Community Advocacy and Violence Prevention Summit

A gathering of the Loyola, Proviso, and Chicagoland community to discuss advocacy and strategies to prevent violence in our communities. This year’s event will provide first-hand perspectives of the effects of gun violence and how we can be advocates for change.

Featured Address: Fred Guttenberg, author, gun safety advocate and Parkland parent and Founder of Orange Ribbons for Jaime

Wednesday, April 6, 2022, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

In person on Loyola's Health Sciences Campus, CTRE Auditorium, or virtually via webinar

* This event is eligible for 2 EGR Credits, CCGH Supported Lecture Credit, and a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s).

Proof of vaccination status or negative COVID-19 test result within 72 hours must be provided upon check in.

**IMPORTANT UPDATE** All in-person participants will receive a free paperback copy of Fred Guttenberg’s book, Finding the Helpers. A book signing will be available from 8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m., so please plan to arrive early to take advantage of this opportunity.

Agenda:

8:30 a.m. Registration

Proof of vaccination status or negative COVID-19 test result within

72 hours must be provided upon check in.

Light refreshments will be available in the lobby.

NO food or beverage allowed in the auditorium.

9:00 a.m. Featured Address: Fred Guttenberg

10:00 a.m. The Current State of Gun Policy: Dave Olson, PhD

10:15 a.m. A Physician’s Perspective on Gun Violence: Hieu Ton-That, MD

10:45 a.m. Panel Discussion: First-hand gun violence:

Hieu Ton-That, MD

Sarah Foggy, RN, BSN, SANE-P

Ra'mond-Rayshun Reed, NREMT-B

Mrs. Tiara Miller

11:15 a.m. Safe Firearm Storage: Kelly Henry, MD

11:45 a.m. Workshop: Gun Violence Advocacy in Proviso

Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership

12:20 p.m. Community Activity and Closing Remarks

12:30 p.m. Grab and Go Lunch

We are following Loyola COVID-19 safety protocols. This includes:

• All visitors must wear a mask.
• Visitors must be able to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or of a negative COVID-19 test result within 72 hours of attending the event.
• Social distance where possible.

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

The Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.