Medical Schools Training Providers to Promote Gun Safety

Medical schools training providers to promote gun safety

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The U.S. Surgeon General declared gun violence a public health crisis in the United States in June of last year. In response to this -- as well as the Tops mass shooting -- the Jacobs School of Medicine at the University at Buffalo hosted a conference Saturday focused on reducing firearm-related deaths through public health initiatives. The "Remembrance Conference" brought together healthcare professionals, students, educ…

Gun violence conference focuses on prevention

A gun violence conference between Michigan State University and the University at Buffalo's Jacobs School of Medicine focused on violence prevention.

Advocates rally for gun control at San Francisco City Hall

Advocates for gun control rallied against firearms violence on the steps of San Francisco City Hall Friday as Mayor Daniel Lurie proclaimed it Gun Violence Awareness Day in the city. Organizers from several nonprofit organizations that work on legislative, preventative, and awareness programs related to gun control shared their experiences and campaign goals. Multiple members of the Board of Supervisors and Sheriff Paul Miyamoto made remarks, de…