NEW: U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued a landmark Advisory declaring firearm violence in America to be a public health crisis with devastating and far-reaching consequences for the nation's health and well-being. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dRhdtAv5
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Today, Vivek Murthy and his team issued an advisory on firearm violence. https://lnkd.in/g4JqCn3Y During my time working on the South and West sides of Chicago, where students experienced recess indoors for fear of stray bullets, and here in DC with Tia Bell and the @TRIGGER Project, a few things are clear. This issue has increased in its breadth and impact, with more mass shootings and deaths from gun violence than days in the year, and Black populations in urban areas experience violence at the highest rates. Second, prevention requires both policy and programmatic approaches that, while complex, can be straightforward. Prevention and repair involve fostering social connections and building community. When individuals feel connected and have supportive networks, they are less likely to engage in violence. Programs focused on mentorship, youth engagement, and community-building are essential. Additionally, policies addressing systemic inequities and providing resources for mental health, education, and economic opportunities are crucial. Community organizations and local leaders are pivotal in this process. Supporting these grassroots efforts ensures environments where safety and connection are prioritized. Addressing firearm violence requires a multifaceted approach, including stricter gun control laws, improved data collection, and comprehensive support for victims and their families. Combining policy changes with community-driven programs can help create a future where all children can play outside without fear, and neighborhoods can thrive in safety and solidarity. Last year Jillian Racoosin Kornmeier, MPH shared some insights on the The Coalition to End Social Isolation & Loneliness blog, about the relationship between gun violence, social isolation, and loneliness. https://lnkd.in/gfihtj_6
NEW: U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issues a landmark Advisory declaring firearm violence in America to be a public health crisis with devastating and far-reaching consequences for the nation's health and well-being. https://lnkd.in/gZpQd2AN
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The Surgeon General,Vivek Murthy's new advisory highlights the profound impact of firearm violence on our nation’s health and well-being, offering crucial public health strategies to mitigate and prevent harm. Learn more at the 🔗: https://lnkd.in/dRhdtAv5
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Insightful conversation on how individuals and communities can contribute to addressing the issues outlined in the recent Surgeon General's report (https://lnkd.in/eP9XAMGK) on the epidemic of loneliness we are currently facing in the US.
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A landmark advisory…. See below
Just absolutely extraordinary news, a landmark Advisory was released this morning by the Surgeon General declaring firearm violence as a public health crisis. One could argue there is no issue that is more urgent in the US than this -- a pivotal moment for this work, for survivors, for advocates, for our research field, and for communities across the nation. Full report here: https://lnkd.in/g9vvsTeS
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Immediately after our SYNC Safety Convening, the U.S. Surgeon General, Vice Admiral H. Murthy, MD, MBA, released the Surgeon General’s Advisory on Firearm Violence, declaring firearm violence in America to be a public health crisis. This advisory is the first of its kind from the Surgeon General on the issue of firearm violence, and outlines the devastating and far-reaching consequences that firearm violence poses to the health and wellbeing of the country. The advisory provides a wealth of data as well as recommendations for action to implement a public health approach to firearm violence. Learn more and read the advisory here: https://lnkd.in/gXrM3fMC #CommunitySafety #ViolencePrevention #PublicHealth
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Professor Michelle Richards' article, "Before the Memory Fades: Evaluating a National Quarantine Strategy As Part of a Modernized Public Health Response to the Next Pandemic," was recently published in Health Matrix: The Journal of Law-Medicine, which is housed at Case Western Reserve University School of Law. The article explores the power of quarantine as a public health response to contagious disease and examines whether the federal government could effectively utilize a national quarantine strategy as part of a modernized public health response to the next pandemic that is, she argues, surely coming. The article can be found at this link: https://lnkd.in/g37uT5tt
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