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Ask the Experts - Mental Health and Pediatric Lupus
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Lupus Foundation of America
May 01, 2016
PolicyLab's Dr. Andrea Knight was the Lupus Foundation of America’s presenter for this month’s Ask the Expert series. In her presentation, Dr. Knight offers insight into how lupus can greatly impact a child’s or teen’s mental…
City Officials and Educators Weigh In on the Issue of Dropouts
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The Notebook
Apr 20, 2016
A recent PolicyLab report is referenced in this article, citing that at least 17 percent of Philadelphia students have had child welfare or juvenile justice involvement.
The Free Beacon Goes to the Science Fair
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The Washington Free Beacon
Apr 18, 2016
PolicyLab's Dr. Aletha Akers is highlighted and quoted in this article about her research on obesity and sexual risk behaviors that was presented at a Congressional Exhibition on Wednesday.
Here’s What Happened When A Group Of Scientists Went To Confront Their Congressional Tormentors
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The Huffington Post
Apr 14, 2016
PolicyLab's Dr. Aletha Akers is highlighted in this article about her research on obesity and sexual risk behaviors that was presented at a Congressional Exhibition on Wednesday.
For Students with Juvenile Justice Involvement, Better Options Lead to More Diplomas
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The Notebook
Apr 13, 2016
A PolicyLab report, "A Promise Worth Keeping," is referenced in this article about students with juvenile justice involvement and the path to securing their diplomas.
Sen. Casey Roundtable on Lead Exposure in Pennsylvania
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Fox 29
Apr 12, 2016
This video highlights a roundtable discussion with U.S. Senator Robert Casey as he discusses the dangers of lead exposure for children with experts at CHOP, including PolicyLab's Dr. Marsha Gerdes.
Sen. Casey Roundtable on Lead Exposure in Pennsylvania
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KYW 1060
Apr 12, 2016
This audio recording highlights a roundtable discussion with U.S. Senator Robert Casey as he discusses the dangers of lead exposure for children with experts at CHOP, including PolicyLab's Dr. Marsha Gerdes.
Casey Convenes Expert Roundtable on Lead Exposure in Pennsylvania
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Reading Eagle
Apr 12, 2016
This article highlights PolicyLab's Dr. Marsha Gerdes as she discusses the dangers of lead exposure for children in a roundtable discussion with U.S. Senator Robert Casey.
Sen. Casey Roundtable on Lead Exposure in Pennsylvania
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PHL 17
Apr 12, 2016
This video highlights a roundtable discussion with U.S. Senator Robert Casey as he discusses the dangers of lead exposure for children with experts at CHOP, including PolicyLab's Dr. Marsha Gerdes.
Child Mental Health Care Varies Widely in Primary Care Settings
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Physician's Briefing
Apr 01, 2016
This article discusses a recent publication by PolicyLab researchers Dr. Alex Fiks and Stephanie Mayne that found mental health diagnoses and psychotropic medication prescribing vary across practices in the United States. …
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