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
Latest Social Feeds
“The drumbeat of national crisis is driving first-time #gun sales across the country. The buyers aren’t who you might expect.” An interesting read from @politico #StandAFFIRM
If we want to keep our country safe from #gunviolence & firearm death, we have to be real about why people own guns. And then reduce risk of harm.
Real discussions do not come from demonizing the "other." Bc the other, is, frequently, us.
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2020/10/25/first-time-gun-sales-not-voting-for-trump-430310 @ResearchAFFIRM
We’re already gearing up for our next Reframe! Save the date for Reframe #WashingtonDC: Reframing Interpersonal Youth & Young Adult Firearm Violence & Injury in the Nation’s Capital. Mark your calendars for Monday, December 7, 2020. Details to follow. #StandAFFIRM
Thank you @dancing_markers, @MeetingAchiever and @lizardbrainllc for your support of Reframe #Chicago! What a great way to commemorate our event! #digitialscribing #StandAFFIRM
Thank you to @ResearchAFFIRM for including #digitalscribing in last week's Chicago session designed to further the conversation around preventing gun violence. Notes by @lizardbrainllc. We were proud to partner in our support for this session with @MeetingAchiever. #StandAFFIRM
Thank you to our guest speakers, sponsors, and supporters of last night’s Reframe Chicago! @garthwalkermd @meganranney @HaamidtheMD @ReginaRoyan @BHWilliamsMD @arneduncan @BeNobleSchools @CHeSS_UChicago @NorthwesternMed @IMPACT4HC @ChicagoCred #StandAFFIRM
Upcoming Events
ReFrame Chicago: Addressing racism and gun violence through hope, trust, and partnership
Join our team, led by Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Christopher Barsotti and Chief Research Officer, Dr. Megan Ranney and our guest speakers for an exclusive online storytelling session, designed to reframe the conversations surrounding the issues relevant to Chicago, while inspiring hope for the future.
Past 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 2019
A gathering of thought leaders on February 10, 2020 to discuss the AFFIRM strategic plan and efforts going forward.
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