Feb 19, 2019
The Research is Clear: Nurture Heart Health Early
We typically think of heart disease as a problem that only affects adults, which is understandable considering heart disease is the leading cause...
Feb 14, 2019
How to Start the Conversation by Using Netflix’s Series “Sex Education” in 200 Words
Editor’s note: If you’re looking for more information on how to talk to your teen about sexual health topics, visit...
Feb 12, 2019
How Measles Outbreaks Underscore Dangers of Vaccine Hesitancy in 200 Words
Clusters of measles outbreaks are hitting communities across the country, primarily those with...
Feb 11, 2019
Studying Young Mothers Use of Opioids Following Childbirth in 200 Words
Philadelphia, like many communities nationwide, has been deeply impacted by the country’s opioid epidemic. From what we now know, the roots of...
Feb 06, 2019
Most Moms on Medicaid Who Screen Positive for Depression Don’t Get Follow-up Care
Editor's note: This piece originally appeared on the "Children's Health Matters" blog, a blog out of the Center for Health Journalism at the...
Jan 28, 2019
E-cigarettes, JUUL and Vaping: What Pediatric Health Care Providers Need to Know
E-cigarettes have exploded in popularity among teens over the last decade, making them the most common tobacco product used by youth. According...
Jan 24, 2019
How a Lack of Federal Funding for Teen Contraceptive Research Hurts Us All
One of the best ways to ensure that programs and policies support the health and well-being of youth is by including youth in research. Tobacco...
Jan 23, 2019
Doing the Math: Addressing Social Determinants in Pediatric Obesity
If you’ve ever tried to monitor your weight, you are likely familiar with the concept of trying to balance your “energy in” and “energy out.”...
Jan 18, 2019
Family Justice Partnership: A Medical Legal Partnership Making the Case for Kids at CHOP
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) pediatricians provide high-quality, evidence-based and compassionate patient care. Yet, for CHOP’s...
Jan 02, 2019
Philadelphia’s Baby Book Club in 200 Words
As a researcher who has focused on early childhood development, it was exciting to learn about the City of Philadelphia’s initiative to improve...
Dec 28, 2018
Our Top Five Blog Posts of 2018
After another terrific year at PolicyLab, we’re taking the time to reflect back on 2018 by highlighting our most-read blog posts of the year. The...
Dec 19, 2018
How Caregivers’ Perceptions of Access to Timely Care Impacts Repeat Hospital Visits
Here’s a situation we see frequently in pediatric practice: Two previously healthy three-year-old children from different families are admitted...