view article - Dentists in Schools: Filling Needs, Sealing Deals 08.22.2023 view article - Dentists in Schools: Filling Needs, Sealing Deals Health Equity Child and Adolescent Health Dentists in Schools: Filling Needs, Sealing Deals One in five children go without dental treatment due to high treatment costs and limited access to care. In-school dental programs may be a promising solution to reducing these barriers. Fellow Sean Hagan
view article - The Power of Family Dinners 06.28.2023 view article - The Power of Family Dinners Health Equity Child and Adolescent Health Nutrition The Power of Family Dinners Bite-sized portions and just 10 more minutes at the dinner table with family can improve some kids’ diets and eating habits. Fellow Caroline Dignard
view article - Ancient but Not Obsolete 05.01.2023 view article - Ancient but Not Obsolete Sexual & Reproductive Health Maternal Health Ancient but Not Obsolete Syphilis rates have steadily risen since 2001, particularly among reproductive-age women. This has resulted in increasing rates of congenital syphilis, a condition where a fetus contracts the syphilis infection from the mother during pregnancy. Fellow Kara Schmidt
view article - Students of Color are Disproportionately Bullied and Harassed at School 04.28.2023 view article - Students of Color are Disproportionately Bullied and Harassed at School Health Equity Child and Adolescent Health Students of Color are Disproportionately Bullied and Harassed at School Despite making up only 15% of the U.S. K-12 population, 37% of Black students report being bullied at school. Guest Authors Yukun Yang, Jessica McKnight
view article - Fostering Disparity 04.05.2023 view article - Fostering Disparity Health Equity Child and Adolescent Health Fostering Disparity Native American and Black children are placed in foster care at significantly higher rates than White, Asian, and Hispanic children. Fellow Caroline Dignard
view article - Limits of Early Intervention for Childhood Mental Health 03.10.2023 view article - Limits of Early Intervention for Childhood Mental Health Mental & Behavioral Health Mental Health Limits of Early Intervention for Childhood Mental Health Youth who received mental health treatment in childhood had similar mental health problems in adulthood as those who received no services. Guest Author William Copeland
view article - Breaking Down Child Poverty 02.14.2023 view article - Breaking Down Child Poverty Health Equity Child and Adolescent Health Breaking Down Child Poverty Over the last 29 years, child poverty has dropped by 60%. But more can be done to prioritize the children that may slip through the cracks. Fellow Abby Outterson
view article - Hannah Thompson 02.10.2023 view article - Hannah Thompson Health Equity Child and Adolescent Health Hannah Thompson Hannah Thompson is an epidemiologist researching school- and community-based methods to decrease health disparities among youth. Fellow Abby Outterson
view article - Barriers to Safe Firearm Storage in Households with Children 02.08.2023 view article - Barriers to Safe Firearm Storage in Households with Children Health Equity Violence Barriers to Safe Firearm Storage in Households with Children In households with children, only 44% of owners report storing guns safely. Research suggests that anxiety around social and cultural changes may give reason as to why. Guest Author Tara D. Warner