Spontaneous preterm birth (sPTB) is a leading cause of neonatal morbidity in the United States. Genetics incompletely explains sPTB risk and environmental contributions remain poorly understood. We analyzed associations of short-term fine particulate matter (PM2.5) exposure with sPTB…

Partnering to Achieve School Success (PASS) is a culturally responsive, enhanced BPT program developed to be delivered in urban pediatric primary care by behavioral health clinicians integrated into the practice. In this family partnerships article, we discuss the important…

Creative youth development (CYD) programs, which bridge artistic expression with positive youth development, serve youth from diverse backgrounds in community settings. Trauma-informed approaches (TIA), most commonly applied in clinical settings, offer a relevant framework for creating…

Objectives. To estimate changes in children's public coverage continuity during the April 2023 Medicaid unwinding overall and by race, ethnicity, and income. Methods. We used 2021 to 2023 US Medical Expenditure Panel Survey data and linear probability models to estimate changes in…

Founded in 2021, the mission of PolicyLab's Visibility & Voice Committee (VVC) is to promote awareness of public health research through engagement, inclusive discussions and active community involvement. The VVC is comprised of passionate PolicyLab team members who create…

The next generation of medical AI systems that integrate language understanding, web data retrieval, and multi-step reasoning are demonstrating increasing promise as potential diagnostic aids in technical evaluations. However, their real world diagnostic performance, explainability,…

Background and objectives: Enhanced premium tax credits (PTCs) for Affordable Care Act Marketplace plans expired in 2026. We described families across income groups potentially affected by PTC policy changes and simulated net premiums.Methods: We performed a cross-sectional simulation…

Community health workers can support the health of children and families, with research showing particular impact among caregivers of children with chronic conditions, children in immigrant families and children at risk for developmental delays. More research is needed to understand…

Objective: Medicaid can improve children's health, development, and education, and may reduce racial-ethnic inequities. This study estimates the association between implementing continuous Medicaid eligibility under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and children…

The transition to adult care is a critical and vulnerable period for youth with sickle cell disease, as even small breakdowns in care coordination can have long-term impacts on their health and quality of life. Support during this transition from community health workers (CHWs) and…