WHO WE ARE
Empowering Healing Within Communities, Because We Believe Healed People Heal People
OUR MISSION
We are committed to advancing violence prevention initiatives at both local and national levels, supporting community organizations and frontline workers. Through fostering a diverse pipeline to healthcare professions, we strive to reduce health disparities and create lasting positive change in underserved communities.
OUR VISION
We envision creating healthier, safer communities by eliminating health inequities. Through our focus on violence prevention, enhancing healthcare profession pipelines, and education outreach, we aim to build a society grounded in equity, compassion, and justice—creating lasting, positive change for individuals and communities.
Get Some Health was founded in 2023 to serve Atlanta and surrounding areas experiencing upheaval in trauma & violence.
What inspired the creation of Get Some Health wasn’t just the data, but the humanity behind it. As a trauma surgeon, Dr. Randi (Executive Director) spent years standing at the crossroads of life and death, often treating young Black men who had survived violent injuries. Over time, it became painfully clear that medicine alone couldn’t stop the revolving door of trauma. Survivors would undergo surgery, only to return weeks or months later, if they survived at all.
These survivors weren’t just patients, but sons, fathers, students, artists— people full of potential, derailed by systemic inequities.
This realization motivated us to move beyond simply treating injuries and work to interrupt the cycle of violence at its core.
Get Some Health was born from this urgency. We are committed to building pathways to healing, amplifying the voices of survivors, diversifying the healthcare workforce, and advocating for systems change that addresses the root causes of violence. We believe communities have the wisdom to heal themselves, and we are here to invest in that potential. Through our efforts, we aim to create lasting change that empowers individuals and transforms neighborhoods.
THE IMPACT
Turning Trauma into Triumph
Get Some Health has touched hundreds of lives through programs focused on violence prevention, healthcare workforce diversity, and community resilience. One notable success story is the transformation of a gunshot wound survivor who participated in our PeerRISE mentorship program. After receiving peer support and care coordination through our integrated violence intervention model, this individual not only avoided re-injury but also became a certified peer specialist and now mentors others facing similar trauma.
THE DATA
Key Statistics That Drive Our Work
Firearm injuries and deaths continue to be a significant public health problem in the United States, affecting people in all communities, with some groups experiencing higher rates. Understanding the data behind violence in the United States helps us target our efforts and create effective, lasting solutions for safer communities.
firearm homicide rate
Black children and teens have a firearm homicide rate over 18 times higher than their white peers. Firearm homicide rates are highest among teens and young adults aged 15–34, particularly among Black or African American individuals.
economic burden
The economic burden is disproportionately borne by low-income communities and people of color, exacerbating existing inequalities.
firearm injury
Residents in the lowest-income ZIP codes are approximately twice as likely to be admitted to an emergency room or hospital for a firearm injury.