PolicyLab, in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning, conducted a county-level needs assessment of the health of children, mothers and families, as well as the social and environmental…
PolicyLab, in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning, conducted a county-level needs assessment of the health of children, mothers and families, as well as the social and environmental…
PolicyLab launched “Research in Motion,” a new video series that allows viewers to hear directly from our researchers on how their ongoing work can contribute to policy and programs moving forward. Keep reading to learn about the…
Earlier this week, PolicyLab hosted a webinar in which mental health experts, medical interpreters, refugee community leaders, and refugee health care providers discussed the challenges of communicating mental health treatment options…
Since 1975, more than 3 million refugees have resettled in the United States. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects nearly 1 in 10 resettled refugee adults in high- and middle-income nations. The prevalence is even higher for…
PolicyLab recently launched our annual “Back to School” blog post series in which our experts discuss the top health-related issues facing children and families as they head back to school. This year, COVID-19 weighs heavy as an…
Through PolicyLab’s joint pilot grant program with Clinical Futures, we get to review exciting proposals for research studies aimed at answering cutting edge clinical questions, developing or informing clinical programs, or influencing…
A new PolicyLab study published today in JAMA Network Open found that social distancing remains the most effective intervention to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The study—led by PolicyLab Director David Rubin, MD, MSCE, and PolicyLab…
While COVID-19 has placed many youth sports seasons on hold, the absence of team play is affecting more than just team records. Sports provide youth with opportunities for growth and development on and off the field such as…
In collaboration with our partners, we’ve been hard at work developing a number of new resources that can help guide experts in safely restarting activities during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well ensure that children and families…
With schools closed and families social distancing, the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly changed the lives of children across the country. For youth with disabilities and special health care needs and their caregivers, the…
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