How bullets go deep, Laurie Punch

Gun ownership and 2nd Amendment rights can become a non-starter regarding conversations about gun violence and it's health impact. Dr. Punch brings her experience as a trauma surgeon to navigate this delicate subject by making bullets the focus. Her impassioned talk works to take politics out this important urban health issue. Dr. Laurie Punch is an associate professor of surgery at Washington University in Saint Louis School of Medicine and local champion for the national Stop the Bleed campaign that empowers the public with life saving trauma first aid education and equipment. With a focus on violence as a public health epidemic, Dr. Punch will discuss barriers and opportunities in reducing bullet injuries. Learn how you can make an impact. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx