Hospitals Against Violence
The AHA urges Senate appropriators to support federal funding for research and education to reduce violence in communities
The House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee today held a field hearing in Chicago on the public health impact of gun violence, the role of research and prevention approaches.
As cornerstones of your communities, hospital and health system leaders have the unique authority to lead initiatives to reduce the risk for violence and advocate for advancing health.
Like all Americans, we watched with shock and heavy hearts as news came in this weekend of the tragic events in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio.
AHA's Hospitals Against Violence initiative July 11 at 2 p.m. ET will host a webinar on promoting prevention, improving health and maximizing safety outcomes for patients affected by human trafficking and intimate partner violence.
Held July 11, 2019
There is growing recognition that human trafficking is a health and public health issue, with severe health consequences affecting some of the most vulnerable members of society. As the premier primary health care delivery system for underserved patients and communities in the…
Webinar Series: The Patient’s Voice
Enhancing Trauma-informed Care
July 23 | 11:00 AM CDT
Hospitals and health systems will stand together against violence June 7 by participating in #HAVhope Friday, a digital media campaign to focus national attention on ending all forms of violence.
The Department of Homeland Security has released a new resource to help hospitals and health systems prepare for and respond to an active shooter incident.
Advancing health in America isn’t just about expanding access to care — it’s also about reaching people who need it. We all have to do our part to end human trafficking and help the victims who are suffering because of it.