Northwell Health Gathers Gun Violence Prevention Leaders to Sustain Progress
Event summary
- Northwell Health’s Gun Violence Prevention Forum will convene 150 in-person and virtual attendees on March 5, 2026.
- The event features speakers from Intermountain Health, JAMA, and Everytown for Gun Safety, among others.
- Northwell’s Center for Gun Violence Prevention has screened emergency room patients for gun violence risk since 2022.
- The National Health Care CEO Council on Gun Violence Prevention & Safety now includes 60 health system leaders.
The big picture
Northwell Health’s Gun Violence Prevention Forum underscores the growing recognition of gun violence as a public health crisis. The event highlights the systemic approach required to address the issue, combining clinical interventions, community programs, and policy advocacy. With 60 health system leaders now engaged through the National Health Care CEO Council, the initiative reflects a broader industry shift toward collective action on societal health challenges.
What we're watching
- Scalability of Solutions
- Whether evidence-based strategies from the Forum can be effectively replicated across diverse communities.
- Policy Alignment
- How sustained collaboration between law enforcement, healthcare, and nonprofits will impact long-term progress.
- Technological Integration
- The pace at which AI and data tools will accelerate gun violence prevention efforts.
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