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May 12, 2023
Improving Maternal-child Health Through Research: Shining a Spotlight on 3 Projects for Mother’s Day
As we approach Mother’s Day, we often think of the people who have nurtured, cared for, taught, encouraged and empowered us throughout our lifetime…
May 11, 2023
Preventing Pediatric Injury from Medical Opioids
Within the first months of this year, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Poison Control Center has already helped manage multiple tragic…
May 04, 2023
In-Home Recovery Program: Keeping Families Together while Addressing Parental Substance Use Disorder
The national opioid epidemic has pushed child welfare agencies to think differently about how we support substance-using parents and their children…
Apr 24, 2023
Showcasing PolicyLab Research at the Annual Pediatric Academic Societies Conference
I am excited to share a sampling of projects that our PolicyLab researchers will be presenting at the annual Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS)…
Apr 20, 2023
Morning Speaker Series Expert Q&A: Dr. Florence Momplaisir
Dr. Momplaisir led PolicyLab’s inaugural Minority Health Month Annual Lecture—which recognizes the impactful work of an individual promoting equity…
Apr 17, 2023
Recent Research & Policy Efforts to Elevate Family Violence Prevention in 200 Words
The federal government recently signaled its commitment to prioritizing domestic violence prevention by creating a new Office of Family Violence…
Mar 28, 2023
Healthy School Meals for All: Highlighting Nutrition Security Opportunities in 200 Words
Nutrition security, or consistent and equitable access to nutritious foods, is ever important. One bright spot on this issue is the growing attention…
Mar 22, 2023
Social Care at CHOP: The Evolution of a Tiered Response to Social Care Needs
The pioneers of Social Work in medical settings focused on the importance of human relationships, individual patient/family needs, and the social…
Mar 15, 2023
Learning from Innovation: Supporting Families Impacted by Opioid Use Disorder through Evidence-based Home Visiting
With more than 8 million children in the U.S. living with a parent with opioid use disorder (OUD), systems of care to promote stability and well…
Mar 09, 2023
Supporting the Mental Health of Teen Girls and LGBTQ+ Youth in 200 Words
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released the 2021 Youth Risk Behavioral Survey report, stating teen girls and LGBQ+*…
Mar 07, 2023
Disadvantage Indices: A Tool for Understanding and Addressing Unmet Social Needs
With growing interest in using health care settings to identify unmet social needs and connecting families to resources, there is a necessary…
Mar 01, 2023
Increasing Produce Access for Families With Low Incomes: Perspectives From WIC-eligible Caregivers
Rates of fruit and vegetable consumption are particularly poor among children from low-income families. Low intake of fruits and vegetables can be a…
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