U.S. hospitals spent an estimated $18.3 billion in 2023 responding to or preventing violence, according to a new analysis ...

The AHA June 2 released a new, comprehensive report that measures the substantial financial resources hospitals and health ...

Attempting to prevent, prepare for and recover from violent acts in 2023 cost hospitals $18.3 billion, according to a new ...

A demonstrator along Farrington Highway near the Waianae Boat Harbor waves a sign to protest the rising violence in Waianae ... “This is a true public health crisis … there is an overall ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic ... “This report has confirmed the public health impact of abuse on survivors. They shared seeking mental services, treatment ...

A new study by the Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic ... with one-third of survivors seeking mental health care following their abuse. Additionally, financial abuse was reported by survivors ...

Kainoa Kaku, president of the Hawaii Rifle Association ... the Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center called the increase in gun violence in the area a public health crisis and, in response to ...

His office released an advisory and report on the public health threat of gun violence on June 25, shortly after calls from advocates on the issue. According to the report, the federal government ...

“The mindset has shifted for hospital leaders, with healthcare being the main contributor to workplace violence. It is an absolute priority for them to protect their staff and patients ...

Healthcare institutions must take responsibility for proper risk assessments followed by diligent policy implementation. To reduce the potential for violence, all healthcare staff should go ...