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Dr. Kelly Henry on Gun Violence Prevention
It is my twin girls’ last day of first grade. They run out to me so proud, beaming with excitement for the start of the summer. Their arms open and…
Read PostDFA Applauds National Orders Cracking Down on Ghost Guns & Prioritizing ATF Leadership
This announcement from the Biden Administration is an important step toward a safer country for us all. Doctors for America is proud to have worked on advocating for this new…
Read PostDFA urges members to contact lawmakers and write op-eds on gun violence
Click on the link to send a pre-written message to the legislators in your district. You can add to the message and share a personal or patient story or send…
Read PostDFA Applauds National Efforts to Promote Safe Storage of Firearms
This announcement from the Biden Administration is an important step toward a safer country for us all. From today’s announcement, “Firearms are the most common method of suicide in the United…
Read PostInvest American Rescue Plan Funds in the Community – Letter Writing Campaign
Since the pandemic began, the United States has experienced significant spikes in violence, particularly gun violence–homicides and unintentional shootings reached record numbers in 2020, and we have also seen increases…
Read PostDFA Responds to Recent Gun Violence
Doctors for America, the largest clinician advocacy organization in the nation, urges Congress to IMMEDIATELY RETURN for a special session to address gun violenceHealth professionals nationwide are horrified by the…
Read PostNational School Walkout – March 14th
I’m a pediatrician in Washington DC. Please join me in supporting thousands of students taking part in the National School Walkout on March 14th to protest the failure of Congress to confront the public health…
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