In this episode of This is Public Health, brought to you by the Illinois Department of Public Health, we dive into the topic of gun violence as a public health issue and discuss ways we can work to reduce its impact in our communities.
We're joined by IDPH Chief Operating Officer, Shannon Lightner, and Brady: United Against Gun Violence's Chief Officer for Policy & Programs, Christian Heyne.
In this episode, we discuss the recent declaration by the U.S. Surgeon General of gun violence as a public health crisis, our partnership with organizations like Brady, and the launch of our new campaign, Pause to Heal, which highlights the importance of firearm restraining orders (FROs) in preventing gun violence.
Learn more about FROs: illinois.gov/pausetoheal
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