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AHA issues statement in response to shooting at a Pennsylvania hospital
A shooting at UPMC Memorial Hospital Feb. 22 in York, Pa., left the suspected gunman and a police officer dead and injured others, according to multiple outlets. AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack Feb. 23 issued the following statement in response.
New AHA resources for managing public health emergencies
The AHA has released five new tip sheets designed to fortify crisis leadership competencies during emergency events such as cyberattacks, natural disasters and mass violence incidents.
Hospitals Will Always Offer Healing and Hope as We Stand Up Against Violence
As caregivers and healers, hospitals and health systems are the antithesis of violence. They are in the business of treating patients, healing communities and saving lives.
Reducing Gun Violence
A number of health care organizations have taken initiatives to address this ongoing national tragedy, but active engagement is needed by more health systems and hospitals already committed to improving community health status.
Perspective: Speaking out and Stepping up Against Violence
On Wednesday evening, a gunman killed four people in a medical building on the campus of Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Okla. We grieve with the victims and their families, as well as the entire Saint Francis Health System team, as they mourn the loss of four members of their community.
Mass Violence Is a Public Health Crisis
Mass violence and domestic terrorism comprise a major public health crisis in America.
Perspective: Taking Action to Stop Gun Violence
Every day, hospitals and health systems across the country respond to the trauma caused by gun violence. Through the AHA’s Hospitals Against Violence initiative, we have partnered with the National Mass Violence Victimization Resource Center to provide resources and support surrounding incidents of mass violence for the communities and patients served by hospitals and health systems.