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Our care for children and families drives our research, informing practice and policy to improve child health. The mission of PolicyLab at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is to achieve optimal child health and well-being by informing program and policy changes through interdisciplinary research. PolicyLab is a Center of Emphasis within Children's Hospital of Philadelphia..
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2w ago
A new report from the Urban Institute underscored the persistent effects of punitive immigration policies on the health and well-being of U.S ..read more
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2w ago
The transition to adulthood—when many youth are completing or have just completed their high school years—is both an exciting and challenging time ..read more
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1M ago
For research to be generalizable and equitable, it’s important to include all voices. However, traditional education for pediatric, child psychology ..read more
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1M ago
As we at PolicyLab have previously articulated, a holistic U.S. policy agenda that supports the needs of parents and caregivers is long overdue. Such ..read more
PolicyLab Blog
2M ago
Mental health concerns among youth remain prevalent following the COVID-19 pandemic. Percentages of youth experiencing symptoms of depression ..read more
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2M ago
Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that have a profound impact on individuals’ physical and psychological health and well-being ..read more
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2M ago
Ads for children’s back-to-school supplies are everywhere this time of year. While the notebooks and backpacks featured in these ads are important ..read more
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3M ago
Adolescents seek care in the emergency department (ED) frequently and for a wide array of issues. Sometimes they need a broken bone fixed, or they ..read more
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3M ago
As Philadelphians wrestle with increasing morbidity and mortality related to substance use and substance use disorder (SUD), we must continue to call ..read more
PolicyLab Blog
3M ago
In the United States, where approximately 1 in 10 infants are born too early, preterm birth (generally defined as born before 37 weeks gestation) is ..read more