Northwell Launches Gun Violence Prevention Toolkit for Health Systems

Event summary

  • Northwell Health released a digital toolkit for gun violence prevention in healthcare settings on April 22, 2026.
  • The toolkit compiles nearly 100 strategies from hospitals and health systems nationwide.
  • Developed with support from the Joyce Foundation and NIH-funded research.
  • Northwell's Center for Gun Violence Prevention led the initiative since 2020.
  • The toolkit aims to help health systems operationalize and scale prevention efforts.

The big picture

Northwell's toolkit represents the healthcare sector's growing recognition of gun violence as a public health issue requiring systemic intervention. The resource comes as hospitals face increasing pressure to address preventable injuries and deaths. Northwell's leadership in this space, through its Center for Gun Violence Prevention and the National Health Care CEO Council, positions it as a key influencer in shaping healthcare's role in gun violence prevention.

What we're watching

Adoption Pace
How quickly other health systems will implement the toolkit's strategies.
Funding Sustainability
Whether health systems can secure long-term funding for prevention programs.
Impact Measurement
The effectiveness of the toolkit in reducing gun violence-related hospital admissions.