How to ask about guns before a playdate: 4 tips for parents

One simple question could save a life: Is there an unlocked gun in the house? Firearms are now the leading cause of death among children in the United States. Pediatric trauma Surgeon Chethan Sathya, MD, shares four strategies to help parents get started.  Northwell’s national gun violence prevention awareness campaign helps parents raise critical questions about safe firearm storage. Featured experts Dr. Sathya is director of Northwell Health’s Center for Gun Violence Prevention Michael Dowling, president and CEO of Northwell Health Sandeep Kapoor, MD, assistant vice president of addiction services at Northwell Northwell Health’s 6th Annual Gun Violence Prevention Forum will take place on February 27, 2025. To learn more, visit: preventgunviolence.com. To attend virtually, register at preventgunviolence2025.rsvpify.com/