Hospitals Against Violence
Violence is a growing public health issue so in the fall of 2016, the AHA's Hospital Against Violence (HAV) initiative was created. HAV supports AHA members and the health care field as they work to combat workplace and community violence by providing educational offerings, tools, resources;…
Resources to raise awareness and support human trafficking victims including staff training, data tools and links to other organization's initiatives and resources.
Detroit Medical Center – Sinai-Grace Hospital | Detroit, MI
Detroit Life is Valuable Everyday (DLIVE) was created to address a significant medical issue in its community: Homicide is the number one cause of death for Detroit residents ages 15 to 34, and violent injury recurrence rates have been…
Case studies that showcase what members are doing to prevent violence in the workplace.
The Joint Commission has issued an advisory on human trafficking, which offers information and resources to help medical providers recognize and support victims.
Zangerle is motivated to tell hospitals’ stories after becoming a part of the AHA board.
Today, we are proud to sponsor our second annual #HAVhope Day of Awareness.
The tragic events last Friday in Santa Fe, TX, remind us, violence is all too present in our communities. Our hearts go out to all those affected … students, teachers, families, friends, first responders, caregivers, clergy and more.
In a LinkedIn piece this week, Providence St. Joseph Health President and CEO Rod Hochman, M.D., a member of the AHA Board of Trustees, explains why the Renton, WA-based health system has made it a priority to help end human trafficking, including forced prostitution.
AHA trustee on physician leadership, health equity and combatting violence.