Brick by Brick: Vaccine Clinics in Schools
School-hosted clinics improved access to the COVID-19 vaccine, but vaccine hesitancy may have prevented families in disadvantaged neighborhoods from getting vaccinated.
...moreSchool-hosted clinics improved access to the COVID-19 vaccine, but vaccine hesitancy may have prevented families in disadvantaged neighborhoods from getting vaccinated.
...moreThe gap in life expectancy between Americans and residents of other high-income countries continues to widen.
...moreOnline forums like NoFap can have negative impacts on participants’ mental and physical health.
...moreDiversion programs are perceived by school staff as effective methods to prevent adolescent substance use, but they are not often implemented in school settings. Instead, they turn to punishment-based strategies.
...moreThe seasonal stressors faced by wildland firefighters lead to increased rates of binge drinking and tobacco use throughout the year.
...moreThe COVID-19 pandemic disrupted many routine health care visits, including cancer screenings, resulting in an undercounting of cancer diagnoses.
...moreCompared to tap water, bottled water in both plastic and glass bottles contains consistently higher levels of microplastic particles.
...moreMore than a quarter of women who were assaulted during their pregnancy were not screened for intimate partner violence during routine care visits.
...moreNaloxone is critical for saving lives amid the growing opioid crisis, but while some states have passed laws to grant residents easier access to the medication, others have created additional barriers for those who want and need it.
...moreAfter New York passed the SAFE Act in 2013, the state experienced a drop in gun-related deaths, highlighting the importance of legislation in mitigating the impact of community gun violence.
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