On June 4, AHA’s Hospitals Against Violence initiative encourages everyone to stand together for the fifth-annual #HAVhope Friday. This national day of awareness unites hospitals, health systems, nurses, doctors and other professionals to highlight programs and initiatives that help mitigate violence in the workplace and their communities. Use #HAVhope on social media to share how you are using community partnerships, innovations and creative thinking to foster peace and make a safer environment for workers and patients. Download the #HAVhope Friday digital toolkit for social media posts and graphics that you can use. 

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