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This Is Our Lane @thisisourlane.org · 8h

Medical providers often see patients experiencing intimate partner violence before it turns deadly. Screening for abuse and firearm access can be lifesaving.
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This Is Our Lane @thisisourlane.org · 8h

In 2023, firearms were the most common weapon used by men to kill women. Nearly 65% of female homicide victims were shot. The share of women killed by men with a gun has risen sharply—from 51% in 2011 to 65% in 2023.

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Yale School of Public Health @yalesph.bsky.social · 1d

“Gun violence intersects with COVID in a very unusual way.”

"The Relentless School Nurse" @robincogan.bsky.social joined host @nelbamg.bsky.social on our latest episode of #SharedHumanity.

Listen to or watch the full episode: sph.yale.edu/SharedHumanity

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This Is Our Lane @thisisourlane.org · 1d

Providers can play an essential role in educating families, modeling safe practices, and connecting patients to community support.
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Firearm injury and young children: a critical review - BMC Pediatrics

Firearms are the leading cause of death in children in the United States. Rates of firearm injury and death are rising among young children, ages 0–5 years, yet data-driven prevention strategies are…

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This Is Our Lane @thisisourlane.org · 1d

Even when firearm injuries aren’t fatal, they have lasting effects: >25% of children 0–5 develop new mental health diagnoses after injury. Even witnessing gun violence harms development.

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This Is Our Lane @thisisourlane.org · 1d

25% of 3-yr-olds can pull a 10-lb trigger; most handguns only need 5–8 lbs. Unintentional deaths often involve a parent’s gun (60%) or the gun of a sibling (59%). Nightstands, closets, & cars are common access areas.

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This Is Our Lane @thisisourlane.org · 1d

Most child gun injuries happen at home. Handguns account for 90% of firearms deaths in 1–4 year-olds. Counseling on secure storage is vital when there are young children in the home.

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This Is Our Lane @thisisourlane.org · 1d

Firearms are now the leading cause of death for U.S. kids. Unintentional injuries are rising even among the very young w/ a 8.3% increase among 2-year-olds and a 6.5% increase among 3-year-olds. Health care providers can help families reduce these preventable tragedies.

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Robin Cogan @robincogan.bsky.social · 2d

Join this important webinar sponsored by @bradyunited.org @thisisourlane.org Tuesday, October 14th, 6:30 pm ET.
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The Relentless School Nurse: Science Under Threat – Defending Research, Demanding Safety

Public health research shapes safer communities for our children. Right now, that research is in danger. On Tuesday, October 14th at 6:30 p.m. ET, Brady’s This Is Our Lane will host an urgent webin…

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This Is Our Lane @thisisourlane.org · 2d

We salute @amsanational.bsky.social for their stance on gun violence. We’re excited that future physicians are refusing to accept the status quo, calling for evidence-based solutions to firearm violence. Established providers: follow their lead and equip trainees to act as public health advocates.

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This Is Our Lane @thisisourlane.org · 3d

64% of adults in Colorado have changed behaviors due to fear of gun violence. Clinicians: recognize these adaptations when discussing gun access, trauma, and mental health with patients. #ThisIsOurLane

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This Is Our Lane @thisisourlane.org · 4d

New study finds 1 in 6 teens in the Southeast report firearm-related dating violence. Healthcare providers, counselors, and school staff can play a vital role in screening, prevention, and support to keep teens safe.

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This Is Our Lane @thisisourlane.org · 5d

Research for firearm safety is under threat! Join Drs.
@docjorich.bsky.social
@josephsakran.bsky.social
@emmybetz.bsky.social
@mikeanestis.bsky.social
and Fabiola Plaza on Oct 14 at 6:30 p.m. ET

Register now at act.bradyunited.org/a/tiol-webin... to save your spot!

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This Is Our Lane @thisisourlane.org · 5d

Shout-out to @michstatepolice.bsky.social for hosting the Michigan Gun Violence Intervention Summit!
We love to see clinicians, public health experts, and local leaders collaborating to prevent firearm injuries and create safer communities.

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This Is Our Lane @thisisourlane.org · 5d

Many people experiencing intimate partner violence buy guns to protect themselves—but a firearm in the home actually increases risk of homicide & suicide. Providers can help by counseling on secure storage, discussing alternative safety strategies, and supporting personalized safety planning. #DVAM

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This Is Our Lane @thisisourlane.org · 6d

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence victims are at far greater risk of being killed if a firearm is in the home. Healthcare providers can ask patients about firearm access in their home; these conversations, even brief ones, can prevent harm & save lives.

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This Is Our Lane @thisisourlane.org · 7d

Thrilled to join Drs. @docjorich.bsky.social, @josephsakran.bsky.social, @emmybetz.bsky.social, @mikeanestis.bsky.social, and Fabiola Plaza on Oct 14 at 6:30 p.m. ET to discuss the future of firearm safety research. Funding is at risk—learn what’s at stake and how to help.

Register now!

The Future of Firearm Safety Research: CDC & NIH Funding Under Threat

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This Is Our Lane @thisisourlane.org · 7d

Education matters: it gives providers practical language, confidence, and tools to guide families on safe storage—reducing injuries and saving lives.

Learn other methods with our resource guide! www.bradyunited.org/take-action/...

Learn How to Talk to Patients about Gun Access and Safety

Brady is uniting Americans against gun violence. We invite everyone who wants to end our epidemic of gun violence to take action, not sides.

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This Is Our Lane @thisisourlane.org · 7d

After being trained from @BulletPtsProj on firearm safety, primary care providers who gave firearm safety counseling during wellness visits jumped from 13% → 33%.
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This Is Our Lane @thisisourlane.org · 8d

Join us on Nov. 5th!

We're proud to be partners on this event with @apha.org — gun violence is a critical public health issue and our leaders must make addressing firearm injuries and deaths a priority!

APHA @apha.org · 8d

Join APHA & our partners on Nov. 5 @ 2:30-4 p.m. ET on the National Mall to Rally for the Public’s Health. Be inspired & energized by powerful stories, bold ideas & calls to action as we highlight urgent public health priorities. More info: www.APHA.org/Rally #SpeakForHealth

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This Is Our Lane @thisisourlane.org · 8d

Many gun owners see themselves as responsible, but most don’t use triple-secure storage (locked, unloaded, ammo separate).

Providers: careful education and guidance can make a real difference in preventing injuries, while still recognizing gun owners as people who intend to be responsible actors.

Firearm Owner Identities and Storage Practices: Responsible Owners or Responsible Actions? - Tara D. Warner, Nicholas R. Buttrick, Stephanie Marita Carpenter, Sara Kohlbeck, 2025

Many firearm owners perceive themselves as being responsible gun owners, yet a large proportion of owners do not store their firearms in a manner that public he...

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This Is Our Lane @thisisourlane.org · 9d

New research led by #ThisIsOurLane Advisory Council member Dr. Griggs reveals how kids who lose sleep are more likely to witness violence in their neighborhoods—& risk rises with each hour lost. Clinicians: sleep patterns can be a window into trauma exposure & a chance to support youth early.

The relationship between insufficient sleep, exposure to violence, and violent behaviors in adolescents

Cornelia L Griggs, Reagan A Collins, Josélio R de Oliveira Filho, Peter T Masiakos, Chana A Sacks, Rebecca Robbins; The relationship between insufficient s

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This Is Our Lane @thisisourlane.org · 18d

Children shot with firearms need brain surgery twice as often as adults. Many require intubation and transfusion. Even when we can save lives— the physical and mental trauma lasts forever. As clinicians, we must speak out: kids deserve protection, not trauma bays.

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This Is Our Lane @thisisourlane.org · 18d

72% of firearm injuries in Florida hospitals required surgery. 36% needed critical care. Providers are on the frontlines treating trauma, but we know the best intervention is stopping the bullets before they’re fired.

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Kris Brown | President, @BradyUnited.org @krisbrown.bradyunited.org · 19d

This is absolutely chilling and should alarm us all.

When firearms are stored unlocked, the risk of child suicide soars.

We must make safe storage the standard, not the exception. Lives depend on it.

Learn more at endfamilyfire.org. @endfamilyfire.org

Most child firearm suicides done with parents’ guns, study finds | CNN

Many US adolescents who die by suicide use firearms owned by their parents, new research has found.

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