We applaud the U.S. Surgeon General's Office for issuing a first-of-its-kind advisory declaring firearm violence in America as a public health crisis. As the advisory concludes, it will take the collective commitment of the nation to turn the tide on this crisis. A public health approach has the potential to curb the alarming trends of firearm-related injury and death that we see in Colorado and across the country, which have devastating impacts to our physical and mental health. As we continue to champion a public health approach to firearm harm prevention in Colorado, Trailhead is excited to use our program office as a hub for building collaboration across the state and working alongside communities to enact solutions that work best for them. Read the Surgeon General's Advisory on Firearm Violence here: https://ow.ly/G7Yj50SpEuC And learn more about collaborative efforts to define a community-based approach to firearm harm prevention in Colorado: https://lnkd.in/g8pRsZAk
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For the first time in the nation’s history, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory declaring firearm violence a public health crisis and outlining the urgent threat firearm violence poses to the health and well-being of Americans. The advisory lays out the approach the country can take to address firearm violence as a public health crisis, including implementing community violence prevention programs and firearm risk reduction strategies, improving access to mental health care for those exposed to or at risk for firearm violence, and expanding research funding to inform and evaluate prevention strategies. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gCuvGKWn
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🎙️ This month's guest on Prevention Profiles: Take Five is Dr. Oliver Tacto, Dean of Student Wellness at Maryville University! He discusses the intersection of inclusion and drug use prevention, the Eight Dimensions of Wellness, and more. Tune in now: https://lnkd.in/eAmMDneD
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We worked with Dr. Punch and his team on a video project on harm reduction and opioid use disorder. The work their team is doing on bullet related injury at The BRIC is completely inspiring and in Dr. Punch's words "radical." Watch this short video (not by us, but great!) to quickly learn a bit about what they're doing.
Watch and share this inspiring video highlighting the transformative work of Dr. LJ Punch and the Bullet Related Injury Clinic (BRIC), a grantee of the Kaiser Permanente Center for Gun Violence Research and Education (powered by The Health Alliance for Violence Intervention). Located in St. Louis, BRIC is a community-based clinic that empowers individuals and communities to heal from bullet injuries. Founded by trauma surgeon Dr. LJ Punch, the clinic offers trauma-informed, accessible, and culturally competent care to gunshot victims and their families. The Center has invested nearly $7 million in community-led research, innovative health approaches, and promising interventions to protect the health and safety of our most affected communities. Stay tuned as we spotlight more grantees in the coming weeks and months! Learn more about the Center’s 38 grantees working to address the root causes of violence in over 20 states at https://lnkd.in/e5gxC-4n #EndGunViolence #TraumaInformedCare #CommunityHealing
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I am proud to have co-authored this blog with a few of my fellow DELPH Cohort 4 scholars. Please take a few minutes to read this timely blog on community power building. #power #communitypower #Influence #healthequity #racialequity #publichealth #communityhealth
Community power building enables individuals to foster collaboration, organize resources, and leverage networks to drive positive change from the grassroots level. In a blog written by DELPH Cohort 4 scholars Deloris Walker, MPH, CHES, regional health officer for the Cook County Department of Public Health, Samantha Wells, MPH, CPH, public health section chief II of tobacco prevention and cessation with the Arkansas Department of Health, Eddy Pierre, community operations manager for the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and Chelsei Granderson, MSPH, director of community impact for the Tennessee Department of Health, learn how shifting focus from symptoms to systems can make a lasting impact. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eEHXbeM7. Satcher Health Leadership Institute at Morehouse School of Medicine Centers for Disease Control and Prevention #CommunityHealth #SDOH #HealthEquity #DELPH
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Multi-award winning palliative care Nurse Practitioner with a passion for improving quality of life and death in residential aged care
Fantastic paper describing the facilitators and barriers to Nurse Practitioners working in Australian aged care.
Hot off the press! A body of work led by some amazing collaborators, Micah Peters and Casey Marney. I suspect the discussion on barriers and enablers to NP practice in Australian aged care could easily be extrapolated more broadly. https://lnkd.in/gkKDU9xM
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As states continue to prioritize opportunities to enhance services for children with chronic illnesses, behavioral and special health care needs, and medical complexities. Our new resource center includes tools for states addressing and advancing systems of care for children and youth with chronic and complex needs. Learn more at https://loom.ly/jah_LLA
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Dr. Khadijia Tribié Reid shares that “…when children have at least one, consistent, nurturing caretaker, they can be more resilient. They can flourish despite adversity. They can grow healthy." Watch the full video to learn more about the importance of trauma-informed care: https://lnkd.in/eu7QkkQy
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Tune into the conversation on workplace violence prevention with Bonnie Michelman, Vice President and Chief Security Officer, Mass General Brigham, and Dr. James Phillips, Chief of the Disaster and Operational Medicine Section, The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. The interview is the first in the Conversations on Quality and Patient Safety series from The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety. Watch the full discussion: https://lnkd.in/g-DQXHn3
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A very interesting discussion on Patient Safety by Joint Commission and The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Let's learn together!
Tune into the conversation on workplace violence prevention with Bonnie Michelman, Vice President and Chief Security Officer, Mass General Brigham, and Dr. James Phillips, Chief of the Disaster and Operational Medicine Section, The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. The interview is the first in the Conversations on Quality and Patient Safety series from The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety. Watch the full discussion: https://lnkd.in/g-DQXHn3
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Happy Tuesday and Happy National Public Health Week. Day 2: Today’s daily theme is healthy neighborhoods. Our neighborhoods are the backbone of our communities, influencing our physical, mental and emotional well-being. I have been in this space for the last 18 years and I am amazed at the strides we are making. There’s lot more to do! In public health, our work is multifaceted, encompassing disease prevention, health promotion, policy development, and community engagement to improve the overall well-being of populations. Through research, education, and collaboration, we strive to address health disparities and promote equitable access to healthcare services. UNTIL WE ALL HAVE ACCESS!
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