Mobilizing healthcare professionals in the movement to end gun violence. A campaign of @bradyunited.org led by trauma surgeon & gun violence survivor @JosephSakran.bsky.social. Learn more and join us at bradyunited.org.https://bsky.app/profile/thisisourlane.orghttps://bsky.app/profile/thisisourlane.org/post/3mvprwf4oif22Today is National Physician Suicide Awareness Day. Nearly half of physician suicide deaths involve a firearm. Healthcare professionals can help save lives by talking with patients and one another about secure firearm storage. Learn more at endfamilyfire.org #NPSADay17 Sep 2026 13:43 +0000at://did:plc:ipqqltmvls25upxtuf7ny5be/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvprwf4oif22https://bsky.app/profile/thisisourlane.org/post/3mv6iaej6is2zTonight! We are so pleased to join @endfamilyfire.org, @thegrandmothers.bsky.social, @alzassociation.bsky.social, and @namicommunicate.bsky.social for a powerful discussion about the life-saving importance of secure firearm storage and protecting loved ones experiencing cognitive decline.10 Sep 2026 16:35 +0000at://did:plc:ipqqltmvls25upxtuf7ny5be/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv6iaej6is2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/thisisourlane.org/post/3muztnlxw6a2dBaltimore has experienced historic declines in violent crime. @josephsakran.bsky.social is a trauma surgeon in Baltimore and shares how deliberate action—including Brady’s legal work—helped drive change in the city and how other communities can follow Baltimore’s lead. https://nyti.ms/4ijzsbP https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/08/opinion/gloria-steinem.html08 Sep 2026 20:15 +0000at://did:plc:ipqqltmvls25upxtuf7ny5be/app.bsky.feed.post/3muztnlxw6a2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/thisisourlane.org/post/3mufo74tf3t25Healthcare providers have long recognized that social conditions shape health. Higher exposure to gun violence is associated with stress and poorer health outcomes — including chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol. https://bit.ly/4qIsrUi https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40615-026-03051-631 Aug 2026 19:45 +0000at://did:plc:ipqqltmvls25upxtuf7ny5be/app.bsky.feed.post/3mufo74tf3t25https://bsky.app/profile/thisisourlane.org/post/3mtythvofdq2pNew research finds that exposure to gun violence — including witnessing violence, knowing someone who was shot, or living in communities affected by violence — is linked to poorer health outcomes, including chronic conditions. https://bit.ly/4qIsrUi26 Aug 2026 17:14 +0000at://did:plc:ipqqltmvls25upxtuf7ny5be/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtythvofdq2phttps://bsky.app/profile/thisisourlane.org/post/3mterip4u572tWhat if preventing gun violence starts long before someone ever picks up a firearm? A new study found that adults with more adverse childhood experiences were more likely to report household firearm ownership. https://bit.ly/4gFegM0 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S009174352600130118 Aug 2026 17:46 +0000at://did:plc:ipqqltmvls25upxtuf7ny5be/app.bsky.feed.post/3mterip4u572thttps://bsky.app/profile/thisisourlane.org/post/3msxufrzsdc2kSummer means more time at home for kids — and, sadly, a spike in firearm injuries. Medical providers: now’s the time to ask about firearm storage and access. These conversations can prevent unintentional shootings and suicides during these high-risk months. Visit askingsaveskids.org for more.13 Aug 2026 14:33 +0000at://did:plc:ipqqltmvls25upxtuf7ny5be/app.bsky.feed.post/3msxufrzsdc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/thisisourlane.org/post/3mqrs7dl3os2u@josephsakran.bsky.social —trauma surgeon, public health expert, and Brady’s Chief Medical Officer & Board Chair—has a new opinion piece on a growing public health threat: extreme heat.https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2026/07/16/weather-heat-dome-overwhelm-hospitals/90893496007/16 Jul 2026 17:48 +0000at://did:plc:ipqqltmvls25upxtuf7ny5be/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqrs7dl3os2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/thisisourlane.org/post/3mqol5a6lqs2sNew federal data shows that while gun homicides declined, firearm suicides reached a record high. Guns also remained the leading cause of death for people under 18 for the fifth consecutive year. We know this is preventable. Evidence-based, equitable prevention can save lives. https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2026-07-14/u-s-gun-suicides-hit-record-high-even-as-firearm-deaths-decline-overall15 Jul 2026 11:03 +0000at://did:plc:ipqqltmvls25upxtuf7ny5be/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqol5a6lqs2shttps://bsky.app/profile/thisisourlane.org/post/3moslifon2e2rToday is #ASKDay. Healthcare professionals are trusted voices for families. With 7 million kids living in homes with an unlocked, loaded gun, a simple conversation about secure firearm storage can save lives. #AskingSavesKids21 Jun 2026 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:ipqqltmvls25upxtuf7ny5be/app.bsky.feed.post/3moslifon2e2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/thisisourlane.org/post/3moox2tgfrc24Let’s change the culture around safe storage and protect our kids -- join us in committing to child safety by signing the ASK Pledge. Head to the link in our bio or visit bradyunited.org/healthcare-askpledge to sign today.20 Jun 2026 03:46 +0000at://did:plc:ipqqltmvls25upxtuf7ny5be/app.bsky.feed.post/3moox2tgfrc24https://bsky.app/profile/thisisourlane.org/post/3momosuuae22cNew research @bradyunited.org shows that 6.7 million U.S. children — roughly one in 10 American children — live in a household with at least one firearm stored unlocked and loaded. Now more than ever, we must ASK -- are their unsecured firearms where children are at home or at play? https://www.bradyunited.org/programs/end-family-fire/ask-to-end-family-fire19 Jun 2026 06:13 +0000at://did:plc:ipqqltmvls25upxtuf7ny5be/app.bsky.feed.post/3momosuuae22chttps://bsky.app/profile/thisisourlane.org/post/3moiztmd5322lAll of us are grieving Relentless School Nurse @robincogan.bsky.social. A giant in gun violence prevention, she brought endless compassion & urgency to the fight. We will never know exactly how many lives Robin saved, but we were all better for knowing her. https://www.inquirer.com/obituaries/robin-cogan-obituary-camden-school-nurse-gun-violence-20260616.html17 Jun 2026 19:20 +0000at://did:plc:ipqqltmvls25upxtuf7ny5be/app.bsky.feed.post/3moiztmd5322lhttps://bsky.app/profile/thisisourlane.org/post/3moiotgj66r2sDuring the summer, when kids spend more time at home and at the homes of others, unintentional shootings spike. That's why June 21 is #ASKDay — a reminder, including to healthcare professionals, to ASK about firearm access and safety. #AskingSavesKids17 Jun 2026 16:03 +0000at://did:plc:ipqqltmvls25upxtuf7ny5be/app.bsky.feed.post/3moiotgj66r2shttps://bsky.app/profile/thisisourlane.org/post/3mo462f6tuc2kNine victims were taken to Midland Memorial Hospital and four are undergoing surgeries. This is 💯 OUR LANE. We must take action to #EndGunViolence! [contains quote post or other embedded content]12 Jun 2026 16:31 +0000at://did:plc:ipqqltmvls25upxtuf7ny5be/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo462f6tuc2khttps://bsky.app/profile/thisisourlane.org/post/3mnkxrvfkpe2pToday we #wearorange to raise awareness about the public health crisis of gun violence in America. Healthcare professionals play a critical role in preventing injuries and deaths. That includes talking about firearm access & safety. Remember: Ask about unsecured guns in the home.05 Jun 2026 20:23 +0000at://did:plc:ipqqltmvls25upxtuf7ny5be/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnkxrvfkpe2phttps://bsky.app/profile/thisisourlane.org/post/3mllvbmzgas2sInterested in getting more involved in the movement to prevent firearm injuries and deaths? Apply for the @bradyunited.org Gun Violence Prevention Grassroots Academy! [contains quote post or other embedded content]11 May 2026 18:21 +0000at://did:plc:ipqqltmvls25upxtuf7ny5be/app.bsky.feed.post/3mllvbmzgas2shttps://bsky.app/profile/thisisourlane.org/post/3mjmsmifeu224Social workers are on the front lines, working with communities most impacted by gun violence. With the widespread accessibility of firearms and their uniquely lethal consequences social workers can utilize assessment, intervention, and advocacy - and they need support! https://academic.oup.com/sw/advance-article-abstract/doi/10.1093/sw/swag007/8466816?redirectedFrom=fulltext16 Apr 2026 16:15 +0000at://did:plc:ipqqltmvls25upxtuf7ny5be/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjmsmifeu224https://bsky.app/profile/thisisourlane.org/post/3mji5khf4bk25Feeling alienated at school can push adolescent boys toward carrying guns. Pediatricians, school staff, and clinicians can prevent this by identifying at-risk youth, fostering connection, and integrating trauma-informed support to reduce the risk of school gun violence. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/josh.7011314 Apr 2026 19:48 +0000at://did:plc:ipqqltmvls25upxtuf7ny5be/app.bsky.feed.post/3mji5khf4bk25https://bsky.app/profile/thisisourlane.org/post/3mj5jw5csrk2vIn Chicago, nearly 1 in 5 parents report having access to a firearm. This underscores how important it is that pediatricians discuss secure storage and firearm risks, helping prevent youth firearm deaths through safety discussions and a multilevel, community-informed approach. https://jha.scholasticahq.com/article/154729-a-survey-of-parents-firearm-access-in-chicago-and-implications-for-pediatrician-counseling10 Apr 2026 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:ipqqltmvls25upxtuf7ny5be/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj5jw5csrk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/thisisourlane.org/post/3miyn7mosfs2lFirefighters are on the front lines of gun violence, but are also highly impacted by gun violence themselves. Suicide risk is high due to trauma, PTSD, moral injury, & firearm access. Programs like firefighter-specific secure storage training can guide prevention and save lives. https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-032-02126-7_908 Apr 2026 15:45 +0000at://did:plc:ipqqltmvls25upxtuf7ny5be/app.bsky.feed.post/3miyn7mosfs2l