Our opinion: Use red flag law for suicide prevention
June 16, 2026
Authors say Oregon’s 'red flag' law is underused for suicide prevention despite strong evidence of its effectiveness.
Gun violence Stories
Prevalence of firearms in U.S. drives public health crisis of gun deaths, OHSU study finds
September 09, 2024
Rate of mental health disorders in U.S. comparable to 40 peer countries, but Americans 20 times more likely to die by firearm.
Surgeon General’s warning: Firearm violence deserves a public health approach
July 03, 2024
Advisory echoes mission of OHSU Gun Violence Prevention Research Center, working to reduce firearm fatalities and injuries in Oregon.
Commission formed to assess gun violence in Multnomah County
December 15, 2023
Led by the OHSU Gun Violence Prevention Research Center, the new commission will apply a public health approach to analyze causes, drive toward solutions.
OHSU roundtable: Public health approach to reducing gun violence
October 06, 2023
Medical experts, law enforcement, people with lived experience adopt multipronged approach to reducing firearms injury, death.
OHSU safe storage event: Medication take-back, free firearm cable locks
October 05, 2023
OHSU invites you to safely dispose of prescription medications, learn about safe storage for firearms and medications.
OHSU roundtable discussion: A public health approach to reducing firearms injuries and death
October 02, 2023
Media invited to learn more from medical experts, law enforcement and people with lived experience.
New statewide report reveals significant impacts from firearm injury across Oregon
October 20, 2022
OHSU’s new Gun Violence Prevention Research Center issues inaugural report.
Joining people, data to address gun violence
May 06, 2022
Injury epidemiologist Kathleen Carlson centers collaboration in research to reduce gun violence.
Breaking the cycle of violence
March 15, 2022
Healing Hurt People partners with OHSU to bring community-based support for victims of violence.
