A new Research at a Glance Brief released today highlights PolicyLab research that sought to understand whether sugary drink taxes were associated with reduced soda consumption among teens and to explore perceptions about the Philad...

As we recognize National Breastfeeding Month, PolicyLab is highlighting three recent blog posts that explore opportunities to promote equitable breastfeeding through policy, workplace and community supports. Keep reading to learn mo...

PolicyLab recently wrapped up our annual Back to School blog post series where our experts and guest authors discuss how we can best support the health and well-being of youth as they head back to the classroom.  We invite you to c...

Through PolicyLab and the Center for Pediatric Clinical Effectiveness’ (CPCE) joint pilot grant program, we have the opportunity to review innovative proposals for research studies aimed at answering cutting edge clinical questions,...

PolicyLab is excited to share our second annual Impact Report, highlighting specific examples of how our center took an evidence-to-action approach to improve children’s health and well-being during the past year.   Throughout this...

One in four U.S. children has at least one immigrant parent. And even before the COVID-19 pandemic placed additional strains on our health care system, PolicyLab experts helped discover that one in three U.S. pediatricians reported ...

As pediatricians, we know how important access to confidential health care services is in supporting adolescent health and well-being. Through the federal family planning program, Title X, all minors seeking care at a Title X-funded...

In honor of Pride Month, PolicyLab is sharing a new blog post featuring a conversation with Rylie Brown, one of the youth participants in Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Get Connected study—a project aimed at improving quality...

Behavioral health challenges in children were rising prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, and youth psychological distress and unmet behavioral health need only increased further during the pandemic. As we recognize Mental Health Awarene...

On May 9-10, 2022, we convened children’s health leaders from the Philadelphia region and beyond for PolicyLab Forum 2022, hosted in partnership with AcademyHealth, under the theme “Bridging New Partnerships, Creating Change.” Along...