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1 in 3 Gun Owners Don’t Lock All Firearms

1 in 3 Gun Owners Don’t Lock All Firearms

A new survey from the Annenberg Public Policy Center finds that 37% of U.S. adults living in households with guns do not store all of them in a locked location. The study highlights ongoing concerns about firearm safety, particularly given that gun injuries remain the...

Opioid Treatment Access in Philly Still Uneven

Opioid Treatment Access in Philly Still Uneven

A new WHYY report highlights persistent gaps in access to opioid addiction medications in Philadelphia. Addiction medicine specialist Maggie Lowenstein led a study where researchers posed as case managers to assess treatment programs, finding that while appointment...

Gen Z, Mental Health, and Firearm Suicide Risks

Gen Z, Mental Health, and Firearm Suicide Risks

A WHYY article highlights the growing intersection of youth mental health challenges and firearm access, citing a rise in gun suicides among Gen Z. Desmond Patton, Director of SAFELab at Penn, notes that young people are increasingly open about mental health,...

Gun Safe Giveaway Promotes Secure Firearm Storage

Gun Safe Giveaway Promotes Secure Firearm Storage

Sunny Jackson, part of the Penn Trauma Violence Recovery Program, led a team distributing free gun safes and locks at the Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine. The initiative, part of Penn’s efforts to reduce firearm injuries, aims to keep guns away from children...