Our mission: A public health approach to solving firearm injury
The collective will of medicine will solve the gun violence epidemic
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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Need a boost to get you through the end of the week? Make your morning commute easier on yourself with the AFFIRM Mug - now available on our online store!
Every purchase supports bringing an end to gun violence:
https://affirmresearch.org/product/affirm-travel-mug/
One of our core functions at AFFIRM is informing the public about gun violence and prevention through educational programs and materials. We are looking for 4 volunteers to help out with curriculum course development.
Learn more:
https://affirmresearch.org/volunteer-opportunities-at-affirm-research/
"Are you a firearm owner passionate about firearm safety? We are looking for perspectives from people with military and/or law enforcement backgrounds who'd like to contribute to the AFFIRM blog. Learn more:
https://affirmresearch.org/volunteer-opportunities-at-affirm-research/"
January is National Blood Donor Month!
This year, make the resolution to help those in need by signing up to donate blood. Even better, bring a friend or family member who hasn't yet donated and SAVE LIVES together!
Find out how at your nearest @RedCross!
@ucsfdem @StanfordEMED @MikeGisondi @A_E_Urdaneta @holly_cw @DTMillerMD @wdixon1487 @PMHarter @coripoff @collinmichels1 @jtsakamo @BrynEisfelder "For ages 13-34 in the ED post near lethal #suicide attempt, 24% went from deciding to attempting in 0-5min, 47% were in 6 min-1hr. So 71% in under an hour! More work can be done to prevent death by simply screening for access to guns at home."
#thisisourlane #researchaffirm
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.
We AFFIRM
Affirm accepts any supporter from the general public
- Physicians
- Surgeons
- Nurses
- Nurse Practitioners
- Physician Assistants
- Emergency Medicine Technicians
- Medical Students
- Residents
- Public Health Professionals
- Gun Owners
- Military
- Police Officers
- Philanthropists
- Business Leaders
- Fellows
- Volunteers
