Should We Still Be Saying “Food Desert”?
By reframing how we think about food insecurity, including using the terms “food desert” and “food swamp,” we can create more equitable food systems.
Read MoreTeen Parents Have a Unique Set of Needs; This Program Aims to Meet Them
“Teen and Tot was serving a population that needed somebody whose aim was not to keep them down but rather to push them forward.”
Read MoreSeeking Health Justice for Black Americans Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
A panel examined white supremacy culture and how it drives inequities in COVID-19 testing, care, and vaccine access and offered paths for systemic change.
Read MorePractical Strategies for Providing Teletherapy to Children
Children’s health experts at the Child Witness to Violence Program share best practices for mental health practitioners.
Read MorePalliative Care Dyads Allow for Dying with Dignity
Provider dyads tackle medical and psychosocial needs for patients requiring palliative services in the emergency department.
Read MoreChildren’s Grief, Disruption, and the Needed Social Work Skills
Children need age-appropriate conversations to help them understand emotional events in their lives, whether it’s a death or global crisis.
Read MoreSocial Work Lens Adds Value to Integrated Depression Care Model
Integrated behavioral health and telephonic depression care management programs create access to services despite barriers.
Read MoreShifting the Culture of SDOH Screening in Specialty Clinics
Research from a sickle cell disease clinic hopes to shift the philosophy of subspecialty clinics to embrace a more holistic view of patient health.
Read MoreLow-Barrier Treatment for SUD Key for Engagement and Retention
Boston Public Health Commission’s Devin Larkin explains that how services are delivered matters for engagement and retention in treatment for substance use disorder.
Read MoreHealth Equity, Social Determinants, and the Role of Social Work
Recognizing the historical roots of health inequities — and why social workers bring a valuable perspective to solving intractable healthcare challenges
Read MoreTreating the Whole Person After a Cancer Diagnosis
When a patient receives a cancer diagnosis, following the doctor’s recommended treatment plan is critical to ensuring the best possible outcome for their situation. But for people who face mental health issues such as depression or who lack access to basic needs such as reliable transportation and food, adhering to treatment is easier said than…
Read MorePreparedness Plans Address the Possibility of Family Separation
A team of experts creates resources for healthcare providers on addressing the fear and trauma of family separation among immigrant families.
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