury Prevention Control Program Current Events and Information


Public Awareness Information

Radio Injury Prevention Public Service Announcements:


- Audio PSA on Traffic Safety Awareness

- Audio PSA on Water safety Awareness

Printable Injury Prevention Public Service Announcements:


- "NoGetHurt" Hawaii PSA
- Bicycle Safety PSA

- Ocean Drowning Prevention PSA

- Falls Prevention PSA

- Pedestrian Safety PSA
- Poison Prevention PSA
- Swimming Pool Safety PSA
- Suicide Prevention PSA
- Domestic Violence and Abuse Prevention PSA



Injuries in Hawaii: 2001-2006 Report
Injuries in Hawaii: 2001-2006 Report


Traffic/Walkable Communities:

A Safe Street Crossing for our Keiki.

Hawaii Strategic Highway Safety Plan (2007 thru 2012)

Walk Audit Report: Making Pedestrian Safety and Walkability A Top Priority

Fall Prevention:

Preventing Fall Injuries through Excerise.

Fall Prevention Resource Guide

Preventing Falls - Tips for Seniors

For more information on Fall Prevention, please go to http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/duip/preventadultfalls.htm.

Suicide Prevention:

Seek help when you think there are no options for you!

Suicide Intervention Workshops
Two-day training sessions to recognize the signs of suicide and to intervene.
March 2010
Click here for online registration

2009 Suicide Prevention Conference: "Survivors and Community Partners in Action"
Keynote: "Suicide: From Surviving to Thriving" - Daniel J. Reidenberg, PSY.D., FAPA,
Executive Director of SAVE

Suicide Prevention Media Training - Friday, November 20, 2009




Hawaii Parent Guide 2009 (To Be Published)Hawaii Parent Guide 2009 (To Be Published)