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
TAKE A STAND.
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.
- DRIVE RESEARCH
- DEVELOP EDUCATION
- BUILD COMMUNITY
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Now more than ever, we depend on doctors to safeguard public health. Today, AFFIRM honors the commitment and bravery of physicians and other care providers who are fighting #COVID19.
#NationalDoctorsDay
In this time of great uncertainty, AFFIRM is dedicating its resources to the collective goal of providing frontline healthcare professionals with the supplies needed to beat #COVID19.
Learn more at https://t.co/YFoUuJza7U
Social distancing is valuable. It also makes folks isolated. Here are steps to keep you and your loved ones safe. #SuicidePrevention @AASuicidology @EmmyBetz @ResearchAFFIRM @amybarnhorst @NJGVRC @craigjbryan @davidhogg111
Please watch what Dr. Megan Ranney told @JohnKingCNN. "We need masks TODAY. We are pleading on social media, #GetMePPE, to keep me and my patients safe..."
@EmmyBetz @PIPERcolorado @ResearchAFFIRM A4: Need safety messaging 3-6 months from now about training/storage…fewer opportunities for training given quarantines at moment, and guns will stick around. Need to prevent injuries down the road. #FirearmsCOVID19
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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