Experts call for more data, collaboration to address gun violence at annual Northwell forum

By Anastassia Gliadkovskaya, Fierce Healthcare | March 5, 2026

Stoneleigh Fellow Ruth Abaya discusses community violence intervention readiness at a Gun Violence Prevention Forum hosted by Northwell Health.

Though homicides have been dropping annually since 2021, progress on gun violence prevention should not be taken for granted, urged speakers at the Gun Violence Prevention Forum on Thursday. The annual event, hosted by Northwell Health, took place in New York City.

“Persistence is important, thinking long-term is important, not getting tired of the issue is important,” Michael Dowling, CEO emeritus of Northwell, said in opening remarks at the event. Dowling stepped down as CEO last fall.

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