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Sep 11, 2018
Enacting Targeted Policies to Improve Childhood Cancer Outcomes
As a former engineer and cancer researcher, I understand well that before rushing toward solutions, you have to truly understand the root causes of a…
Sep 06, 2018
The Census Counts Kids, but Kids' Health Counts on the Census
The 2020 census is quickly approaching, and with it rising concern that this decade’s census could undercount the number of children in the U.S.
Aug 23, 2018
Health, Education & Play: A Conversation With Philadelphia's Commissioner of Parks & Recreation
One of the best ways a city can encourage children to get the exercise their bodies and minds need is to provide safe, accessible opportunities for…
Aug 16, 2018
Community Engagement is Vital to Solving Local Health Problems
As one of PolicyLab’s founding members, I have had the privilege of conducting research in the city of Philadelphia for over 17 years.
Aug 06, 2018
Two Models, One Site: The Benefits of Co-locating Home Visiting Services
We discovered an interesting variation—a subset of sites opted to implement a second evidence-based model alongside their existing program.
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