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Opioid Overdose Dashboard Enhances Research and Clinical Practices

Last week, the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), in partnership with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), launched a first-of-its-kind national data dashboard of non-fatal opioid overdoses across the country.


Author Colleen Miracle | Publish Date December 16, 2022
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Awareness    Burn    Prehospital Care and EMS

Cooking Up Danger: Tips to Stay Out of the ER This Holiday Season

Cooking during the holidays is a timeless tradition, often an opportunity to share recipes and gather with family and friends. While the holidays are peaceful and joyous for many, the emergency room (ER) staff will tell you a different story.


Author Colleen Miracle | Publish Date November 22, 2022
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Department of Emergency Medicine In the News

PBS

What can be done to reverse worrying U.S. gun suicide trend

news outletPBS
Publish DateSeptember 09, 2023

Firearms are involved in more than half of suicides in the U.S. The gun suicide rate has reached an all-time high, and for the first time, the rate is higher among Black kids and teens than white ones, according to a recent analysis by Johns Hopkins University. William Brangham speaks with Emmy Betz, MD, professor of emergency medicine and director of the CU Firearm Injury Prevention Initiative, to learn more.

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NPR

'Safe storage' helps keep suicidal gun owners from using their weapons

news outletNPR
Publish DateSeptember 05, 2023

Emmy Betz, MD, MPH, professor of emergency medicine and director of the CU Firearm Injury Prevention Initiative, was interviewed for NPR's All Things Considered.

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CPR

To help prevent suicides, temporary gun storage outside the home is encouraged

news outletCPR
Publish DateSeptember 05, 2023

Emmy Betz, MD, professor of emergency medicine and director of the CU Firearm Injury Prevention Initiative, was interviewed on CPR about firearm storage.

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Everyday Health

Warning Signs of Impending Cardiac Arrest Differ Between Men and Women

news outletEveryday Health
Publish DateAugust 30, 2023

Sarah Perman, MD, associate professor of emergency medicine, was quoted on her recommendation to seek medical attention if a person is experiencing chest pain or shortness of breath.

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