Health Care
Gun Violence Is an Epidemic; Health Systems Must Step Up
There are tools that hospitals can use to reduce the number of firearm injuries that come through the doors. We are piloting one such project
Stories by Chethan Sathya
Behavior
Racism in Health Care Isn’t Always Obvious
As physicians, we believe that recognizing it begins with understanding our own privilege and biases
Behavior
Congress: Support Health Care Professionals in Preventing Gun Violence
Back President Joe Biden’s plan to invest $5 billion in programs proved to reduce shootings
Policy
Doctors, Talk to Your Patients about Guns
Firearm injuries and deaths are a public health crisis, no less than smoking, unhealthy eating and the use of addictive substances
Policy
Biden Should Push States and Cities to Use Stimulus Money for Gun Violence Prevention
As we build back from one public health crisis, we must take steps to address another
Behavior
Pandemic-Related Gun Purchases Raise Suicide Risks
But “red flag” laws can empower you to save a loved one’s life
Policy
Female Surgeons Are Treated Terribly
Their male colleagues are the problem when they should be allies
Why Would Hospitals Forbid Physicians and Nurses from Wearing Masks?
They wouldn’t in cases where these professionals are caring for infectious patients, but in other situations, they have
Female Surgeons Are Still Treated as Second-Class Citizens
The profession is rife with sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination—and that needs to change
Health
Ebola Epidemic Takes a Toll on Sierra Leone’s Surgeons
Twenty percent of the nation’s surgical practitioners have been killed by Ebola
