'Peace Pull Up' Event in Whitcomb Court Aims to Prevent Gun Violence: 'We Should Do This More Often'

RHHD shares firearm safety tips, sees nearly 28% increase in emergency visits

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- With Friday being National Gun Violence Awareness Day, the Richmond and Henrico Health Districts (RHHD) are encouraging residents to proactively prevent firearm injury and death by practicing firearm safety. In just the last year, Richmond saw a 27.56% increase in emergency department visits from 2023, according to a Friday release from health officials. “Gun violence is a public health crisis that affects too many famili…

'Peace Pull Up' event in Whitcomb Court aims to prevent gun violence: 'We should do this more often'

RICHMOND, Va. The Richmond and Henrico Health Districts' Trauma Healing Response Network brought food, music and activities to the Whitcomb Court neighborhood on Thursday as part of their gun violence prevention efforts.Residents of all ages gathered for the first "Peace Pull Up" event of the season, which aimed to build community relationships while providing a safe space for neighborhood youth."We just want to make sure they stay in positive a…

Providence and Health Department to host gun safety webinar

Providence Hospital, Be Smart, and the Snohomish County Health Department will be hosting a free gun safety webinar on Tuesday, June 10.

STHS offers tips as part of National Gun Violence Awareness Month to prevent gun tragedies – Rio Grande Guardian

SOUTH TEXAS HEALTH SYSTEM OFFERS IMPORTANT GUN SAFETY TIPS THIS NATIONAL GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH AS PART OF ITS EFFORTS TO PREVENT GUN TRAGEDIES With gun violence taking a substantial toll on communities nationwide, STHS stands with gun safety advocates in promoting awareness of gun violence and its lasting effects on individuals, families and communities Deemed a public health problem, gun-related mortality and injury rates remain high acr…