The three documents above are in Adobe PDF format. The first of its kind in Texas and the Southwest, the IPC fosters community-based injury prevention efforts within Dallas County. Recognizing that community involvement is crucial to reducing and preventing injuries, the IPC is strongly rooted in community input. The IPC focuses on communities in-need, then addresses specific injury issues within that community. The IPC is a scientific community-based organization that serves as a resource for education, public information, data collection, community advocacy and research.
Injuries are expensive and put a preventable strain on our healthcare system.
Unintentional injuries account for about two-thirds of these costs. The IPC has been successful in educating the public and serving as a leader and resource for coalition building. Injuries are preventable. Effective interventions can reduce the severity of injuries and the number of fatalities. The IPC can provide communities with the technical assistance necessary to put in place targeted injury prevention efforts.