Evidence-based policies can help kids get a healthier start.
New PolicyLab research in Health Affairs shows that $300/month during pregnancy can help families improve their child’s health.
Learn how this simple support can make a difference. www.healthaffairs.org/doi/full/10....
New PolicyLab research in Health Affairs shows that $300/month during pregnancy can help families improve their child’s health.
Learn how this simple support can make a difference. www.healthaffairs.org/doi/full/10....
October 7, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Evidence-based policies can help kids get a healthier start.
New PolicyLab research in Health Affairs shows that $300/month during pregnancy can help families improve their child’s health.
Learn how this simple support can make a difference. www.healthaffairs.org/doi/full/10....
New PolicyLab research in Health Affairs shows that $300/month during pregnancy can help families improve their child’s health.
Learn how this simple support can make a difference. www.healthaffairs.org/doi/full/10....
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Sources: ABC News; City of Tulsa; DOJ; The Lancet; CHOP PolicyLab; Baby’s First Years Study.
May 31, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Sources: ABC News; City of Tulsa; DOJ; The Lancet; CHOP PolicyLab; Baby’s First Years Study.
Aus Pressemitteilung vom 25.11.2025
Der Gesundheitszustand der Berliner Waldbäume hat sich im Jahr 2025 weiter verschlechtert.
Der Anteil gesunder Bäume ohne sichtbare Schäden liegt bei 3 %🫣
@baumentscheid.bsky.social
is money! @senmvku.bsky.social
Policylab soon!
www.morgenpost.de/berlin/artic...
Der Gesundheitszustand der Berliner Waldbäume hat sich im Jahr 2025 weiter verschlechtert.
Der Anteil gesunder Bäume ohne sichtbare Schäden liegt bei 3 %🫣
@baumentscheid.bsky.social
is money! @senmvku.bsky.social
Policylab soon!
www.morgenpost.de/berlin/artic...
„Unseren Bäumen darf nicht das gleiche Schicksal wie dem BER widerfahren“
Im Streit um Berlins Klimaanpassungsgesetz warnen Experten vor Verzögerungen. Droht dem Großprojekt ein ähnliches Schicksal wie dem BER?
www.morgenpost.de
May 30, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Aus Pressemitteilung vom 25.11.2025
Der Gesundheitszustand der Berliner Waldbäume hat sich im Jahr 2025 weiter verschlechtert.
Der Anteil gesunder Bäume ohne sichtbare Schäden liegt bei 3 %🫣
@baumentscheid.bsky.social
is money! @senmvku.bsky.social
Policylab soon!
www.morgenpost.de/berlin/artic...
Der Gesundheitszustand der Berliner Waldbäume hat sich im Jahr 2025 weiter verschlechtert.
Der Anteil gesunder Bäume ohne sichtbare Schäden liegt bei 3 %🫣
@baumentscheid.bsky.social
is money! @senmvku.bsky.social
Policylab soon!
www.morgenpost.de/berlin/artic...
A great #PolicyLab for @empowerdementianet.bsky.social yesterday with a fabulous network of people. "Reducing health inequalities for people with dementia who need greater support." A big question but with some practical actions for the network's next steps...
March 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
A great #PolicyLab for @empowerdementianet.bsky.social yesterday with a fabulous network of people. "Reducing health inequalities for people with dementia who need greater support." A big question but with some practical actions for the network's next steps...
Kudos to PolicyLab researcher Diana Montoya-Williams and director Meredith Matone for sharing expert testimonies on maternal and child health during Philadelphia City Council's hearing examining the city's reproductive health care landscape.
Thank you @ninaahmadphl.bsky.social for the opportunity.
Thank you @ninaahmadphl.bsky.social for the opportunity.
March 3, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Kudos to PolicyLab researcher Diana Montoya-Williams and director Meredith Matone for sharing expert testimonies on maternal and child health during Philadelphia City Council's hearing examining the city's reproductive health care landscape.
Thank you @ninaahmadphl.bsky.social for the opportunity.
Thank you @ninaahmadphl.bsky.social for the opportunity.
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For today's #CopelloFellowFriday we recognize Joey Whelihan (he/him). Joey is an Adolescent Medicine Specialist at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and an affiliate trainee at PolicyLab at CHOP.
Welcome, Joey 🏋️
Welcome, Joey 🏋️
November 14, 2025 at 10:30 PM
For today's #CopelloFellowFriday we recognize Joey Whelihan (he/him). Joey is an Adolescent Medicine Specialist at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and an affiliate trainee at PolicyLab at CHOP.
Welcome, Joey 🏋️
Welcome, Joey 🏋️
Thanks to Rep. Khan for spotlighting this important issue for PA families and for including PolicyLab Faculty Scholar Dr. Dalembert, who explains the impact of the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit and how families can access it ⬇️
💵 Up to $800 back for working families.
That’s the Working PA Tax Credit.
Dr. Dalembert from CHOP explains how ⬇️
That’s the Working PA Tax Credit.
Dr. Dalembert from CHOP explains how ⬇️
December 12, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Thanks to Rep. Khan for spotlighting this important issue for PA families and for including PolicyLab Faculty Scholar Dr. Dalembert, who explains the impact of the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit and how families can access it ⬇️
Pew Charitable Trusts Grants $1 Million to Support Child Health Research at PolicyLab#United_States#Philadelphia#Children's_Hospital#Pew_Charitable_Trusts#PolicyLab
Pew Charitable Trusts Grants $1 Million to Support Child Health Research at PolicyLab
The Pew Charitable Trusts has donated $1 million to PolicyLab at CHOP to enhance research and policy initiatives for child and family welfare in Philadelphia.
third-news.com
February 24, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Pew Charitable Trusts Grants $1 Million to Support Child Health Research at PolicyLab#United_States#Philadelphia#Children's_Hospital#Pew_Charitable_Trusts#PolicyLab
Hello Bluesky! 👋
We might be new here, but PolicyLab has been committed to improving child health and well-being for more than 15 years.
Get to know us here and explore our resources at policylab.chop.edu.
We might be new here, but PolicyLab has been committed to improving child health and well-being for more than 15 years.
Get to know us here and explore our resources at policylab.chop.edu.
June 16, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Hello Bluesky! 👋
We might be new here, but PolicyLab has been committed to improving child health and well-being for more than 15 years.
Get to know us here and explore our resources at policylab.chop.edu.
We might be new here, but PolicyLab has been committed to improving child health and well-being for more than 15 years.
Get to know us here and explore our resources at policylab.chop.edu.
Our sincere gratitude to @pewtrusts.org for their partnership and long-standing support.
The Pew Charitable Trusts Awards $1 Million Grant to PolicyLab at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
CHOP announced a $1 million grant from The Pew Charitable Trusts (Pew) to support PolicyLab, a Center of Emphasis within the CHOP Research Institute. The award will enable PolicyLab to continue its…
www.chop.edu
February 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Our sincere gratitude to @pewtrusts.org for their partnership and long-standing support.
👏 Kudos to PolicyLab researcher Dr. Senbagam Virudachalam for her impactful testimony at City Hall yesterday on the importance of #SNAP for PA kids and families.
November 6, 2025 at 5:58 PM
👏 Kudos to PolicyLab researcher Dr. Senbagam Virudachalam for her impactful testimony at City Hall yesterday on the importance of #SNAP for PA kids and families.
Thank you @nihcm.bsky.social for continuing to spotlight these important findings.
Check out their December newsletter for an exclusive interview with study lead and PolicyLab Director Dr. Meredith Matone.
Read the interview here: mailchi.mp/nihcm.org/ni...
Check out their December newsletter for an exclusive interview with study lead and PolicyLab Director Dr. Meredith Matone.
Read the interview here: mailchi.mp/nihcm.org/ni...
December 11, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Thank you @nihcm.bsky.social for continuing to spotlight these important findings.
Check out their December newsletter for an exclusive interview with study lead and PolicyLab Director Dr. Meredith Matone.
Read the interview here: mailchi.mp/nihcm.org/ni...
Check out their December newsletter for an exclusive interview with study lead and PolicyLab Director Dr. Meredith Matone.
Read the interview here: mailchi.mp/nihcm.org/ni...
PolicyLab researchers interviewed 40 caregivers about what they liked about WIC and SNAP, what they’d change, and how health systems could help families connect to both programs. Find the full video abstract and paper ⤵️
youtube.com/shorts/V3shK...
doi.org/10.1542/peds...
youtube.com/shorts/V3shK...
doi.org/10.1542/peds...
What do caregivers suggest to improve WIC and SNAP enrollment? #pediatrics
YouTube video by PolicyLab at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
youtube.com
June 23, 2025 at 5:16 PM
PolicyLab researchers interviewed 40 caregivers about what they liked about WIC and SNAP, what they’d change, and how health systems could help families connect to both programs. Find the full video abstract and paper ⤵️
youtube.com/shorts/V3shK...
doi.org/10.1542/peds...
youtube.com/shorts/V3shK...
doi.org/10.1542/peds...
Caregivers impacted by substance use need unique supports that are responsive to family context.
At PolicyLab, we're evaluating community-based programs, examining trends in treatment access & advancing policies that enhance access to care.
Learn more ⤵️ policylab.chop.edu/tools-and-me...
At PolicyLab, we're evaluating community-based programs, examining trends in treatment access & advancing policies that enhance access to care.
Learn more ⤵️ policylab.chop.edu/tools-and-me...
Supporting Caregivers and Families Impacted by Substance Use
At PolicyLab, we recognize that individuals impacted by substance use who are also caregivers of children need unique supports that are responsive to family context and experience.PolicyLab…
policylab.chop.edu
September 25, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Caregivers impacted by substance use need unique supports that are responsive to family context.
At PolicyLab, we're evaluating community-based programs, examining trends in treatment access & advancing policies that enhance access to care.
Learn more ⤵️ policylab.chop.edu/tools-and-me...
At PolicyLab, we're evaluating community-based programs, examining trends in treatment access & advancing policies that enhance access to care.
Learn more ⤵️ policylab.chop.edu/tools-and-me...
New year, same mission for our team at PolicyLab.
This #NewYear, we’re continuing to work towards achieving optimal child health and well-being by informing program and policy changes through interdisciplinary research.
Learn more about us ⤵️
This #NewYear, we’re continuing to work towards achieving optimal child health and well-being by informing program and policy changes through interdisciplinary research.
Learn more about us ⤵️
January 5, 2026 at 3:03 PM
New year, same mission for our team at PolicyLab.
This #NewYear, we’re continuing to work towards achieving optimal child health and well-being by informing program and policy changes through interdisciplinary research.
Learn more about us ⤵️
This #NewYear, we’re continuing to work towards achieving optimal child health and well-being by informing program and policy changes through interdisciplinary research.
Learn more about us ⤵️
🚀@ianus-project.bsy.social We held a compelling discussion with HEIs and international academics!
🗣️Our #policylab on #ResearchEthics and #ResearchIntegrity highlighted university's resposibilities toward #TrustInScience
Read more here👇
t.co/rjSNreteq2
🗣️Our #policylab on #ResearchEthics and #ResearchIntegrity highlighted university's resposibilities toward #TrustInScience
Read more here👇
t.co/rjSNreteq2
January 10, 2025 at 2:58 PM
🚀@ianus-project.bsy.social We held a compelling discussion with HEIs and international academics!
🗣️Our #policylab on #ResearchEthics and #ResearchIntegrity highlighted university's resposibilities toward #TrustInScience
Read more here👇
t.co/rjSNreteq2
🗣️Our #policylab on #ResearchEthics and #ResearchIntegrity highlighted university's resposibilities toward #TrustInScience
Read more here👇
t.co/rjSNreteq2
ICYMI: We shared highlights from a year filled with challenges and incredible impact.
Scroll through our Year in Review to learn about our exciting research developments, policy wins and connections in the community.
Scroll through our Year in Review to learn about our exciting research developments, policy wins and connections in the community.
PolicyLab Year in Review | 2025
policylab.chop.edu
December 19, 2025 at 7:21 PM
ICYMI: We shared highlights from a year filled with challenges and incredible impact.
Scroll through our Year in Review to learn about our exciting research developments, policy wins and connections in the community.
Scroll through our Year in Review to learn about our exciting research developments, policy wins and connections in the community.
New research from PolicyLab Faculty Scholar Dr. Vivek Ashok analyzed how PA legislators talked about firearm violence online.
Conversations focused on mass shootings but rarely reflected the true health impacts of gun violence.
Hear more from Dr. Ashok: policylab.chop.edu/blog/explori...
Conversations focused on mass shootings but rarely reflected the true health impacts of gun violence.
Hear more from Dr. Ashok: policylab.chop.edu/blog/explori...
Exploring Social Media Conversations on Firearm Violence & Health. A Q&A With Dr. Vivek Ashok
In a new study, PolicyLab Faculty Scholar Dr. Vivek Ashok and his team looked at how Pennsylvania state policymakers discussed firearm violence on social media. They examined how that messaging…
policylab.chop.edu
March 16, 2026 at 8:28 PM
New research from PolicyLab Faculty Scholar Dr. Vivek Ashok analyzed how PA legislators talked about firearm violence online.
Conversations focused on mass shootings but rarely reflected the true health impacts of gun violence.
Hear more from Dr. Ashok: policylab.chop.edu/blog/explori...
Conversations focused on mass shootings but rarely reflected the true health impacts of gun violence.
Hear more from Dr. Ashok: policylab.chop.edu/blog/explori...
🚀 Ianus Project had an exciting exchange with RPOs across Europe!
🗣 Our #policylab highlights how:
- Funding structures impact scientific research
- Social media's attention economy affects #trustinscience
ℹ️Read more: trustinscience.eu/newsroom/new...
#trustinscience #ianusproject #policylab
🗣 Our #policylab highlights how:
- Funding structures impact scientific research
- Social media's attention economy affects #trustinscience
ℹ️Read more: trustinscience.eu/newsroom/new...
#trustinscience #ianusproject #policylab
Policy Lab on trust in science – the perspective of Research Performing Organisations (RPOs) - IANUS Project
In the IANUS project various policy labs are being conducted that address different players and types of organizations in the science system. While science continues to enjoy a high level of trust, we...
trustinscience.eu
January 9, 2025 at 10:02 PM
🚀 Ianus Project had an exciting exchange with RPOs across Europe!
🗣 Our #policylab highlights how:
- Funding structures impact scientific research
- Social media's attention economy affects #trustinscience
ℹ️Read more: trustinscience.eu/newsroom/new...
#trustinscience #ianusproject #policylab
🗣 Our #policylab highlights how:
- Funding structures impact scientific research
- Social media's attention economy affects #trustinscience
ℹ️Read more: trustinscience.eu/newsroom/new...
#trustinscience #ianusproject #policylab
Things are growing in the studio as I prepare an internal session for #policylab. Task - approach a policy challenge you have worked on through your arts practice and share this back with the team…
#artinpolicy #artistsofbluesky #artistsonbluesky #policyinnovation #policymethods #knittersofbluesky
#artinpolicy #artistsofbluesky #artistsonbluesky #policyinnovation #policymethods #knittersofbluesky
December 3, 2024 at 11:51 PM
Things are growing in the studio as I prepare an internal session for #policylab. Task - approach a policy challenge you have worked on through your arts practice and share this back with the team…
#artinpolicy #artistsofbluesky #artistsonbluesky #policyinnovation #policymethods #knittersofbluesky
#artinpolicy #artistsofbluesky #artistsonbluesky #policyinnovation #policymethods #knittersofbluesky
Some valid and thought-provoking challenges in here @jamestplunkett.bsky.social!
On the opportunities to experiment, the Cabinet Office through the 2010s was doing this pretty effectively I thought - PolicyLab, OIT, BIT... People like Halpern, w/ministers like Letwin and Gove providing pol cover
On the opportunities to experiment, the Cabinet Office through the 2010s was doing this pretty effectively I thought - PolicyLab, OIT, BIT... People like Halpern, w/ministers like Letwin and Gove providing pol cover
Are a small number of legacy disciplines dragging the whole of government down? A provocation:
medium.com/@jamestplunk...
Government seems increasingly unable to cope with the pace and complexity of today's world. Why? 1/n
medium.com/@jamestplunk...
Government seems increasingly unable to cope with the pace and complexity of today's world. Why? 1/n
The disciplines theory of government
Are legacy disciplines dragging the whole operation down?
medium.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Some valid and thought-provoking challenges in here @jamestplunkett.bsky.social!
On the opportunities to experiment, the Cabinet Office through the 2010s was doing this pretty effectively I thought - PolicyLab, OIT, BIT... People like Halpern, w/ministers like Letwin and Gove providing pol cover
On the opportunities to experiment, the Cabinet Office through the 2010s was doing this pretty effectively I thought - PolicyLab, OIT, BIT... People like Halpern, w/ministers like Letwin and Gove providing pol cover
In a year of challenges, our team came together for incredible impact.
Look back with us in our Year in Review as we reflect on the last year, including exciting research developments, policy wins and connections in the community.
policylab.chop.edu/sites/defaul...
Look back with us in our Year in Review as we reflect on the last year, including exciting research developments, policy wins and connections in the community.
policylab.chop.edu/sites/defaul...
PolicyLab Year in Review | 2025
policylab.chop.edu
December 16, 2025 at 4:15 PM
In a year of challenges, our team came together for incredible impact.
Look back with us in our Year in Review as we reflect on the last year, including exciting research developments, policy wins and connections in the community.
policylab.chop.edu/sites/defaul...
Look back with us in our Year in Review as we reflect on the last year, including exciting research developments, policy wins and connections in the community.
policylab.chop.edu/sites/defaul...