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When Minutes Count

In 2019, 1,435 Philadelphians were harmed by gun violence—the highest yearly total since 2010. Among the nearly 400 victims who were killed, were more than 100 children.

When Minutes Count

In 2019, 1,435 Philadelphians were harmed by gun violence—the highest yearly total since 2010. Among the nearly 400 victims who were killed, were more than 100 children.

December 18, 2019

Penn Medicine’s trauma center works to save lives, and educate members of the community to take action when minutes count. Through participation in the nationwide Stop the Bleed campaign, Penn’s Level 1 Trauma Center staff provide education to the local Philadelphia community with basic tools and information on the simple steps that can be taken in an emergency situation to stop life-threatening blood loss.

Program Stop the Bleed

Health Need Violence Prevention

When Minutes Count

In 2019, 1,435 Philadelphians were harmed by gun violence—the highest yearly total since 2010. Among the nearly 400 victims who were killed, were more than 100 children.

When Minutes Count

In 2019, 1,435 Philadelphians were harmed by gun violence—the highest yearly total since 2010. Among the nearly 400 victims who were killed, were more than 100 children.

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