Claire Benny
cbenny13.bsky.social
Claire Benny
@cbenny13.bsky.social
Assistant Professor, University of Alberta SPH & Injury Prevention Centre
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Attention new parents and caregivers of wee ones!

There's a 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰 happening this Saturday, Nov. 22 from 2PM to 5PM at West Side Acura (17707 111 Ave NW Edmonton).

Register now: https://bit.ly/44arD08
November 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Bike Commuting tip #1: If you hear an unfamiliar noise from your bike, even if it's running smoothly, STOP to investigate! In 2017, I thought nothing of a metallic twang I heard, which turned out to be a bungy cable disconnecting and working its way into my derailleur.
What a wipeout that was!
November 18, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆!

Take the next 10 minutes be physically active wherever you are - whatever your ability. Try the Standing-Abduction exercise found on our Everyday Exercises poster.

Download the poster here: https://bit.ly/3J1dXNU
November 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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In 2021, 34 pedestrians were killed and another 732 were injured in motor vehicle incidents in #AB.

Drivers and pedestrians should use extra caution as daylight hours decrease.
October 15, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Webinar time!

Join Brain Injury Canada and @transcendentkt.bsky.social for a webinar focused on raising awareness and sharing strategies for managing concussion symptoms.

25 Sep, 2025 from 12:00 to 1:30 PM (EST)

Register now: https://bit.ly/4pttg1W
September 18, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Join me October 23rd at 11 AM MT to talk social determinants of injury-attributable emergency department visits. Register here: bit.ly/register_cb_...
September 12, 2025 at 7:18 PM
The @stopinjury.bsky.social is hiring an Education Coordinator. Join our team, or share with your networks: apps.ualberta.ca/careers/post...
Education Coordinator - [email protected]
University of Alberta: [email protected]
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July 4, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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Personal insect repellents containing DEET can be used safely when applied as directed and in the right concentration, depending on age. Always choose an age-appropriate insect repellant.

Learn more: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/about-pesticides/insect-repellents.html
May 27, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸!

Let’s raise awareness about farm safety to #KeepKidsFarmSafe and nurture the future of agriculture.

For more details, visit kidsfarmsafe.ca
May 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Today we remember, and honour, the thousands of workers who have been injured, suffered illness, or lost their lives as a result of work-related incidents.

Sadly, Alberta lost 165 people to workplace injury or illness in 2023.

Find out more: https://www.ccohs.ca/events/mourning/
April 28, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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🚨 Reminder! The number to call for poison information is now the national 𝟭-𝟴𝟰𝟰-𝗣𝗢𝗜𝗦𝗢𝗡-𝗫 helpline! 🚨

If you need poison-related help, dial 1-844-POISON-X (1-844-764-7669) anywhere in Canada. Same expert advice, now a national number! ☎️

https://infopoison.ca/centres
April 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Persons with low socio-economic status had higher risk of alcohol-related acute and chronic visits to emergency departments, according to researchers using Statistics Canada microdata.

Read more: crdcn.ca/app/uploads/...

@ualberta.bsky.social @cbenny13.bsky.social

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March 13, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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In countless electronic devices, lithium batteries have become common in most homes. With convenience comes potential 🔥 hazards.
• Never overcharge or over-discharge.
• Avoid extreme heat or moisture.
• Check for signs of damage like swelling.
• Dispose of them properly.
February 28, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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Webinar time!

Join the Brain Care Centre for their 𝘜𝘯𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘬 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘗𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭 speaker series.

Dr Wasif Hussein will discuss the cause and management of headaches after concussion on 12 Feb, 2025 from 7:00 to 8:00 PM (MT)

Register now: bit.ly/3DRFy0X
Headaches and Migraines: Everyday Pain to Post-Injury Challenges - Brain Care Centre
Presented by The Brain Care Centre, Unlock Your Potential: A Brain Health Speaker Series invites you to an insightful session, Headaches and Migraines: Everyday Pain to Post-Injury Challenges. Led by ...
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January 23, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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So excited to see @cbenny13.bsky.social appointed as an Assistant Professor in the @ualberta.bsky.social School of Public Health. We are lucky to have her. Congratulations Claire!
January 6, 2025 at 11:48 PM
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That "immortal time" is so frequent in survival analyses for #causalinference is fascinating.

Because "immortal time" doesn't exist in the data, *we* create it when misanalyzing the data.

Our new paper pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39494894/ summarizes why immortal time arises & how to prevent it.
January 6, 2025 at 4:41 PM