Apr 25, 2019
Fostering Resiliency in Minority Families: The Value of Cultural Attunement
It’s not hard to grasp that certain children in this country face extreme differences in their health and well-being for factors that are outside...
Apr 23, 2019
Achieving Birth Equity for Minority Women Means Addressing Their Stress
Walk into any neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and you will see many striking things. Babies that could fit in the palm of your hand. Babies...
Apr 15, 2019
Families and Providers Play an Active Role in Programs Funded by Autism Legislation
Editor’s Note: Each LEND fellow conducts a leadership project focused on either research or community partnership and join others in the...
Apr 10, 2019
Information Sharing to Improve Health for Children in Foster Care
As pediatric residents in Philadelphia, we provide care to many children in the foster system. According to the U.S. Department of Health and...
Apr 08, 2019
JUUL Ad Campaign “Targets Adult Smokers,” But New Research Shows Youth-focused Past
You may have seen the new TV commercials or full-page ads in major newspapers. After Altria, parent company to Phillip Morris USA and maker of...
Apr 05, 2019
Learning from Teens to Treat Their Chronic Pain
During this year’s Teen Health Week, I can’t help but feel that we need increased awareness for the effective management of adolescent chronic...
Apr 04, 2019
Three Philadelphia Viewpoints on Teens and Mental Health
Teen Health Week offers an exciting opportunity to focus on the unique health issues that teens face worldwide. I’m thrilled to take part in this...
Apr 02, 2019
How Philadelphia is Leading the Way in Teen Nutrition
Teens across the country face a burgeoning epidemic of obesity, putting many at high risk of diabetes. We know that more than two out of five...
Mar 28, 2019
Needs Assessments: Using Data in Public Health Policy
This year’s National Public Health Week (April 1-7) theme is all about creating the healthiest nation. The reality is public policymakers use a...
Mar 13, 2019
Mobility, Convenience and Enhanced Patient Experience: The Future of Telehealth
When you envision a visit with a health care provider, you likely imagine it happening face-to-face in a doctor’s office, but health care...
Mar 11, 2019
The Financial Benefits of Medicaid for Families in 200 Words
Medicaid protects the financial stability of many Americans, according to a recent ...
Mar 06, 2019
Why are More Families Losing Children’s Health Insurance Coverage?
Editor's note: This opinion piece originally appeared on Philly.com. At the start of each new year, I find myself reflecting on how my pediatric...