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Because one child lost to gun violence is too many. At the center of Atrium Health Levine Children’s lies an unwavering commitment to protecting the children of our community and beyond. On Gun Violence Prevention Day, June 7, many of our dedicated team members united to raise awareness by wearing orange and sharing crucial insights on firearm safety. Callie Dobbins, senior vice president of Atrium Health Levine Children’s, recently visited the White House with health care executives from across the country to address this urgent public health crisis that continues to impact our children. United in purpose, our team is fiercely advocating to keep our children safe. 🧡 Gun Safety Facts from the American Academy of Pediatrics: - Gun violence is the leading cause of death in children - Children as young as 3 years may be strong enough to pull the trigger on a handgun - Kids are safer when firearms are unloaded and stored separately from ammunition in a lockbox or safe - Kids are safest when firearms are safely stored outside of the home
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