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Reporting on the crucial role doctors play in gun violence prevention

Association of Health Care Journalists

He goes through a new resource guide from the gun violence prevention organization Brady United that helps clinicians talk to their patients about firearm access and safety. He also shares how health care journalists can cover firearm access and highlight story ideas.

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Fewer NC children dying at the hands of a parent or caregiver, new report shows

NC Health News

By Jennifer Fernandez Fewer North Carolina children are dying at the hands of a parent or caregiver, according to a new report by a retired leader of the states health system whose career focused on the well-being of children. Vitaglione, now retired, has continued to study child health issues.

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Underreported twin health crises: Gun violence and maternal mortality

Association of Health Care Journalists

Many health risks to pregnant people are well-known, whether its preeclampsia, gestational diabetes or hemorrhage during delivery.Another culprit at the center of the maternal mortality epidemic is firearms. The twin public health crises of gun violence and maternal mortality are not robustly covered. at 12 months postpartum.

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BCHC supports 5th annual National Injury Prevention Day

Big Cities Health Coalition

Unintentional injuries and violence are the leading causes of death and hospitalization for people ages 1 to 44. The total cost of injury and violence in the United States is approximately $4.2 It is dedicated to educating and empowering communities to make a difference in work toward reducing injuries and deaths.

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BCHC urges Congress to invest in CDC’s Comprehensive Suicide Prevention Program in FY25

Big Cities Health Coalition

The Big Cities Health Coalition and 50 other organizations urged House and Senate leadership to allocate $38 million in FY25 to the Comprehensive Suicide Prevention Program (CSP) under the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Center for Injury Prevention and Control.

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Honoring the 2025 AMCHP Annual Award Recipients

Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs

The Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) is pleased to announce the winners of its 2025 AMCHP Annual Awards. This combination of skills enables her to provide holistic support, addressing not only the physical aspects of maternal health but also the emotional and mental well-being of her clients.

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Male violence against women as a public health issue – reflecting on the International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women

Better Health For All

Domestic abuse or intimate partner violence is a global issue which has been recognised by the World Health Organisation as a major public health problem. [5] This is a public health crisis that requires our urgent attention, leadership, and commitment. Male violence against women is preventable.