HOSPITAL VIOLENCE

Jul 03 2025HEALTH

Houston's Fight Against Gun Violence: A Closer Look

Gun violence is a big problem in the United States, causing many injuries and deaths. To tackle this issue, a program called the Houston Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program (Houston-HVIP) is being tested. This program focuses on helping young people who have been hurt by gunfire. The program is being tested at a major trauma center in Houston. It aims to en...

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Feb 24 2025CRIME

Hospitals Under Siege: The Growing Danger for Healthcare Workers

The recent shooting at a Pennsylvania hospital has put a spotlight on a disturbing trend: healthcare workers are increasingly facing violence on the job. What happened in York County is a stark reminder of the dangers that nurses, doctors, and other staff members face daily. A man, later identified as 49-year-old Diogenes Archangel-Ortiz, walked into the int...

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