TRENDING MEDICAL EDUCATION TOPIC: GUN VIOLENCE

More than 1,000 hospitals and health associations have joined a campaign led by New Hyde Park, N. Y.-based Northwell Health that encourages parents to ask about gun safety.

The campaign aims to reduce deaths caused by guns among children by encouraging parents to ask other parents and caregivers about gun safety and access, according to a Sept. 28 news release. Thirteen children die from guns in the U.S. every day, making it the leading cause of death in kids, according to the CDC.

Northwell has launched several initiatives focused on gun violence prevention over the last several years. In 2021, the health system launched a Gun Violence Prevention Center Collaborative for Health Systems and Hospitals, a grassroots initiative that creates a space for those in healthcare to discuss the effects of gun violence, share best practices and collectively take action.

The American Hospital Association and Children’s Hospital Association are among members of the gun safety website offering tips for parents on how to start a conversation on gun storage and access.

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REFERENCES

https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/public-health/1-000-hospitals-health-groups-join-northwell-gun-safety coalition.html