Children’s Hospital Association’s Post

Join us on April 29 for a discussion about the critical issue of gun violence in America. Our esteemed panel, featuring former HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, former Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, M.D., Deputy Director of the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention Gregory Jackson Jr., and Yale School of Public Health Dean Megan Ranney, will delve into a public health approach aimed at mitigating the health impacts of firearm injury. In a nation grappling with the repercussions of gun violence, this discussion couldn't be more timely. Regardless of where you stand politically or geographically, this is an issue that affects us all. Yet, progress has been alarmingly slow in addressing what has become an epidemic. But we can catalyze change and forge a path forward through the tools of public health. RSVP today to participate in this crucial conversation: https://lnkd.in/daP4EXJY

Are you based in #NorthCarolina and want to learn more about #harmreduction? I highly recommend the Injury-Free NC Harm Reduction Academy put on by UNC Injury Prevention Research Center and NC Division of Public Health's Injury and Violence Prevention Branch!! Participating in the Harm Reduction Academy was definitely the highlight of my time at NCDHHS. You can find the 2024 dates below. If you are interested in participating, please respond to this survey by November 10: https://lnkd.in/gHxG4pT4. #overdoseprevention #harmreductionsaveslives

Finally. Now let’s get to work on solutions to reducing gun violence such as the Group Violence Intervention strategy 

Yesterday, Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy declared firearm violence a public health emergency. In 2022, almost 50,000 people died related to firearm violence. We must do better. The public narrative on this issue often immediately goes toward mass shootings. Such events are tragic and traumatizing, and we must recognize that firearm violence is a complex issue. I'm reminded of a recent report from Colorado showing the majority of firearm violence is attributed to suicide. We need a comprehensive and holistic solution to firearm violence prevention that speaks to all of the root causes, and we need it fast. Advisory from Surgeon General: https://lnkd.in/gnibMCpr Trailhead report: https://lnkd.in/gBtT9G8w Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Trailhead Institute, Rose Community Foundation, Colorado Health Institute, The Colorado Health Foundation, Caring For Colorado Foundation, #GunViolencePrevention #PublicHealth #PublicEmergency #GunViolence

Did you know that $754 million is spent on medical costs related to fatal falls each year for #OlderAdults? And that a lot of these injuries can be prevented? There are many evidence-based #FallsPrevention programs at local senior centers that can significantly reduce falls, including this one where all the #OlderAdult participants are seated. Find your senior center at https://ow.ly/QOF750PM261 Help someone in your life stay protected by sharing this video created by the National Council on Aging. Watch below. 🎥👇 https://ow.ly/AGaG50PM260

Just one question can save a child's life: ask if there are unlocked guns where your child is visiting. Temple Health is part of a 59-hospital coalition across Philadelphia, Southeastern Pennsylvania, Delaware and Southern New Jersey working together to help reduce injuries and deaths caused by firearms–which is the leading cause of death for kids in the US. Our goal is to empower caregivers, parents, and communities to speak up about gun safety. Get tips for starting this conversation. https://lnkd.in/edehhX96

Dr. Sakran expertly articulates why it is so urgent that we address the crisis of firearm violence through a comprehensive public health approach. The ACS has long supported treating this as a public health crisis. Thanks for your continued leadership on this issue, Dr. Sakran!

❗Fentanyl is 50x more potent than heroin and 100x more powerful than morphine! ❗ In Washoe County, it's the second-highest cause of death. According to the CDC, in the 12 months ending in January 2022, around 107,375 people in the U.S. died from drug overdoses and poisonings—67% of those deaths were linked to fentanyl. Let's raise awareness and save lives! Our Prevention Toolkit is the result of a collaborative partnership between Join Together Northern Nevada and our devoted Prevention Committee! Human Trafficking Prevention Alliance, Molina Healthcare, Washoe County School District, Reno-Sparks Indian Colony, New Start Recovery Solutions, Bristlecone Family Resources, Northern Nevada Public Health, Nevada Department of Health and Human Services #FentanylAwareness #StopOverdoses #PublicHealthCrisis

Human trafficking victims often visit health care centers, but their situation may go unnoticed. Online MPH Associate Professor Mellissa Withers and Brittany Blevins, an MPH student at USC, shed light on the role health care providers can play in identifying and assisting victims in this article. Join us on #WorldDayAgainstTraffickingInPersons in raising awareness and combating human trafficking. https://lnkd.in/gCNMPydE

Excellent breakdown on this historic advisory by Dr. Joseph Sakran. 👏