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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…

posted by Deanna Marshall, MPH
Family & Community Health
Mar 13, 2019

Mobility, Convenience and Enhanced Patient Experience: The Future of Telehealth

posted by Bonnie Offit MD
Population Health Sciences
Mar 11, 2019

The Financial Benefits of Medicaid for Families in 200 Words

posted by Doug Strane
Population Health Sciences
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…

posted by David Rubin
Population Health Sciences
Mar 04, 2019

Mapping Food Insecurity in Philadelphia: Helping Individual Families While Gathering Evidence for Policy

posted by Doug Strane , Alexander Fiks, Heather Griffis PhD, MS, Deepak Palakshappa MD
Health Equity
Feb 26, 2019

A Visit from the AAP’s Leadership in 200 Words

As PolicyLab has been providing its expertise to comment on several immigrant issues with broad implications for children’s…

posted by Lindsay Capozzi
Health Equity
Feb 25, 2019

Eating Disorders Come in All Colors, Shapes and Sizes

posted by Anushua Bhattacharya , Alix Timko
Behavioral Health
Feb 20, 2019

How Obesity Impacts Teen HPV Vaccinations

Two big problems American teenagers face today are high rates of obesity and high rates of sexually transmitted infections. Though…

posted by Aletha Y. Akers, John Alexander Harris MD, MSc
Adolescent Health & Well-Being
Feb 19, 2019

The Research is Clear: Nurture Heart Health Early

posted by Stephanie Mayne
Population Health Sciences
Feb 14, 2019

How to Start the Conversation by Using Netflix’s Series “Sex Education” in 200 Words

posted by Aletha Y. Akers, Ava Skolnik, MPH
Adolescent Health & Well-Being
Feb 12, 2019

How Measles Outbreaks Underscore Dangers of Vaccine Hesitancy in 200 Words

posted by Jennifer Clendening MPA, MBE , Jade Little
Population Health Sciences
Feb 11, 2019

Studying Young Mothers Use of Opioids Following Childbirth in 200 Words

posted by Meredith Matone
Family & Community Health

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