Costs, quality-of-life ratings put complex kids' care at risk
BLOOM Blog of Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, December 8, 2011
The BLOOM Blog covers Chris Feudtner's Grand Rounds at Montreal Children's Hospital, where he spoke about the ethics of protecting complex medical care for children in a climate focused on cutting costs.
Overwhelmed on Wednesdays? Strategies to smooth out variations in admissions.
Today's Hospitalist, May 2011
Today's Hospitalist features Evan Fieldston's work in the field of hospital occupancy rates and efforts to reduce variation in patient flow.
Race a factor in whether young women tested for STDs
MSNBC, May 13, 2011
MSBNC highlights Cynthia Mollen and Monika Goyal's work on STD prevention in the Emergency Department.
Leaving the lab and entering the debate
The Philadelphia Inquirer, April 20, 2011
CHOP President and CEO Steve Altschuler features PolicyLab’s work bridging research and public policy.
More terminally ill choosing to die at home, report finds
Chicago Sun-Times, April 15, 2011
Chicago Sun-Times features Chris Feudtner’s work on the growing use of in-home hospice care among children.
Girls hit puberty earlier than ever, and doctors aren't sure why
USA Today, April 14, 2011
USA Today features commentary by Chris Feudtner on environmental and societal changes influencing the health of children.
Parents decry marketers who push sexuality on little girls
USA Today, April 12, 2011
In this USA Today article, Chris Feudtner comments on the early onset of anorexia in children and marketing aimed at children.
Painful recession for kids
The Philadelphia Inquirer, December 12, 2010
In this editorial, David Rubin and Kathleen Noonan highlight the long-lasting impact of the recession on children and the need for bipartisan cooperation in challenging times.
Even short-term poverty can hurt kids' health
CNN, November 15, 2010
CNN news article features PolicyLab report on the effect of the recession on child well-being.
Improving Child Health Depends on Healthy Relationships
LA Times, May 3, 2010
The LA Times’ Health Blog, Booster Shots, features an editorial by PolicyLab's Kathleen Noonan and David Rubin emphasizing the role of caregivers in child behavioral health. Read the blog.
Changes Urged in Care for PA Terminally Ill Children
Philadelphia Inquirer, May 28, 2009
Philadelphia Inquirer article quotes Pediatrician Chris Feudtner, PolicyLab Scientific Co-Director, on the importance of helping parents find quality end-of-life care for children. Read the article.
Caring for Kids at the End of Life
All Things Considered, August 9, 2006
NPR’s All Things Considered interviews Pediatrician Chris Feudtner, PolicyLab Scientific Co-Director, on providing quality end-of-life care for children. Read the story.
Doctors' Sad Work Punctuated by Happy Surprise
All Things Considered, August 9, 2006
NPR’s All Things Considered follows Pediatrician Chris Feudtner, PolicyLab Scientific Co-Director, as he tracks the progress of an infant transitioning out of end-of-life care. Listen to the audio.
To My Young Sons
National Public Radio, August 9, 2006
NPR features an essay by Pediatrician Chris Feudtner, PolicyLab Scientific Co-Director and pediatric end-of-life care expert, on explaining his profession to his sons. Read the essay.
