Duke University Hospital

Today, Duke University Hospital will recognize National Injury Prevention Day by lighting up buildings and fixtures in green. This recognition serves as an opportunity to learn about the impact of injury and explore methods of prevention to ensure all North Carolinians can live safely. Together, we can prevent children, adults, and seniors from experiencing avoidable harm. Learn more about injury prevention here: https://duke.is/Injury-Prevention-2025. Keep your eyes peeled as you drive near campus this evening!

Friday, June 6 is National Gun Violence Awareness Day, an observance designed to honor victims and survivors of gun violence and to raise awareness about gun safety. The Wear Orange Day initiative began in 2015, by friends commemorating the life of 15-year-old Hadiya Pendleton who was killed by gunfire on a Chicago playground. They chose to wear orange because it is the color hunters wear in the woods to protect themselves and others.

is one of many organizations across the country working to end gun violence. To show our support, Duke University Hospital (DUH) team members are participating in Wear Orange Day on June 6. Join DUH in this journey to end gun violence by wearing orange and posting your photos with the hashtag !”