Gun violence Stories

Prevalence of firearms in U.S. drives public health crisis of gun deaths, OHSU study finds

By Angela Yeager September 09, 2024

Rate of mental health disorders in U.S. comparable to 40 peer countries, but Americans 20 times more likely to die by firearm.

Surgeon General’s warning: Firearm violence deserves a public health approach

By Kathleen Carlson July 03, 2024

Advisory echoes mission of OHSU Gun Violence Prevention Research Center, working to reduce firearm fatalities and injuries in Oregon.

Commission formed to assess gun violence in Multnomah County

By Erik Robinson December 15, 2023

Led by the OHSU Gun Violence Prevention Research Center, the new commission will apply a public health approach to analyze causes, drive toward solutions.

OHSU roundtable: Public health approach to reducing gun violence

By Erik Robinson October 06, 2023

Medical experts, law enforcement, people with lived experience adopt multipronged approach to reducing firearms injury, death.

OHSU safe storage event: Medication take-back, free firearm cable locks

October 05, 2023

OHSU invites you to safely dispose of prescription medications, learn about safe storage for firearms and medications.

OHSU roundtable discussion: A public health approach to reducing firearms injuries and death

October 02, 2023

Media invited to learn more from medical experts, law enforcement and people with lived experience.

New statewide report reveals significant impacts from firearm injury across Oregon

By Erik Robinson October 20, 2022

OHSU’s new Gun Violence Prevention Research Center issues inaugural report.

Joining people, data to address gun violence

By Casey Williamson May 06, 2022

Injury epidemiologist Kathleen Carlson centers collaboration in research to reduce gun violence.

Breaking the cycle of violence

By Erik Robinson March 15, 2022

Healing Hurt People partners with OHSU to bring community-based support for victims of violence.

OHSU investigators awarded $3 million for innovative, promising research

By Casey Williamson January 24, 2022

New funds for leading-edge research on malaria vaccines, emerging viral diseases, gun violence prevention, gene regulatory control.