Medicaid Family Planning Expansions and Related Preventive Care
September 1, 2013 | Journal Article
A look at Medicaid expansion, preventive services for young women. Better coverage led to higher breast and cervical cancer screening rates.
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Effects of State Medical Marijuana Laws on Adolescent Marijuana Use
August 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Medical marijuana laws (MMLs) have been suggested as a possible cause of increases in marijuana use among adolescents in the United States. This study examines the effects on four states that have passed MMLs.
Applying Community Engagement to Disaster Planning
July 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Community-partnered participatory research results in a useful framework to plan a community resilence initiative in Los Angeles County.
Building Community Disaster Resilience
July 1, 2013 | Journal Article
A new approach that aligns everyday public health with emergency preparedness through community resilience.
Trauma Deserts
June 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Proximity of a trauma center to gunshot wound (GSW) incidents have a positive effect on patient survival rates.
Clinical Uncertainties, Health Service Challenges, and Ethical Complexities of HIV "Test-and-Treat"
June 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Numerous issues emerge surrounding application of a test-and-treat strategy to HIV prevention.
Reducing Traumatic Brain Injuries in Youth Sports
May 16, 2013 | Journal Article
In an effort to reduce youth sports traumatic brain injuries (TBI), 44 states and Washington, D.C. have passed youth sports TBI legislation.
Stigma as a Fundamental Cause of Population Health Inequalities
May 1, 2013 | Journal Article
This study explores the psychological and structural pathways through which stigma influences health.
Directly Observed Antidepressant Medication Treatment and HIV Outcomes Among Homeless and Marginally Housed HIV-Positive Adults
February 1, 2013 | Journal Article
This study examines whether directly observed fluoxetine treatment may be an effective strategy to reduce depression symptom severity and improve HIV treatment outcomes.
A Novel Look at Racial Health Disparities
December 1, 2012 | Journal Article
Blacks, and especially poor Black males, show increases in blood pressure with increases in blood lead levels.