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Lauren Padilla

Lauren is HealthCity’s associate editor. Before joining Boston Medical Center, she worked in the media and nonprofit sectors as a science writer and reporter.

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Phone outreach and rescreening have proved critical in improving depression rates.

Mental Health & Addiction

Outreach and Follow-Up Key to Improving Depression Outcomes

January 27th, 2020

| Lauren Padilla

A recent study suggests that in-clinic firearm safety counseling is not only possible, but is also well-received by most families and increases a caregiver's understanding of the risks their children may face when firearms are stored improperly.

Community & Social Health

Equipping Pediatricians with the Tools to Discuss Firearm Safety

January 23rd, 2020

| Lauren Padilla

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Mental Health & Addiction

Direct-to-Physician Pharmaceutical Marketing May Contribute to Stimulant Oversupply

January 17th, 2020

| Lauren Padilla

Understanding the motivation to delay medical treatment can help bridge a gap in care for injection-related infections.

Mental Health & Addiction

Why Do People Who Inject Drugs Delay Treatment for Infections?

January 2nd, 2020

| Lauren Padilla

A Círculo makes space to focus on individual and community healing rather than trauma.

Community & Social Health

Beyond Trauma-Informed Care Is a Healing-Centered, Culturally Rooted Approach

December 9th, 2019

| Lauren Padilla

Entrance to an emergency room, where many people turn for their behavioral health needs.

Mental Health & Addiction

Emergency Mental Health Services: A Growing Need

November 20th, 2019

| Lauren Padilla

Barry Zuckerman, MD shares how the idea to give away books at pediatric well-visits has spurred a series of successful innovations.

Innovations

Transforming Pediatrics: Lessons from 30 Years of Reach Out and Read

November 6th, 2019

| Lauren Padilla

Families in a SCD clinic who screened positive for food insecurity could be referred to on-campus food resources

Community & Social Health

Shifting the Culture of SDOH Screening in Specialty Clinics

October 31st, 2019

| Lauren Padilla

Aerial view of residential area flooded by storm waters.

Advocacy

Lives Depend on Climate Action: How Climate Change Jeopardizes Patient Health Today

October 21st, 2019

| Lauren Padilla

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Innovations

Hospital Program Fosters Equity Through Music

October 21st, 2019

| Lauren Padilla

Community Servings volunteers prepare medically tailored meals to be delivered to patients with complex dietary needs.

Community & Social Health

Community Servings' David Waters: Nutrition Is a Healthcare Intervention Itself

October 17th, 2019

| Lauren Padilla

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