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Nov 04, 2021
COVID-19 Outlook: Seasonality in the Spotlight as an Inflection Point Arrives
The beginning of November brings another inflection point in the COVID-19 pandemic. National incidence is no longer declining—and may increase…
Nov 02, 2021
Tackling Adverse Childhood Experiences and Health Care Disparities in Youth with Chronic Pain
There’s no shortage of stressors on youth these days, many of which are only exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. From the anxiety caused by…
Oct 28, 2021
COVID-19 Outlook: Cautious Optimism Before Halloween
The average PCR test positivity rate across the 803 U.S. counties we’re monitoring is down to 7.6% from 8.5% last week. This week, only one…
Oct 27, 2021
The Case for Congressional Action on Public Charge
“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.” These famous lines etched on the Statue of Liberty are…
Oct 21, 2021
COVID-19 Outlook: Looking North for Clues as Colder Weather Approaches
The average PCR test positivity rate across the 813 counties included in our model this week is 8.5%, down from 9.1% last week. Still, nearly one…
Oct 20, 2021
The Shadow Pandemic of COVID-19: Intimate Partner Violence
Starting in March 2020, COVID-19 containment measures, including shelter-in-place orders, the closing of schools, and widespread financial insecurity…
Oct 18, 2021
Quality Improvement: Transforming Pediatric Health Care
As a primary care pediatrician at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), I have the privilege of working with an amazing health care team…
Oct 14, 2021
COVID-19 Outlook: A Fall Resurgence of Uncertain Magnitude Develops as We Await Vaccines for Children
With uncertainty about the trajectory of the pandemic as the weather grows colder and the winter holidays approach, we’re continuing our weekly…
Oct 13, 2021
How Can Community-partnered Research Help Schools & Teachers Support Students with ADHD?
ADHD Awareness Month offers an opportunity to highlight why it is more important than ever for children with ADHD to receive evidence-based supports…
Oct 08, 2021
COVID-19 Outlook: We Haven’t Yet Turned the Corner in the North
The average PCR test positivity rate across the 813 counties included in our model this week is 9.8%, down from 10.4% last week. Still, a majority of…
Oct 06, 2021
Exploring Innovative Research & Partnerships to Support School-based Mental Health Services
As we approach World Mental Health Day, our team has been reflecting on the important role schools play in providing mental health services to…
Oct 04, 2021
Developing Sustainable Global Informatics Resources in Low-income Countries
Helping patients and their families live healthier lives is the ultimate goal for those in the health care profession. In much of the world today,…
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