Building a Winning Team Earlier this year, a dedicated team of Community Health Workers (CHW's) began implementing an evidence-based youth violence prevention program, SafERteens, across three Muskegon County School Districts. The team swiftly gained success by engaging with middle and high school students, bringing a fresh perspective and genuine concern for their future and wellbeing.| Dr Brian Stork
Explore Dr. Brian Stork's dedication to gun violence prevention, social change, and healthcare activism. Join the movement for safer teens and responsible gun safety.| Dr Brian Stork
An Ill-informed Decision This office was created to partner with community-based organizations working to reduce violent incidents by providing grants and other resources to community violence prevention agencies. Recently, the Michigan State House passed a budget eliminating funding for the State’s Office of Community Violence Intervention Services (OCVIS). This decision has triggered widespread concern among […] The post Defunding Michigan’s Office of Community Violence Intervention S...| Dr Brian Stork
Lessons from the Hive In addition to my urology practice, I am an active beekeeper. Beekeeping began as a way to connect my children to our family’s agricultural heritage while producing delicious honey. But over the years, it has grown into a source of valuable life lessons. As a beekeeper, I've observed hundreds of generations| Dr Brian Stork
Vertical Integration There is a well-known strategy in business called Vertical Integration. In plain language, Vertical Integration is an intentional effort to structure a business, from start to finish, for maximal profit and efficiency. One of the fathers of Vertical Integration is Henry Ford. Over the course of his career, Henry Ford purchased and aligned| Dr Brian Stork
Part of a Larger Community During my time as a medical student at the University of Iowa, I had the opportunity to do several of my clinical rotations in small cities and towns. As a result, I had multiple opportunities to observe, first-hand, the positive impact physicians could have in their communities. Shortly after I| Dr Brian Stork
Empowering Youth Leaders The Michigan Youth Violence Prevention Center (MI-YVPC), is set to host its 2nd Annual Learning Exchange from May 1–4, 2025, in Muskegon, Michigan. This event, organized in partnership with the T.R.I.G.G.E.R Project, aims to bring together youth leaders from Washington, DC, and Muskegon. The goal is to foster collaboration and| Dr Brian Stork
Honoring Young Leaders On March 22, 2025, Muskegon Community College (MCC) hosted the inspiring “Women and Girls Worth Watching” event, co-sponsored by the Muskegon Heights Optimist Club. This event was designed to recognize and celebrate the impactful contributions of women and girls in Greater Muskegon, spanning sectors such as education, government, business/entrepreneurship, and […] The post Celebrating Young Leaders: Muskegon Violence Prevention Members Honored first appeared on...| Dr Brian Stork
In the News: SafERteens Trinity Health Muskegon recently announced the expansion of SafERteens - an evidence-based, youth violence prevention program - into three Muskegon-area Public School Districts. This expansion is made possible thanks to a $318,000 grant from the Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program. https://www.youtube.com/live/BhvQnrXLKSs?si=Eqb2Ha7TuAC5rWVq&t=278 In a recently interview on 103.7 FM The| Dr Brian Stork
Marisol Escobar's "The Funeral" and the Soul Box project exemplify how art can be a powerful tool for healing from interpersonal and firearm-related violence.Art as a Medium for Healing In the United States, the pervasive impact of interpersonal and firearm-related violence has left deep scars on individuals, families, communities, and our nation as a whole. In its aftermath, we struggle to process the complex and wide range of emotions that arise. This emotional paralysis can hinder the heal...| Dr Brian Stork
The Rising Cost of Community Violence Community violence remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in Muskegon County and across the State of Michigan. Recently, I had the opportunity to share with the Rotary Club of Muskegon (click here to watch) specific examples of firearm-related injuries my colleagues and I have treated over the| Dr Brian Stork
Discover SafERteens by Dr. Brian Stork, empowering youth for teenage violence prevention and responsible gun ownership. Join us in shaping a safer future for teens.| Dr Brian Stork
Gun violence is the leading cause of death for children and teens in the U.S. The causes of gun violence are rooted in economic decline and racist policies like redlining that have contributed to unequal resources and opportunities. Muskegon is just one of many communities across the country that has faced challenges with youth gun| Dr Brian Stork
Gun violence continues to rise, and a West Michigan research study of patient data builds interest in prevention. Addressing gun violence is a community healthcare issue.| Dr Brian Stork