Healthcare professionals advocating for a safer world for every child.

On Call 4 Kids brings physicians, nurses, clinicians, researchers, and healthcare advocates together to prevent pediatric firearm injury through evidence, testimony, and federal advocacy.

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Physician-led
Evidence-based
Non-partisan

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On Call 4 Kids advocates gathered inside a U.S. Senate office building

Healthcare advocates meeting at a congressional podium on Capitol Hill

On Call 4 Kids clinicians meeting with staff in a lawmaker's office

Clinicians nationwide turning medical expertise into organized advocacy.

Why it matters

Pediatric firearm injury is a public health crisis.

We approach this issue the same way healthcare professionals approach patient care: with data, empathy, prevention, and action.

#1 cause of death

Firearm injuries are now the leading cause of death for U.S. children and teens, surpassing motor vehicle crashes for the first time in decades.

Source: Goldstick et al., NEJM 2022

14% → 46%

Black children make up 14% of the youth population but account for 46% of youth firearm deaths — a stark health disparity.

Source: KFF Issue Brief

Prevention works

Leading pediatricians call for a public-health approach — like the one that made cars dramatically safer — to save young lives.

Source: American Academy of Pediatrics

Our mission

Our mission is simple: protect children through prevention.

As healthcare professionals, we are dedicated to the health and well-being of children. On Call 4 Kids uses medical expertise, evidence-based research, and personal testimony to advocate for policies that reduce firearm injuries and save young lives.

Use our voices

Advocate for federal firearm safety legislation grounded in evidence and clinical experience.

Bring the evidence

Carry scientific research and frontline clinical experience directly to policymakers.

Center children & families

Keep children, families, equity, and prevention at the heart of every conversation.

Organize healthcare

Turn healthcare expertise into coordinated, sustained, and effective advocacy.

Emily Lieberman, MD, speaking at a press conference surrounded by physicians in white coats

Emily Lieberman, MDPediatrician & Founder, On Call 4 Kids

Our story

Born from tragedy. Built for prevention.

After surviving the Highland Park parade shooting with her family, pediatrician Emily Lieberman, MD, committed to helping prevent other families and communities from experiencing similar trauma. On Call 4 Kids grew from that commitment into a national coalition of healthcare workers advocating for children's safety.

The moment
Surviving the Highland Park parade shooting with her family.
The commitment
A pediatrician resolves to help prevent this trauma for other families.
The movement
A national coalition of healthcare workers grows from that commitment.

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What we do

How healthcare workers can help change policy.

On Call 4 Kids clinicians meeting with staff in a congressional office

Advocacy on Capitol Hill

Healthcare professionals meet with lawmakers to discuss gun violence as a public health crisis and advocate for evidence-based legislation.

On Call 4 Kids advocates gathered outside the U.S. Supreme Court

Research & Education

We share scientific research, policy explainers, and clinical perspectives on firearm injury prevention.

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Healthcare Community Mobilization

We bring together physicians, nurses, students, therapists, advanced practice clinicians, researchers, and advocates from across the country.

Advocacy priorities

Evidence-based policies that can protect children.

Each priority is grounded in research and clinical experience — not partisanship.

Safe Storage / Child Access Prevention

Encouraging secure firearm storage to reduce unintentional injuries, youth suicide, and access by children.

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Universal Background Checks

Supporting consistent background checks to help keep firearms from those at risk of harming themselves or others.

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Firearm Equipment Safety

Advocating for evidence-based limits on equipment associated with the most severe pediatric injuries.

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Events & advocacy days

Ways to show up and take part.

Day of Legislative Advocacy

Date: Washington, DC
Location: Capitol Hill

Join healthcare workers from across the country for a day of meetings with lawmakers on Capitol Hill. Learn more and register on our advocacy day page.

Educational Webinar

Date: Virtual
Location: Online session

Our webinar series, including “Bridging the Gap: Healthcare and Law Enforcement Working Together to Prevent Firearm Injuries.”

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Institutional Advocacy Talk

Date: By request
Location: Your hospital or institution

Invite On Call 4 Kids to deliver a grand rounds or advocacy talk to your team or department.

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Healthcare advocates showing up for children.

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advocacy days: Washington, DCadvocacy days
testimony & education: Research-backedtestimony & education

“I knew it was the right thing to do for my patients and my community. It was inspiring to meet with other like-minded pediatricians who were also passionate about advocating for children's health.”

Dr. Amelia Bray-AschenbrennerPediatrician & On Call 4 Kids advocate

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