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Oct 08, 2024
Autistic Youth and Their Parents Are Excited About Medical Cannabis, But Clinicians Need More Research
The transition to adulthood—when many youth are completing or have just completed their high school years—is both an exciting and challenging time…
Sep 26, 2024
As Chilling Effects of the Public Charge Rule Linger, How Can Health Systems Support Immigrant Families and Increase Their Access to Essential Services?
A new report from the Urban Institute underscored the persistent effects of punitive immigration policies on the health and well-being of U.S…
Sep 09, 2024
The Surgeon General is Right, We Need a Caregiving Agenda in 200 Words
As we at PolicyLab have previously articulated, a holistic U.S. policy agenda that supports the needs of parents and caregivers is long overdue. Such…
Sep 05, 2024
Training Pediatric Researchers to Include All Voices in Health Research
For research to be generalizable and equitable, it’s important to include all voices. However, traditional education for pediatric, child psychology,…
Aug 29, 2024
LGBTQ+ Youth Need Tailored Eating Disorder Treatments
Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that have a profound impact on individuals’ physical and psychological health and well-being…
Aug 22, 2024
Supporting Student Mental Health: Key Takeaways From School and District Staff
Mental health concerns among youth remain prevalent following the COVID-19 pandemic. Percentages of youth experiencing symptoms of depression,…
Aug 14, 2024
Improving Access to Vision Care for Youth in Foster Care: We Can’t Lose Sight of This Fundamental Back-to-School Need
Ads for children’s back-to-school supplies are everywhere this time of year. While the notebooks and backpacks featured in these ads are important,…
Jul 11, 2024
Unraveling Preterm Birth Disparities: How A Better Understanding of Data Enables Tailored Solutions
In the United States, where approximately 1 in 10 infants are born too early, preterm birth (generally defined as born before 37 weeks gestation) is…
Jun 20, 2024
Strategies to Improve Connections to Services for Families Affected by Perinatal Substance Use
As Philadelphians wrestle with increasing morbidity and mortality related to substance use and substance use disorder (SUD), we must continue to call…
Jun 12, 2024
Teens Want Accurate Info About Birth Control—The Emergency Department Can Deliver It
Adolescents seek care in the emergency department (ED) frequently and for a wide array of issues. Sometimes they need a broken bone fixed, or they…
Jun 10, 2024
Kids Are Getting Into Candy Stashes…Meant for Adults
As a doctor working in a pediatric emergency department, I have seen many young children come in sleepy, confused, or even unresponsive after they…
May 23, 2024
What We’re Learning About the Patient Navigator Role in Supporting Behavioral Health Access and Utilization: Discussing Insights with Dr. Jennifer Mautone
In a 2023 blog post, we explored how pediatric researchers and clinicians are using patient navigation to support children and families in accessing…
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