PolicyLab at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

The transition to adulthood is already a vulnerable time for maintaining health care. For young adults with type 2 diabetes, Medicaid changes may make it harder. Our new post explores the risks and how community health workers may help bridge care gaps. policylab.chop.edu/blog/what-cove…

NEW in @JAMANetworkOpen What is the risk of preterm birth in US territories compared with the US mainland? PolicyLab researchers explore this question in this new study ⬇️ jamanetwork.com/journals/jaman…

📰 FRIDAY READING Accessing Behavioral Health Supports in Schools: Nurses and Teachers Are Essential Partners Amid Funding Uncertainty policylab.chop.edu/blog/accessing… #MentalHealthMonth

@whyy Find the research in @AmerAcadPeds publications.aap.org/pediatrics/art…

The use of GLP-1RAs for youth weight management is increasingly rapidly. Dr. Emily Gregory spoke with @whyy about recent findings that show access to these treatments is limited, and where we can look to reduce barriers to care. ⤵️ whyy.org/articles/glp-1…

📰 FRIDAY READING ‘The Talk’ — about how to stay safe when dealing with law enforcement — now involves ICE inquirer.com/opinion/commen…

Adolescents spend most of their waking hours in school—making schools a critical setting for addressing youth mental health needs. In our latest blog post, our experts explore how teachers and school nurses can help expand access to school-based supports. policylab.chop.edu/blog/accessing…

📰 FRIDAY READING Seen Safely: Protecting Adolescent Health Information in a Shifting Data Landscape policylab.chop.edu/blog/seen-safe…

Access to confidential sexual & reproductive health care is essential for adolescents, but growing uncertainty around Medicaid & Title X is already impacting care. In our latest video, Dr. Cynthia Mollen shares what we're watching and what can help. youtube.com/shorts/GpAZXxf…

The transition from pediatric to adult care for adolescents with sickle cell disease is marked by increased disease complexity. Dr. Tanisha Belton and colleagues evaluated the effectiveness of a mobile health app in supporting this transition. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/15…

Teens’ privacy doesn’t end in the exam room. Portals and billing systems can make teens' conversations with their clinicians visible to parents. On our blog, Dr. Scott Jelinek & Jenine Pilla reflect on how this impacts care & how systems can do better ⬇️ policylab.chop.edu/blog/seen-safe…

Many policy changes don’t target children but they still shape youth's access to care. We're launching a series focused on these "blind spots." Radha Pennotti shares 4 priorities related to adolescent health we're watching and where we'll be diving in. youtube.com/shorts/HdvpoZ4…

Approximately 1 in 3 teens in the U.S. is a victim of teen dating violence, which involves physical, sexual, emotional or verbal abuse from a dating partner. During #TeenHealthWeek, find out more about healthy relationships: loveisrespect.org

🎉 CVP joins our colleagues @ChildrensPhila and the @CHOP_Research during #TeenHealthWeek to raise awareness of teen health topics. Discover teen health resources at CHOP: ow.ly/cuBt50VuVZy

📰 FRIDAY READING Black Mothers' Perspectives on Early Autism Screening: A Lesson in Patient Preferences and Provider Trust clinicalfutures.research.chop.edu/black-mothers-…

NEW in @AmerAcadPeds Dr. Danielle Cullen and Rachel Brown studied how screening for social risk impacts caregivers desire for and use of social resources like food, housing or transportation. Read the full study ⬇️ doi.org/10.1542/peds.2…

On #NationalDoctorsDay, we thank all of our world-class doctors who go above and beyond to help us create breakthroughs every day at CHOP. Join us in recognizing our doctors today by sharing a note of appreciation in the comments.

📰 FRIDAY READING Bridging the Gap: How Neighborhood Opportunity Shapes Follow-Up Care for Adolescents After a Mental Health Crisis policylab.chop.edu/blog/bridging-…

Policymakers’ social media posts on firearm violence often use criminal justice frames, not public health ones. Dr. Vivek Ashok’s new work highlights opportunities to shape more prevention-focused policy communication. Learn more: policylab.chop.edu/blog/exploring…

📰 FRIDAY READING Economic Security in Early Childhood as an Engine for Intergenerational Mobility policylab.chop.edu/blog/economic-…