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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

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

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.

A landmark advisory…. See below

On June 25, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued a historic public health advisory highlighting the urgent need to address the public health crisis of firearm violence. ACPM published policy recommendations on reducing and preventing firearm-related injuries and deaths and commends the Surgeon General's efforts to raise awareness about this pressing issue and calls for evidence-based policies to prevent violent deaths and injuries in communities across the nation. View ACPM's Policy Recommendations on Reducing/Preventing Firearm-Related Injuries and Deaths: https://bit.ly/4btTmKj

Do you know your numbers? Meet your heart health goals by keeping track of how much you exercise, your weight, your blood pressure, and your cholesterol numbers—all of which can impact your heart health. Discuss this information with your Independence Health System doctor to make a plan unique to you. Learn more about cardiologist, Dr. James Adisey: https://bit.ly/48S9uVr #HeartMonth

The NCIOM Oral Health Transformation Task Force envisions a patient-centered future for oral health in North Carolina, in which oral health care is redefined as comprehensive and seamlessly integrated with overall health. https://ow.ly/fy9o50RQOto

In an ever-evolving world, it is crucial to ensure that the field of medicine, particularly cardiology, reflects the diversity of the communities it serves. By actively promoting diversity in cardiology care, we can create an environment that is more inclusive, empathetic, and ultimately, more effective in delivering care to a diverse patient population. Check out the article below, explore the importance of ensuring diversity in medicine and cardiology care, and consider practical steps that can be taken to achieve this goal. #InclusiveHealthcare https://lnkd.in/e5f5fCpa

Adverse Childhood Experiences affect all of us and they can lead to toxic stress – ultimately affecting health across a lifetime. Learn more in a new video from the Office of the California Surgeon General: https://lnkd.in/d4p7cajf

In the summer of 2020, Edward Michelson, M.D., chair of #TTUHSCElPaso's Department of Emergency Medicine, developed a new daily routine. Each day, he examined a pile of raw data from across the country and around the globe, studiously pouring through them, analyzing the latest new COVID-19 cases and deaths, looking for clues on how the pandemic was progressing through the U.S. How did #TTUHSCElPaso’s Department of Emergency Medicine chart a remarkable recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, outpacing the rest of Texas? Read more: https://loom.ly/ly4pGzo #TTogetherForElPaso #COVIDUpdate #COVID19 #COVIDElPaso #Pandemic #ElPasoDoctors #ElPasoPandemic #ElPasohealth #TTPElPaso