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Nov 18, 2024
What a Caregiving Agenda Could Mean for Families in Rural Pennsylvania
We know that improving maternal and child health outcomes in rural communities requires a holistic approach that addresses the social and structural…
Nov 14, 2024
Breaking Down Silos: Developing Effective Coordination of Early Childhood Development Resources and Systems
PolicyLab’s research includes a focus on the systems and programs that support early childhood development. A notable challenge is that these systems…
Oct 28, 2024
Intimate Partner Violence Rises Around Pregnancy. How Can We Elevate the Essential Needs of Pregnant and Parenting Survivors?
Far too many pregnant people and new mothers experience harm by a romantic partner. In fact, intimate partner violence (IPV) is more common during…
Oct 08, 2024
Autistic Youth and Their Parents Are Excited About Medical Cannabis, But Clinicians Need More Research
The transition to adulthood—when many youth are completing or have just completed their high school years—is both an exciting and challenging time…
Sep 26, 2024
As Chilling Effects of the Public Charge Rule Linger, How Can Health Systems Support Immigrant Families and Increase Their Access to Essential Services?
A new report from the Urban Institute underscored the persistent effects of punitive immigration policies on the health and well-being of U.S…
Sep 09, 2024
The Surgeon General is Right, We Need a Caregiving Agenda in 200 Words
As we at PolicyLab have previously articulated, a holistic U.S. policy agenda that supports the needs of parents and caregivers is long overdue. Such…
Sep 05, 2024
Training Pediatric Researchers to Include All Voices in Health Research
For research to be generalizable and equitable, it’s important to include all voices. However, traditional education for pediatric, child psychology,…
Aug 29, 2024
LGBTQ+ Youth Need Tailored Eating Disorder Treatments
Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that have a profound impact on individuals’ physical and psychological health and well-being…
Aug 22, 2024
Supporting Student Mental Health: Key Takeaways From School and District Staff
Mental health concerns among youth remain prevalent following the COVID-19 pandemic. Percentages of youth experiencing symptoms of depression,…
Aug 14, 2024
Improving Access to Vision Care for Youth in Foster Care: We Can’t Lose Sight of This Fundamental Back-to-School Need
Ads for children’s back-to-school supplies are everywhere this time of year. While the notebooks and backpacks featured in these ads are important,…
Jul 11, 2024
Unraveling Preterm Birth Disparities: How A Better Understanding of Data Enables Tailored Solutions
In the United States, where approximately 1 in 10 infants are born too early, preterm birth (generally defined as born before 37 weeks gestation) is…
Jun 20, 2024
Strategies to Improve Connections to Services for Families Affected by Perinatal Substance Use
As Philadelphians wrestle with increasing morbidity and mortality related to substance use and substance use disorder (SUD), we must continue to call…
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