Chicago area doctors called for Illinois lawmakers to vote for an assault weapons ban as the state Senate meets to consider the gun control bill.
Doctors from all over Chicago gathered Monday to call for state lawmakers to pass an assault weapons ban.Doctors from hospitals across the Chicago area voiced their support for the Protect Illinois Communities Act Monday, sharing their heartbreaking stories of treating gunshot victims.
"I think we can all say enough is enough and that should not be a controversial statement," Dr. Omar Lateef, Rush, said. Doctors from Rush, Northwestern, Mt. Sinai, University of Chicago and elsewhere gathered to voice their support for the potentially historic assault weapons ban.They also highlighted how taxing these violent crimes are emotionally and mentally for caregivers and staff and especially the families of victims."Sometimes I can hear the families sobbing and grieving outside of my office. You can hear the wailing, and the sobbing and the screaming and it tears your heart out," Dr.
These doctors said they do what they can to save lives on a daily basis, but are now calling on the Illinois General Assembly to do what they can to mitigate these shootings and save lives.
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