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Statement on Police-Involved Killings and Protests
Jun 3, 2020 ||Recent police-involved killings reflect a legacy of injustice and racism that also poses an urgent public health threat. It is incumbent upon health care professionals and systems to confront this and to overcome the inequities that afflict racial and ethnic minorities.
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On the Hill: House to Vote on CR that Extends DSH Funding
Nov 19, 2019 ||The House is scheduled to vote on a continuing resolution that would extend federal funding through Dec. 20 and further delay a scheduled $4 billion cut to Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) payments; House impeachment hearings continue.
view more »Through community outreach and the Chicago Gun Violence Research Collaborative, Sinai Health System works to find place-based solutions to gun violence.
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DHS Releases Resource on Hospital Active Shooter Incidents
May 21, 2019 ||The guidance lists warning signs for which hospital staff should be aware, recommendations for active shooter responses, and suggested protective measures.
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Violence Intervention: A Population Health Approach
Mar 30, 2018 ||Participants heard how programs at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center and Regional One Health target social determinants of health to help victims of interpersonal violence recover, decrease violence-related reinjury, and reduce recidivism.
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Essential Hospitals: Community Anchors in Violence Prevention
Oct 11, 2017 ||Interpersonal violence is considered a social determinant of health; several association members have worked to reduce such violence as part of community-integrated health care.
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Interpersonal Violence and Hospital-Based Intervention
Nov 4, 2016 ||
Learn how interpersonal violence can affect patients and discuss the value of hospital-based intervention programs.
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Association Submits Testimony on Trauma Care
Jul 13, 2016 ||The testimony was submitted for a House Committee on Energy and Commerce subcommittee hearing on strengthening the national trauma system.
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OSHA Offers Workplace Violence Prevention Resources
Dec 8, 2015 ||Site for hospitals and other health care facilities reflects violent incident rate four times higher than other sectors
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Members Hospitals Lead Community Violence Prevention
Sep 10, 2013 ||AHA resource developed as part of the Community Connections Initiative
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The Wraparound Project Drastically Reduces Re-Injury Rates
Mar 25, 2013 ||SFGH's program targets victims of interpersonal/youth violence who are aged 10 to 30
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Wishard's violence prevention programming has cut recidivism and created a safer community
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Keeping It Local: Community-Based Programs Curb Violence in NYC
Feb 25, 2013 ||HHC connects resources to high-risk youth in many settings—from the ED to the basketball court
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Alameda's Caught in the Crossfire program has become a national model for violence intervention
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Prevention Program Takes Aim at Risk Factors for Violence
Feb 25, 2013 ||Denver Health’s AIM project helps victims of violence overcome trauma and lead less risky lives
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BMC aims to equip victims of violence with the skills they need to avoid future high-risk situations
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