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Who We Are

The Healthcare Coalition for Firearm Injury Prevention (HCFIP) is a multidisciplinary coalition of medical and public health professional organizations collaborating on non-partisan firearm injury prevention initiatives.

About the HCFIP

The Healthcare Coalition for Firearm Injury Prevention is a multidisciplinary coalition of medical and public health professional organizations.

Membership

Membership in the Healthcare Coalition for Firearm Injury Prevention is open to professional organizations/societies representing the medical and public health profession.

Resources

The HCFIP workgroups have created and compiled resources to support medical professionals, hospitals, and healthcare systems in the implementation of firearm injury prevention initiatives and to advocate for policies that make communities safer.

Advocacy and Policy

Access resources on policy issues at the state and federal level and strategies to advance initiatives focused on responsible firearm ownership.

Health Professional Education

Health professional education resources include strategies for identifying patients at risk for firearm injury, secure storage, and more.

Community Engagement

Learn about best practices for violence prevention and projects to support the engagement of hospitals and healthcare systems in programs to address interpersonal violence.