Image
Press Room
PolicyLab experts are national leaders in bridging child health research and policy. To reach an expert for an interview, please contact Beth Hallowell.
Back to top
Child Mental Health Care Varies Widely in Primary Care Settings
Source:
Physician's Briefing
Apr 01, 2016
This article discusses a recent publication by PolicyLab researchers Dr. Alex Fiks and Stephanie Mayne that found mental health diagnoses and psychotropic medication prescribing vary across practices in the United States. …
Pediatricians Vary Widely in Diagnosing ADHD, Depression
Source:
US News and World Report
Apr 01, 2016
PolicyLab researchers Dr. Alex Fiks and Stephanie Mayne discuss their new study that found large variation in how often U.S. pediatricians diagnose and prescribe medication for ADHD and other mental health conditions.
Intergenerational Family Services: Serving Caregivers, Improving Child Health
Source:
Bench to Bedside
Mar 31, 2016
Director Dr. David Rubin and Deputy Director Dr. Meredith Matone discuss PolicyLab's new research portfolio, Intergenerational Family Services - health services provided to parents and caregivers in pediatric medical settings…
Using Doctors’ Certification Requirements to Increase HPV Vaccination
Source:
Bench to Bedside
Mar 31, 2016
This article highlights recent research by PolicyLab's Dr. Alex Fiks that examined how Pediatrics Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Part IV programs can improve vaccination rates for human papillomavirus (HPV).
Democratic Senators Call for Statewide Lead Task Force
Source:
WFMZ News
Mar 25, 2016
PolicyLab's Dr. Marsha Gerdes is quoted in this article about the dangers of lead exposure for children. Several legislative proposals have been made to help better protect children and their families from lead poisoning in…
Keeping At-Risk Children Out of Harm’s Way
Source:
The Washington Post
Mar 19, 2016
PolicyLab Director Dr. David Rubin serves on the federal Commission to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities. This article highlights the Commission's final recommendations to reduce child abuse and neglect fatalities.
White House Commission Calls For ‘21st Century Child Welfare System’
Source:
The Chronicle of Social Change
Mar 17, 2016
PolicyLab Director Dr. David Rubin serves on the federal Commission to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities. This article highlights the Commission's final recommendations to reduce child abuse and neglect fatalities.
U.S. Commission Calls for Urgent Action to Protect Drug-Affected Babies
Source:
Reuters
Mar 17, 2016
PolicyLab Director Dr. David Rubin serves on the federal Commission to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities. This article highlights the Commission's final recommendations to reduce child abuse and neglect…
Most Young Children with Intracranial Hemorrhage Should Have Skeletal Survey
Source:
Consultant for Pediatricians
Mar 09, 2016
PolicyLab researchers Christine Paine and Dr. Joanne Wood developed guidelines for determining which children with intracranial hemorrhage should undergo evaluation with skeletal survey for additional injuries concerning for…
PA Trying to Clamp Down on Use of Psych Drugs by Children on Medicaid
Source:
PhillyVoice
Feb 24, 2016
This article highlights collaborations with Pennsylvania and local behavioral health providers to improve access to behavioral health interventions and reduce prescription of antipsychotics to kids.
Find out what’s new at PolicyLab Learn More