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- Jul 2021
Restrictive immigration policies are important social determinants of health, but less is known about the health implications and health-related content of protective immigration policies, which may also represent critical determinants of health. We conducted a content analysis of…
- Jun 2021
Nearly 1 in 10 resettled refugees are affected by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and even though we know treatment is helpful and effective for adults with different trauma histories, preferred languages and cultural backgrounds, those in refugee and newcomer communities…
- Feb 2021
Members of immigrant communities and those with limited English proficiency (LEP) face many risks that make them more vulnerable to health and social consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. In June 2020, PolicyLab and community partners distributed an online survey to Pennsylvania…
- Jan 2021
The Gender & Sexuality Development Clinic (GSDC) was founded in January 2014 and with our exciting growth over the last few years we are pleased to share with you our fifth Annual Update. The clinic team provides medical care and psychosocial support for transgender…
- Nov 2020
In June 2020, immigrant community leaders and other stakeholders working directly with immigrant communities and those with limited English proficiency in Pennsylvania were invited to complete an online survey to help the PA Department of Health’s Office of Health Equity better…
- Sep 2020
Since 1975, more than 3 million refugees have resettled in the United States and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects nearly 1 in 10 of them in high- and middle-income nations. When parents cannot access effective PTSD treatment, it can have profound negative impacts on their…
- Mar 2020
The Gender & Sexuality Development Clinic (GSDC) was founded in January 2014 and with our exciting growth over the last few years we are pleased to share with you our fourth Annual Update. The clinic team provides medical care and psychosocial support for transgender…
- Apr 2018
Over the last decade, nearly 200,000 refugee children have resettled across the United States. Once resettled, our nation’s comprehensive refugee health screening program helps ensure that refugee children and families are healthy enough to start school and successfully integrate into…