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04.28.2017 Black and white closeup of a boy's eyes

Getting Help for Autism Spectrum Disorder

Research by Elizabeth Stuart and colleagues showed the MHPAEA was associated with increased use of mental health and functional services among children with ASD, without increasing out-of-pocket costs borne by families.

Guest Author Elizabeth Stuart

04.27.2017 Alfredo Morabia

Alfredo Morabia

Public Health Post spoke with Alfredo Morabia at the Boston University School of Public Health, where Dr. Morabia was participating in the Dean's Symposium: "Reducing Health Inequities: Advancing Meaningful Change."

Fellow Qing Wai Wong

04.21.2017 A blue square with stars and lines of text representing the stripes on an American Flag

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The Politics of HIV Self-Management

The real consequences of politics: people living with HIV are uneasy about what their daily life might look like in the politics and policies of the future.

Guest Author Gemmae M. Fix

04.20.2017 Dr. Danielle Martin

Danielle Martin

PHP fellow Gilbert Benavidez and Dr. Michael Stein spoke with Dr. Danielle Martin about the Canadian healthcare system and lessons that can be utilized in the current U.S. healthcare debate.

Fellow Gilbert Benavidez

Editor Michael Stein

04.19.2017 Map of US showing School-Based Health Centers

School-Based Health

Many vulnerable students are not able to access health care due to transportation or financial barriers. School-based health centers, while not yet widely implemented, have positive influences on both health and education outcomes.

Fellow Qing Wai Wong

04.18.2017 a graph of health care expenses

Return on Investment

Spending on education, fire protection, and libraries produce huge health returns compared to increased hospital and healthcare spending.

Fellow Gilbert Benavidez

04.13.2017 Graphic showing American's beliefs on the importance of personal health in relationship to the role of the government

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Divided Ideology

Despite the stark divide on ideology, the majority of people surveyed believe government should play a prominent role in health.

Fellow Gilbert Benavidez

04.11.2017 a woman in blue dress

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7 Dresses 4 Health

What is the role of the artist activist in public health? Marian Brown describes her performance piece adDRESSing health: 7 dresses, 7 days a week, 52 weeks, 365 days a year.

Guest Author Marian Brown

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