Events
Prevent Gun Violence: Research, Empowerment, Strategies & Solutions
"White Coats at the White House"
June 7th, 2024
PROGRESS Co-Director Woodie Kessel was among a distinguished group of healthcare executives, leaders, practitioners, and service providers who participated in the "White Coats at the White House" event on June 7, 2024. This gathering, organized by the Biden Administration's Office of Gun Violence Prevention, brought together experts to discuss and address firearm violence as a critical public health issue.
As part of a series of strategic initiatives, the event emphasized the need for enhanced data collection on gunshot injuries and proactive public health counseling on firearm safety. Highlighting a comprehensive approach to mitigating gun violence, the event also explored innovative strategies for community involvement and policy advocacy.
Read More:
- "White House enlists doctors and hospitals to combat gun violence" (KFF Health News)
- Convenings with 160 Health-Care Executives and Practitioners on the Public Health Crisis of Gun Violence (White House readout)
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Group photo featuring PROGRESS Co-Director Kessel.
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Left: PROGRESS Co-Director Kessel (R) pictured with Dean Boris Lushniak of UMD's School of Public Health.
Right: PROGRESS Co-Director Kessel.
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Left: PROGRESS Co-Director Kessel pictured with Sarah Wiener of the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention.
Right: PROGRESS Co-Director Kessel pictured with Greg Jackson of the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention.