Healing the GunViolence Epidemic with Dr. Selywn Rogers!

Dr. Kendra Outler sits down with renowned trauma surgeon and public health leader Dr. Selwyn O. Rogers Jr. for an honest conversation about gun violence, trauma, healing, and hope on Chicago’s South Side. Drawing from his book, Healing the Gun Violence Epidemic: Ending Violence, Rebuilding Communities, and a Trauma Surgeon’s Vision for Restoring Hope, Dr. Rogers reflects on the patients, families, and communities affected by firearm violence—and why survival is often only the beginning of a much longer journey. Together, they explore: • Why Chicago is often described as “a tale of two cities” • The lasting physical and emotional effects of gun violence • Why community trauma may feel ever-present rather than “post-traumatic” • The role of hospitals, physicians, and trusted community organizations • Strategies that can help prevent violence and rebuild communities • What it means to move beyond treating injuries toward creating genuine healing and hope Gun violence is not simply a criminal justice issue—it is a public health crisis that requires investment, collaboration, compassion, and sustained community leadership. Watch, share, and join this important conversation. Learn more about Uzima Health and Wellness: https://www.myuzima.org Subscribe for more conversations at the intersection of Black culture, medicine, public health, and community solutions. #GunViolencePrevention #PublicHealth #Chicago #SouthSideChicago #TraumaCare #CommunityHealing #HealthEquity #SelwynRogers #KendraOutler #UzimaHealthAndWellness #WhatTheDoctorSayPodcast