UT Medical Branch at Galveston creates violence prevention research center

University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston opened a Center for Violence Prevention Dec. 18, a facility that will research the causes of violence and identify tools for intervention, according to the Houston Chronicle.

Advertisement

UT’s center will also offer information, training and assistance with violence prevention for healthcare organizations, and it will host an annual conference on violence prevention, according to the report.

UT decided to focus on violence research because of its prevalence among American youth. CDC data indicates suicide and homicide are two of the top three causes of death for Americans under age 25, according to the report.

Read the full story here.

More articles on population health:

Anti-vaxxer harassment online led to canceled immunization events, organizers say
FDA to ban nearly all flavored vape pods
53% of veterans report chronic health issues, study finds

Becker’s 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit is the top tier event that the people leading the future of pharmacy convene. This 3-day event is built specifically for Chief Pharmacy Officers and senior pharmacy leaders. The sessions examine the workforce, financial and clinical priorities shaping pharmacy today. Becker’s is where candid discussions flourish and new ideas thrive. Becker's 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit

Advertisement

Next Up in Care Coordination

Advertisement

Comments are closed.