BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVESRecent regulations require that hospitals screen families for health-related social needs (HRSNs), but many hospitals lack the resources and infrastructure to address these needs. Social workers (SWs) and community health workers (CHWs) play a critical role in…

Uncorrected vision problems can exacerbate learning difficulties, social isolation and emotional distress. Children in foster care already face disproportionate risk for these difficulties. Early identification and treatment of vision issues can significantly improve a child’s ability…

PolicyLab responded to a request for comment from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA); Interpretation of “Federal Public Benefit”.In their response, contributing PolicyLab experts…

K-12 schools are well positioned to address rising mental health challenges among youth, and school and district staff (i.e., "educators") have important perspectives about youth mental health. There is a need for research to identify educators' specific areas of concern about youth…

The COVID-19 pandemic has been linked to increased risk for perinatal anxiety and depression among parents, as well as negative consequences for child development. Less is known about how worries arising from the pandemic during pregnancy are related to later child development, nor if…

Child health outcomes are often determined by factors outside of the health care system. At PolicyLab, our vision for health equity is that all children have the opportunity to achieve the best possible health outcomes, regardless of their race, ethnicity, preferred language,…

BackgroundLevels of self-perceived psychological resilience are low to moderate among youth with chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP). Furthermore, resilience has been associated with symptom severity in CMP. Resilience coaching programs may therefore be of benefit in the…

Travis, a 17-year-old transgender boy, was admitted to an inpatient general pediatrics service for pyelonephritis and was also found to have severe constipation and weight loss. Detailed history revealed avoidance of eating, drinking, or urinating during daytime hours to avoid bathroom…

ObjectivesThis pilot randomized trial examined the associations between price, participation of WIC-eligible families in a produce delivery program and reported healthy eating behaviors.MethodsFifty caregivers of WIC-eligible children from an urban primary care center enrolled in an 8…

School nurses (SNs) can play important roles in supporting LGBTQ+ youth. Prior research has emphasized individual and interpersonal factors influencing SNs’ interactions with LGBTQ+ youth, showing mixed results regarding cultural competency, knowledge, and youth satisfaction. However,…