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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute @deptpopmed.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

We’re excited to welcome our newest Research Fellows to @deptpopmed.bsky.social where their work will help expand knowledge, foster collaboration, and advance population health research. Learn more about the fellows in our latest news story: tinyurl.com/wez4cebp

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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute @deptpopmed.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

September is Newborn Screening Awareness Month. We're highlighting @deptpopmed.bsky.social researcher Hadley Smith, whose research is helping advance pediatric genomic medicine and improve care for children and families. Read news story: tinyurl.com/36ckpenb

New story titled “Bridging Policy and Genomics for Better Child Health”. As genomic technologies transform newborn screening, researcher Hadley Smith is exploring how thoughtfully shaping policy can help bring their benefits to more families.

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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute @deptpopmed.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Project Viva is a groundbreaking longitudinal research study of women and children that began in 1999 at @deptpopmed.bsky.social. More than 20 year later, it continues to help researchers better understand the factors that influence health across the lifecourse.

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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute @deptpopmed.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

A new study from @deptpopmed.bsky.social SEPSIS Center found that many hospital-onset sepsis cases stem from infections not captured by current surveillance systems. About one-third of infection-related cases were potentially preventable, pointing to opportunities to improve patient outcomes.

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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute @deptpopmed.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

In a recent Healio news story, @deptpopmed.bsky.social's Mahnum Shahzad discussed research showing that use of oral cancer drugs more than doubled between 2016-2020, while spending neared $1 billion. Read full news story: tinyurl.com/5n79y5sx

In the media: published in Healio titled “Despite encouraging trends, use of cancer drugs with no OS benefit remains ‘substantial’”.

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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute @deptpopmed.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

As real-world evidence grows in importance, the @deptpopmed.bsky.social's Real-World Evidence Practice helps answer critical questions about medical product safety, effectiveness, and patient outcomes, to inform healthcare decision making. Learn more about the project: tinyurl.com/bdfjj3hv

Research Project Spotlight: Real-World Evidence Practice. Research Project: Real-World Evidence Practice, a subgroup within the Therapeutics and Infectious Disease Epidemiology (TIDE) Division. Principal Investigators: Richard Platt, Darren Toh, and Anthony Nunes.

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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute @deptpopmed.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

A new study led by @deptpopmed.bsky.social explored how changes to SNAP benefits during the pandemic influenced food purchasing decisions. Participants shared that SNAP increases expanded food security and choice, but external factors constrained their food choices. Study: tinyurl.com/yxkmh4x5

New publication by HPHCI researchers: C Ross Hatton, Denise Simon, Alexandra Ross, and Joshua Petimar published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics titled “SNAP Decisions: Qualitative Research on the Perceived Influence of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Benefit Changes on Food Purchases”.

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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute @deptpopmed.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

ICYMI: Researchers from @deptpopmed.bsky.social, Massachusetts General Hospital, London South Bank University, and the WHO Europe Human Resources for Health Group found that the UK experienced a sharp decline in EU-trained physicians and nurses after the 2016 Brexit referendum. tinyurl.com/yrebmy4d

Quote by Tarun Ramesh, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, states “The Brexit referendum changed where the United Kingdom recruited its health care workforce, with fewer clinicians arriving from Europe and more from countries in Africa and Asia. Our findings show that these shifts were not enough to prevent growing physician shortages within the National Health Service”.

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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute @deptpopmed.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

@deptpopmed.bsky.social’s Marie-France Hivert and Maggie McConnell are leading ENHANCE, a multi-year initiative to improve nutrition and reduce food insecurity among families in Massachusetts. Learn more about ENHANCE: tinyurl.com/mwp49xze

Research project spotlight: Developing and testing community based strategies to improve parent and child health. Research Project: ENHANCE: Enhancing Nutrition in Home-Visiting programs to Advance pareNt-Child health. Principal Investigators: Marie-France Hivert & Maggie McConnell.

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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute @deptpopmed.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

In a new study, researchers from the @deptpopmed.bsky.social, Massachusetts General Hospital, London South Bank University, and the WHO Europe Human Resources for Health Group examined how the 2016 Brexit referendum affected physician and nurse migration to the UK.

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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute @deptpopmed.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

New study led by @deptpopmed.bsky.social examines how alcohol use disorder treatment rates differ across race, ethnicity, and SDOHs, post pandemic. Results show only 9.6% of adults received treatment in 2023, with the lowest access among non-Hispanic Black adults. Read study: tinyurl.com/yjrsvwnp

New publication published in Psychiatric Services co-authored by Co-author: Alyssa Burnett titled “Intersection of Race and Ethnicity With Social Determinants of Health in Access to Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder in 2023".

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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute @deptpopmed.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Many teens with T1D struggle with glycemic control. InvesT1D, developed by @deptpopmed.bsky.social’s Davene Wright, showed improved adherence and time in range in a pilot trial. This study will examine which incentives work best and its effects on long-term health. Learn more: tinyurl.com/ypw9v5u9

Research Project Spotlight. Evaluating a Novel Scalable, Patient-Centered Incentive Model to Improve Adolescent Type 1 Diabetes Outcomes. Research Project: InvesT1D: Promoting Adolescent Investment in Diabetes Care. Principal Investigator: Davene R. Wright.

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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute @deptpopmed.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

A new paper co-authored by @deptpopmed.bsky.social suggests for a shift in type 2 diabetes prevention to focus on prediabetes remission, not just slowing progression. The key message? Metabolic health can be restored, and prevention can start long before diabetes develops. tinyurl.com/3pasmwu5

New paper by co-author Marie-France Hivert published in Nature Medicine titled “Type 2 diabetes prevention across the life course”.

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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute @deptpopmed.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

A new study led by @deptpopmed.bsky.social suggests that NEWS2, a score based on routine vital signs to flag clinical deterioration, may better identify which sepsis patients benefit from immediate antibiotic treatment.

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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute @deptpopmed.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

ICYMI: A new study by @deptpopmed.bsky.social finds that where women live can shape their heart health. Women in socially vulnerable neighborhoods scored 6–10 points lower over 20 years—even after accounting for socioeconomic factors. View Study: tinyurl.com/5n76hzj2

Quote from Izzuddin Aris, Associate Professor, reads “The years before and around menopause may be an important time to support women’s heart health. This is especially true for women living in under-resourced neighborhoods.”

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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute @deptpopmed.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

📣 Now hiring: Postdoctoral Research Fellow! Join Harvard Medical School and @deptpopmed.bsky.social to participate in research on lifecourse health, women's health, and aging. Job posting: tinyurl.com/4am4cv3t Questions? Contact Sarah_Cohan@populationmedicine.org

We're hiring! Join our team as a: postdoctoral research fellow.

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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute @deptpopmed.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

New research led by @deptpopmed.bsky.socialfound that 1 in 3 FQHCs don't provide prenatal care, creating critical gaps in access. Expanding prenatal care services and creating new centers could help reduce inequities in maternal health access across the U.S. tinyurl.com/55pwek9k

Quote by Megan Cole Brahim says “Our findings suggest that establishing new FQHCs in “maternity desert” areas—particularly in the central and southern US—may be one strategy for mitigating maternal health access barriers”.

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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute @deptpopmed.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

A new study from @deptpopmed.bsky.social found that children with a higher genetic tendency toward carbohydrate intake were more likely to consume sugary drinks and fast food over time. The research highlights biology's role in food choices. Read study: tinyurl.com/mrydyhnn

New publication titled “Genetic Determinants of Macronutrient Intake Are Associated With Specific Food Intake in Youth: A Cohort Study Across Childhood and Adolescence” by First Author: Soren Harnois-Leblanc published in Diabetes Care journal.

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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute @deptpopmed.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

A new study led by @deptpopmed.bsky.social, followed 1,200 women in Massachusetts for over 20 years and found that women from disadvantaged sociodemographic backgrounds or residing in vulnerable neighborhoods had worse heart health. Study: tinyurl.com/5n76hzj2 Press release: tinyurl.com/yxd8j5tx

New publication with senior author Izzuddin Aris titled “Associations of Sociodemographic and Neighborhood Vulnerability With Cardiovascular Health in Midlife Women in the United States” published in Circulation: Population Health and Outcomes.

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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute @deptpopmed.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

A new national study from researchers at @deptpopmed.bsky.social and @busph.bsky.social offers the first national estimates of prenatal care at FQHCs, finding that 2 in 3 provide prenatal services, while 1 in 3 do not. Read study: tinyurl.com/5d3jvcdt Press Release: tinyurl.com/55pwek9k

New paper by first author Megan Cole Brahim titled "Provision of Onsite Prenatal Care Services at U.S. Federally Qualified Health Centers".

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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute @deptpopmed.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Cancer patients need quick access to promising treatments, but speed often comes with uncertainty. In a recent news story @deptpopmed.bsky.social's Mahnum Shahzad explores the tradeoffs behind accelerated approvals, gaps in evidence, and the real-world impact on patients. Story: tinyurl.com/5akwk8xv

News story titled “Expedited approval pathways: Probing the tradeoffs between speed of access and certainty of benefit”.

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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute @deptpopmed.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Despite new Medicare‑funded residency slots, an @deptpopmed.bsky.social study shows primary care and rural shortages persist. Featured in Becker’s Hospital Review, the study calls for better implementation, fair distribution, and steady investment to strengthen the workforce. 🔗 tinyurl.com/mry8497e

In the media "Medicare's residency push isn't growing primary care: Study". Featured in Becker's Hospital Review.

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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute @deptpopmed.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

A new study led by HPHCIl evaluated a telehealth navigator program at two FQHCs in Massachusetts. The program paired community health workers with remote patient monitoring to help Black patients with hypertension better engage in care and manage their blood pressure. tinyurl.com/4bhsu3xj

New Publication titled “Impact of a Telehealth Navigator Intervention on Hypertension Control Among Black Patients Served by Federally Qualified Health Centers” by senior author Megan Cole Brahim published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.

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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute @deptpopmed.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

ICYMI: A study led by HPHCI finds that even with an increase in Medicare‑funded residency positions, shortages in primary care and rural areas persist. The research emphasizes that putting doctors where they’re needed most is essential for addressing physician shortages. tinyurl.com/4kswkh2k

Quote by Tarun Ramesh says "Expanding training slots alone is not enough. How programs distribute those slots matters for addressing physician shortages.".

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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute @deptpopmed.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Congratulations to this year’s Gordon Moore Award for Excellence in #Mentoring winners: Michael Klompas and Vickie Pegliuca! The award was established in 2019 to celebrate the outstanding Institute members who support the personal and professional development of colleagues. tinyurl.com/4f8hd3pt

Congratulations 2026 Gordon Moore Award for Excellence in Mentoring: Mike Klompas Professor, Co-Director of SEPSIS Center, Division of Therapeutics Research and Infectious Disease (TIDE) and Vickie Pagliuca, Director- Operations - Institute Administration.

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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute @deptpopmed.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

We’re excited to share that @deptpopmed.bsky.social's Marie-France Hivert was selected as a keynote speaker at the Pathway to Stop Diabetes Symposium during the American Diabetes Association’s 86th Scientific Sessions.

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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute @deptpopmed.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

The U.S has growing physician shortages in primary care, psychiatry, and in rural areas. Congress passed two laws in 2021 and 2023 to help address this. A new study led by @deptpopmed.bsky.social examined how 1,000 new Medicare‑funded residency slots were distributed. tinyurl.com/4kswkh2k

New publication titled "Changes in Specialty and Geography of Medicare's New Residency Positions" by first author Tarun Ramesh and senior author Hao Yu.

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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute @deptpopmed.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

We’re excited to share that @deptpopmed.bsky.social's Megan Cole Brahim has been selected to join NCQA’s new Primary Care Measurement Advisory Panel (PCMAP). This group brings together experts who are helping shape the future of primary care quality. Congratulations, Dr. Cole! lnkd.in/e5idr2tD

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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute @deptpopmed.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

A new study led by researchers at @deptpopmed.bsky.social in collaboration with @rand.org and the @brownpublichealth.bsky.social, examined how teens and young adults are using #AI chatbots for #MentalHealth advice in 2025. Dive into the full research: tinyurl.com/mvscn3fw

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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute @deptpopmed.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

We’re excited to share that @deptpopmed.bsky.social will be presenting new research from two studies in the COVID‑19 and Diabetes Assessment (CODA) study series at the American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions 2026 in New Orleans. 🔗 Learn more about the conference: lnkd.in/eDaM584x

Poster session: Natural History of New Diabetes After SARS‑CoV‑2 Infection: The COVID-19 Diabetes Assessment Study
June 6, 1:30-1:45PM CST

Oral Presentation: Paxlovid Use for SARS-CoV-2 Infection and One-Year Risk of Diabetes: COVID-19 and Diabetes Assessment (CODA) Study
June 6, 12:30-1:30PM CST

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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute @deptpopmed.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

In a recent Medscape article, @deptpopmed.bsky.social Hao Yu explains how the new OBBBA federal loan caps could negatively affect the future physician workforce by reducing diversity in medicine and worsening shortages. Read article: tinyurl.com/p96y8tuf

In the media published in Medscape, article titled “Nurses and PAs Left Off Professional Degree List, Limiting Access to Student Loans. What Does This Mean for Providers and Patients?”.

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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute @deptpopmed.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

A study led by @deptpopmed.bsky.social, @umasschan.bsky.social, and @brown.edu finds that children’s mental health concerns are appearing more often during routine primary care visits - emphasizing the need for more mental health training and resources in pediatric primary care. tinyurl.com/9pmwtr74

Quote by Associate Professor Megan Cole reads “Since nearly all children have access to primary care, this creates a major opportunity. With the right training and support, primary care practices can help screen, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions or connect families to care.”

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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute @deptpopmed.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

A new study published in @jamanetworkopen.com led by @deptpopmed.bsky.social uses electronic health records from PCORnet, a network representing 45+ million patients annually, to examine PrEP prescribing patterns among Black, Hispanic/Latino, and other priority populations. tinyurl.com/6sz74vju

New paper published in JAMA Network Open titled “HIV Preexposure Prophylaxis Prescriptions Among Black and Hispanic or Latino Populations” by first author Douglas Krakower.

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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute @deptpopmed.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

A new study led by researchers at @deptpopmed.bsky.social, @umasschan.bsky.social, and @brown.edu finds that children’s mental health concerns are appearing more often during routine visits with primary care doctors. News story: tinyurl.com/bddfdxws Study: tinyurl.com/9pmwtr74

New publication titled "Pediatric Primary Care Visits With Mental Health Needs". Senior Author is Megan Cole. Published in JAMA Network Open.

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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute @deptpopmed.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

We are excited to announce that Harvard Medical Student Kavya Shah, has been awarded this year’s Fletcher Prize in #PopulationMedicine for his paper, “Direct‑to‑Patient Prescription Drug Platforms — Promises and Pitfalls for Population Health”. Read the full news story: tinyurl.com/yckcdfhc

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The Division of Child Health Research and Policy @cherpdpm.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

#Maternal #health in the U.S. suffers from fragmented care and inequities. New payer‑led strategies—early #pregnancy identification, coordinated and culturally tailored care, and #equity‑focused metrics—offer a path to better outcomes through collaboration and #reform. Read Here: buff.ly/qHAzvFX

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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute @deptpopmed.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

A new study led by @deptpopmed.bsky.social, examined 10 key pregnancy outcomes during the first season of use for the ABRYSVO™ vaccine. The study included over 110,000 pregnant people and found no increased risk of preterm birth or eight other health outcomes. Study: tinyurl.com/7847eyaf

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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute @deptpopmed.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

A new HPHCI study examined oral targeted anticancer medications (OTAMs) used in children with cancer from 2007-2021 found that only a small but increasing share of pediatric patients received these treatments. Most medications lacked pediatric approvals or safety information. tinyurl.com/bdavexkr

New paper titled “Assessment of Oral Anticancer Medicines in Pediatric Patients before the Research to Accelerate Cures and Equity (RACE) Act, 2007-2021" published in The Journal of Pediatrics by first author Mahnum Shahzad.

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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute @deptpopmed.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

A new study led by @deptpopmed.bsky.social found that patients who received the RSV vaccine ABRYSVO™ during pregnancy had no increased risk of preterm birth. The study also identified hincreased risk of high blood pressure in pregnancy and waters breaking before labor. Study: tinyurl.com/7847eyaf

New Paper by first author Ashley I. Michnick titled “Sequential Safety Surveillance of RSVpreF Vaccination During Pregnancy Early After Vaccine Approval” published in JAMA Network Open.

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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute @deptpopmed.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

In honor of #PediatricSepsisWeek, we’re proud to share a new story featuring work from Chanu Rhee, whose latest study focused on pediatric sepsis. He and his team created the Pediatric Sepsis Event (PSE)—a more accurate, data‑driven way to track pediatric sepsis nationwide. tinyurl.com/59cvhj5u

News story titled “Closing a Critical Measurement Gap in Pediatric Sepsis”.

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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute @deptpopmed.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

@deptpopmed.bsky.social’s Marie‑France Hivert, who leads the #nutrition and lifestyle medicine curriculum at Harvard Medical School, was recently quoted in JAMA discussing the importance of evidence‑based training. Read more here: tinyurl.com/544e2xty

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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute @deptpopmed.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

A new study led by @deptpopmed.bsky.social found that #TB transmission is uncommon in modern, well‑ventilated hospitals. Most cases occurred only after prolonged (<8 hours), close contact exposure without an N95 respirator, often in poorly ventilated spaces. View study: tinyurl.com/4rhmte6v

New paper published in clinical infectious diseases by first author Fizza Manzoor titled “Mycobacterium tuberculosis Transmission in Healthcare Settings: A Systematic Review of Frequency, Risk Factors, and Exposure Conditions “

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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute @deptpopmed.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Happy National Public Health Week! We’re grateful to our researchers and staff whose research continues to advance the public health field. Their dedication, and leadership lead to meaningful contributions and we’re proud to highlight the impact they create. View our impact: tinyurl.com/3zpn9pd2

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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute @deptpopmed.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

A new study led by @deptpopmed.bsky.social shows declining maternity care access as hospitals close labor and delivery units, pushing many pregnant people to travel farther for essential care—creating growing challenges for families seeking timely, risk‑appropriate services. tinyurl.com/y9f8c86z

Quote by research fellow Brittany L. Ranchoff states “Access to maternity care is critical for the health of both the birthing person and babies. Our study shows that many birthing people would have to travel much farther for delivery, especially in counties that lost all hospital-based obstetric services.”.

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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute @deptpopmed.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

#ICYMI: A team of investigators developed the Pediatric Sepsis Event (PSE)—a first-of-its-kind, scalable tool that lets hospitals nationwide track sepsis in children consistently using electronic health record data. Read more in @jama.com: tinyurl.com/34p3rt97 #PediatricSepsis #HealthData

Quote by Chanu Rhee. MD, MPH states "By building a standardized national surveillance framework based on objective clinical data, we can now reliably track how often pediatric sepsis occurs and how many children are affected, creating a stronger foundation for prevention and improvement.”

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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute @deptpopmed.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

A new study led by @deptpopmed.bsky.social found that from 2010 to 2021, access to obstetric care declined across the country as hospitals closed labor and delivery units, forcing many pregnant people to travel farther for care. Read study: tinyurl.com/y9f8c86z Press release: tinyurl.com/mspnj6a

New paper, first author Brittany L. Ranchoff, titled “Obstetric Service Availability and Travel Time to Access Obstetric Services in the US, 2010-2021" published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute @deptpopmed.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Pediatric sepsis is a major cause of illness and death in hospitalized children.

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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute @deptpopmed.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

A new study from @deptpopmed.bsky.social examined how four commonly used antipsychotics affect weight gain in adults and children. Researchers found that adults gained the most weight on aripiprazole in the first 6 months, while children and teens gained the most on olanzapine. tinyurl.com/mssazpe8

New publication published in the journal of Psychiatric Research by HPHCI researchers: Joshua Petimar, Sheryl Rifas-Shiman, Jessica Young, Han Yu, Pi-L Debby Lin, Sengwee Toh, & Jason Block titled “Associations of common antipsychotic medications with weight gain in youth and adults: a target trial emulation study”.

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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute @deptpopmed.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

🎉 Congratulations to @deptpopmed.bsky.social's @meganbcole.bsky.social, and Laura Garabedian on being 2026 recipients of the Greater Value Portfolio grant program from the The Patrick and Catherine Weldon Donaghue Medical Research Foundation! Learn more about their work: tinyurl.com/3bx8mups

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Greater Value Portfolio 2026 Grantees | The Donaghue Foundation

The Foundation is pleased to announce the latest recipients of the Greater Value Portfolio grant...

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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute @deptpopmed.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

New in @jama.com: Nearly 1 in 5 pediatric hospital deaths in the U.S. involve sepsis. Researchers used objective clinical data from electronic health records to produce the first standardized national estimates of pediatric sepsis and enable consistent tracking across hospitals tinyurl.com/34p3rt97

New publication published in JAMA by co-lead first author: Chanu Rhee titled “National Estimates of Pediatric Sepsis in US Hospitals Using Clinical Data”.

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