How can community organizations work to alleviate #periodpoverty in their neighborhoods? NEW: Dr. Shelby Davies asks Lynette Medley, co-founder of No More Secrets, to highlight strategies to engage the community in advocacy efforts around this issue. policylab.chop.edu/blog/qa-engagi…

Without #PaidLeaveForAll, too many Americans put off or forego the health care they need, with profound consequences for their health. My latest CAPWomen: americanprogress.org/article/lack-o…

Since the 1960s, public school meals have become the second-largest economic safety net for American families after food stamps. While free meals are available to all public school students from families who qualify for assistance, states are choosing to eliminate barriers to

Great new piece on positive long-term impacts of food stamps (now SNAP) on children, including reduced crime and increased life expectancy. Provides more evidence to support investments in social safety net. academic.oup.com/restud/article… By Martha Bailey Hilary Hoynes Maya Rossin-Slater

I too have long wanted KFF to do this, an amazing resource!

"The A-word" among reproductive health specialists isn't abortion, says Laura Lindberg, PhD-- it's adolescents. A new research agenda aims to fill critical gaps that affect this population and all Americans. Julie Maslowsky UM Population Studies Center U-M School of Nursing myumi.ch/ypm4y

#SyringeServicesPrograms are supported by #evidence-based research & policies, & Drs. Dowshen & Wood recognize the significance of #harmreduction approaches in helping adolescents & young adults who use injection drugs in a new PolicyLabCHOP Blog post. bit.ly/3ResgiO

Poison Control Centers are fielding a rise in calls related to children’s ingestion of THC, signaling a need to better understand policy and practice solutions to keep kids safe. TOMORROW: We discuss research on THC and youth and this changing landscape. events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4ab6f354…

Our team is hiring a Policy & Communications Coordinator, a great opportunity for an early-career professional passionate about children's health and health policy. Come and work with us PolicyLabCHOP! policylab.chop.edu/about-us/emplo…

🔖Abortion bans aren't just affecting those who need an abortion – they are shaping an entire generation. Don't miss @JulieMaslowksy's 🔥new piece in the The Conversation U.S.. Bookmark & share: UM Population Studies Center U-M School of Nursing Youth Reproductive Equity PRB theconversation.com/abortion-bans-…

Chevron has been overruled by #SCOTUS. This is a dark day for public health & agencies like the U.S. FDA. Here's why this decision is devastating for federal agencies with scientific & technical expertise that will now face challenges in the courts to their regulatory authority.

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Really enjoyed working with The Conversation U.S. to discuss what we learned from immigrant mothers in #Philly about how we can improve prenatal care for this growing community. Community-informed #HealthEquity theconversation.com/immigrant-moms…

1/New paper from our team in JAMA Health Forum finds that treatment with medications for #opioid use disorder in pregnancy is associated with a greater likelihood of a pregnant person retaining custody of their infant. jamanetwork.com/journals/jama-…

LAUNCHING OUR 2024 IMPACT REPORT Explore the report to learn more about PolicyLab, the impact of our work across research, policy, and communities, our reach as a center, and how partners are so crucial to our mission. ➡️ policylab.chop.edu/impact/

New paper JAMA Internal Medicine by Seth A. Berkowitz et al finding that 2021 temporary Child Tax Credit expansion reduced food insecurity. Senate failed to advance another CTC expansion this year. jamanetwork.com/journals/jamai… Michael Bennet Rosa DeLauro

New commentary JAMA Pediatrics about recent #paidleave study that found reduced infections after NY policy. Justin White and I describe significance for policymaking (esp in election yr!) and limitations of original study: jamanetwork.com/journals/jamap… Paid Leave for All Kirsten Gillibrand

I'm very excited to have this white paper out in the world and to start thinking with partners about sustainable funding models that could work in PA. Thanks Emma Golub, MPH and Kali Hackett for all your work and HealthySteps ZERO TO THREE for your partnership

NEW: In the The New York Times, we see how OpenResearch pilot participants used unconditional cash: Generally, recipients: 💸 spent more on the basics like food and rent 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 devoted more time to family 📈 had higher rates of entrepreneurship

Policy pros from CHOP and Penn say with the end of BDT, health systems and local groups must ramp up efforts to get families the government benefits they need. ow.ly/349Z50Tbo48