In light of the recent assassination attempt at the Trump Rally, resulting in the deaths of civilians, our hearts go out to the victims and their families. This incident underscores the urgent need to address gun violence as a critical public health issue. The U.S. Surgeon General recently declared gun violence a public health crisis, highlighting the profound impact it has on communities nationwide. At Asé Analytics, we are committed to exploring and promoting evidence-based solutions to this epidemic. The intersection of public health and safety is vital for creating a healthier, more just society. We encourage everyone to join the conversation on how we can collectively work towards preventing such tragedies in the future. Let’s advocate for policies and practices that prioritize the well-being and safety of all individuals. #GunViolence #PublicHealth #SafetyForAll

"As we have come to understand that violence is preventable, it is up to all of us—researchers, advocates, and policymakers alike—to act". — Gregory Jackson Jr., Deputy Director, White House Office of Gun Violence Protection, and Kyle Fischer, Policy Director, The Health Alliance for Violence Intervention. Explore their collaborative paper, Community Violence Intervention as a Strategy for Reducing Gun Violence,” featured in a recent report by the Health Strategy Group at The Aspen Institute.     This latest report outlines five significant ideas for reducing the health harms of firearm injury. Dive deeper into the public health perspective on combating this epidemic:  https://bit.ly/3urDp7U  #AspenHealthStrategy #gunviolence #healthcare #mentalhealth 

Please take a few minutes to view Malea Russell's recent interactive dashboard of the results of Allegheny County Health Department's local Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. Below, you'll see differences in the ability to pay for medical care by age, educational status, income, race, sex and zip code. It's an excellent way to inform targeted public health interventions among those with highest need. https://lnkd.in/eG3pqXM7

Learn more about the U.S. surgeon general’s advisory on gun violence as a public health issue. Like other public health issues, gun violence IS preventable!

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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

Doctors for America Commends Surgeon General’s Advisory on Firearm Violence Doctors for America (DFA) commends the Surgeon General’s Advisory declaring firearm violence, a public health crisis. Today, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy (former Doctors for America founder) brought attention to the health toll that gun violence has had on Americans, detailing the size and scope of the crisis while laying out a plan of research, community risk reduction, evidence-based policy options, and mental health measures to decrease the prevalence of firearm violence. https://lnkd.in/gd9d9Kgc

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!

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

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