Boston Children's Hospital’s Post

Law enforcement is only one part of policing Policing is only one part of public safety Public Safety is only one part of public health

A critical social determinant of health is living in a safe environment: Preventative measures to decrease gun violence are as fundamental to healthy communities as are measures to decrease air, water, and soil pollution.

The Surgeon General has declared gun violence a public health crisis. Read more about his reasoning and the potential impact such a declaration might have on policy change. Then, follow Life Sciences to End Gun Violence Epidemic to learn about ways #lifescience companies and leaders can help.

I love this job and certainly love what it does and all it represents. However, it is a "sad" necessity....that's getting worse. That is what fuels my passion for what we do. We have a solution...is it going to stop every threat every time...nope, nothing will. But it gives you the edge to save lives in critical seconds that matter, the alternative? Sit back and do nothing, and that is not an option. #noexcuses #endgunviolence #saferschools #safeworkspace

🚨 NEW: Landmark Advisory on Firearm Violence 🚨 U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy at U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a historic Advisory declaring firearm violence in America as a public health crisis. This critical move acknowledges the devastating impact of gun violence on our communities. bit.ly/3VH9L84 Addressing firearm violence is crucial to reducing the epidemic of intimate partner violence. By recognizing this critical link, we can work together to create a safer, more equitable society for all. As one of the largest providers of safety and support services for survivors of intimate partner violence, YWCA knows firsthand the dangers that firearms pose for women, children, and families. As YWCA USA CEO Margaret Mitchell said, "We are grateful for the Surgeon General’s attention to this critical issue." Let’s amplify this crucial conversation and demand action to address the root causes of violence! Together, we can make a difference and pave the way for #SafetyForAll. Learn more about this significant step: bit.ly/3zrOnw3

The U.S. Surgeon General's advisory on gun violence as a public health issue represents a significant step towards addressing this epidemic.     Our Center pioneered the public health approach to combatting gun violence. Many of the advisory’s recommendations align with the goals our research has promoted for decades.    By following the approach developed by the experts at the Center and advancing effective, evidence-based strategies, the surgeon general has shown he is amplifying our work to create a safer future for all Americans.  https://lnkd.in/eaVSbQht 

In the aftermath of the U.S. Surgeon General declaring gun violence “an urgent public health issue” and the Supreme Court's notable 8-1 ruling in U.S. vs Rahimi, Bill Frist, M.D., has written an insightful article for Forbes discussing new policy tools to address the gun violence epidemic. Read the full article below.

In my latest op-ed in Forbes - The decision in U.S. v. Rahimi and the Surgeon General's Advisory on firearm violence in America make clear we have the tools to address our firearm injury epidemic. https://lnkd.in/e_PC2qwC Voices for a Safer Tennessee #firearmsafety #surgeongeneralsadvisory

WATCH NOW: The Aspen Institute recently held a discussion with public health experts -- including our founder Bill Frist, M.D. -- to discuss what it would take to solve our country's most devastating public health crisis right now - gun violence. The experts touched on topics such as community violence intervention and examining the impact of gun policies. Let us know what you think in the comments!

Kudos to our Chair, Rinad Beidas, PhD, on her work in "Long-term consequences of youth exposure to firearm injury," which was cited in an article about firearm violence in Northwestern Now. https://lnkd.in/guKAep3z