Well Said | Zucker School Of Medicine

America is facing a serious public health care crisis — gun violence. While mass shootings grab headlines, the grim reality is that there are nearly 40,000 firearms-related deaths each year in the United States. That’s more people dying from gunshot wounds than car crashes. Despite the steady toll of 100 people dying of gun violence each day, Congress has been slow to act. It’s why those on the front lines in caring for victims of guns are taking greater steps to protect the health and wellness of our communities. Host Dr. Ira Nash (left) and special guest Michael Dowling (right) with first-year medical students (back, left-right): Josue Minaya, Joy Achuonjei, and Alec Xiang. On this episode of Well Said, we’re joined by Northwell Health’s President and CEO, Michael Dowling, who is leading a call to action to our nation’s health care leaders and 18 million health care workers to help curb the epidemic of gun violence. Resources Northwell Health: A call to action on gun violence Where are the health care CE