We must support the recovery of the individuals who survive gun violence and who bear both physical and emotional scars.
While we were connecting with others at a medical conference, Dr. Selwyn O. Rogers Jr.’s pager started sounding, drawing the attention of those nearby. It read, “4 people shot, 1 killed.” Dr. Robert A. Barish shook his head and replied, “What about the other three? It’s a shame that they will be forgotten tomorrow. Bullets tend to seek the spinal cord — and these injuries dramatically alter a person’s life.
Just as our public health community has rallied to inform decision-making around seat belts, expand availability of dialysis and address smoking in public spaces, there is an opportunity to invest in the needs of all those attempting to return to their regular lives in the wake of a traumatic event. Looking forward, there are three elements to consider to begin to address the issues of gun violence in America and efforts to support all victims of gun violence.
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