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. 2023 Jul;84(4):226-229.
doi: 10.18043/001c.81266.

The Proliferation of Hospital-Based Violence-Intervention Programs in North Carolina

Britney E Brown  1 , Uzuri I Holder  2
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The Proliferation of Hospital-Based Violence-Intervention Programs in North Carolina

Britney E Brown et al. N C Med J. 2023 Jul.
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Abstract

Hospital-based violence intervention programs provide an example of the multifaceted approach needed to address violence as a public health issue. In North Carolina, several health care systems have joined the call to create programs that address the needs of victims of violence and promote the healing process.

Keywords: Atrium Health; Britney E. Brown; Uzuri I. Holder; firearm injury; health care systems; health policy; hospitals; north carolina; public health; violence prevention.

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Conflict of interest statement

Funding: Atrium Health and Duke University Hospital receive teaching and technical assistance from the HAVI to support the development and growth of the HVIP programs. Atrium Health’s HVIP is funded by the City of Charlotte and Atrium Health. Duke University’s VRP is funded by Duke Health and ARPA funds administered by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.

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