How the Public Health Approach Can Solve Gun Violence
How Doctors Can Help Prevent Gun Violence
Guns and public health: Applying preventive medicine to a national epidemic
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STAND AFFIRM.
STAND AFFIRM.
AFFIRM is the nation’s leading non-partisan network of 40,000+ healthcare professionals, public health experts, and researchers who are committed to reducing gun violence. Our mission is to reduce the American epidemic of firearm injury (over 150,000 injuries and deaths in 2017 alone) with research, evidence-based practice, and community partnerships.
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Yesterday was Dr. Tamara O'Neal's birthday. All of us at AFFIRM celebrate her life, her vision, her compassion, & her commitment to equity. Her voice would make a difference today. We're committed to amplifying it, in her absence.
https://affirmresearch.org/2019/08/07/dr-tamara-oneal-memorial-research-fund/
Violence begets violence. Like many of us across the country, AFFIRM is watching the unfolding tragedy in Minneapolis with sadness. It also reaffirms our commitment to shedding light on and changing the underlying roots of violence, including structural inequities.
With stay-at-home measures in place, #domesticviolence is on the rise. Spikes in firearm sales increase this risk, giving perpetrators access to lethal means.
@CampConsult reminds us to stay connected within our communities and help save lives.
#disarmDV
An increasing risk of family violence during the Covid-19 pandemic: Strengthening community collaborations to save lives
Though necessary to slow the spread of the novel Coronavirus (Covid-19), actions such as social-distancing, sheltering in-place, restricted travel, an...
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Today is #emergencymedicineday.
At AFFIRM, we acknowledge the vital role emergency providers play in identifying and combating the #gunviolence epidemic.
Together, with all healthcare providers, we #standAFFIRM in the celebration of this specialty.
@ACEPNow @SAEMonline
On Thursday, AFFIRM's research council met virtually to discuss #firearminjury and safety during #COVID19.
Here are some of our amazing research council members throughout the nation on the frontlines of the pandemic!
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Upcoming Events
Reframe Berkshires: Changing the Conversation About Gun Violence
Community Conversations on Suicide Prevention in the Berkshires
A community-hosted event to discuss suicide prevention.
Tamara O’Neal Anniversary Fund
The Tamara O’Neal Memorial Fund is to support underrepresented academic physicians and scientists who, like Dr. O’Neal, have chosen to dedicate their lives to supporting and enhancing communities of color. Donate here
Giving Tuesday
We’re proud to be part of the #GivingTuesday global movement for generosity. Our mission is bring an end to the #GunViolence epidemic, and we’re so grateful to our donors and supporters who help make that possible. This #GivingTuesday, help spread the word by sharing why you support AFFIRM!
AFFIRM Research Summit
A gathering of thought leaders on February 10, 2020 to discuss the AFFIRM strategic plan and efforts going forward.
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