Community Health Network uses new podcast to address issue of gun violence and its toll on public health

Discussion focused on victimization, trauma

Indianapolis, IN—Community Health Network is using its new podcast to address the issue of gun violence and its toll on public health. The discussion comes as Indianapolis witnessed three mass shootings in 2021, the most recent at a FedEx Ground distribution facility.

The latest episode takes a look at the impact that gun violence has on public health, especially a community’s overall mental health. Focusing on the impact of trauma and victimization, guests Shonna Majors, the city's first Director of Community Violence and Reduction and Chloe Moushey, Community's Program Manager of Crisis and Psychiatric Consult and Liaison Teams, take a poignant look at the problem and solutions. Listen to the episode below.

Community launched its new podcast, Tell Us Where It Hurts, last month with weekly episodes that explore health, well-being and the people around Indiana offering a helping hand. This is the sixth episode, with other topics focused on racial disparities in healthcare; COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy; food insecurity; healthcare disparities in the LGBTQ+ community; and housing insecurity. Guests have included local, state and community health, civic and elected leaders.

Tell Us Where It Hurts is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other podcast platforms.