Pritzker declares gun violence a public health crisis Nov 2, 2021 | Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday declared gun violence a public health crisis and directed state agencies to establish a public health approach to address the issue.To access this content, you must purchase 1 Year Health News Illinois Subscription or 1 Year Group Subscription - Up to 5 Users, or log in if you are a member.