Across the region, Penn Medicine teams recognize that gun ownership is a reality in many communities, but injuries and deaths don’t have to be. Collectively, these teams are keeping patients, staff, and visitors safe by stopping weapons from entering health care facilities—and keeping the broader community safe by promoting safer gun storage everywhere else. And a research component of the work is showing how these efforts could serve as a model for other hospitals and health systems. Read more from Penn Medicine.
Giving gun locks, safes, and guidance to gun owners and learning what works
