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Jacqueline Kent-Marvick, PhD, BSN, RN @jacquelinekm.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

NCSP pushed me to align my research with the people at the heart of my work and gave me tools to turn inquiry into real-world impact. Apps are open for 2026 (due July 15, 5 PM PT). Sites: UCLA, UCSF, UM, Penn, & Yale. Next info sessions: May 30 & June 12. Register at: NATIONALCSP.ORG/APPLY

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Jacqueline Kent-Marvick, PhD, BSN, RN @jacquelinekm.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

The National Clinician Scholars Program has been a game changer for me. It helps nurses and physicians connect research to real-world practice and policy—in ways that matter. Info sessions are starting soon (first one is today!). Happy to chat if you're curious.

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luis seija, md, mshp @leseija.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

the dietary guidelines tell us how to “make every bite count” - but what about every sip? federal nutrition guidance still lacks clear alcohol messaging for youth & families. we @policylabchop.bsky.social say it’s time to fix that. read our blog+public comment: policylab.chop.edu/blog/informi...

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Informing Families, Protecting Youth: The Case for Clearer Alcohol Guidelines in 200 Words

Alcohol remains the most commonly used substance among youth, yet the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) have historically lacked explicit guidance on its risks for children and adolescents. Witho...

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Jacqueline Kent-Marvick, PhD, BSN, RN @jacquelinekm.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Postpartum health isn’t just about individual diet & exercise—social networks matter! Our study finds that social norms shape postpartum diet & activity, highlighting the need for family-centered approaches. Read more: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/... #PostpartumHealth #MaternalHealth

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Sage Journals: Discover world-class research

Subscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher.

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Jacqueline Kent-Marvick, PhD, BSN, RN @jacquelinekm.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Best of Africa is a community-based organization in the Salt Lake Valley helping African immigrants and refugees resettle in the US. They’re in need of some help right now. Please share and support as you’re able. Thank you!

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luis seija, md, mshp @leseija.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

appreciative of the opportunity to be interviewed & included in this incredibly important @sciam.bsky.social piece on the health risks of alcohol & practical guidance for drinking safely. read here: www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-...

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Is Moderate Drinking Bad for You? Here Are Safer Ways to Drink

Consuming alcohol, even in moderate amounts, is associated with health harms, but participating in “Dry January” and using other strategies can help limit them

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Penn NCSP @ncsp-penn.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

In a recent article for Women’s Health, scholar Jacqueline Kent-Marvick sheds light on how social networks and support impact postpartum health behaviors and weight. Her work highlights the potential to promote healthy behaviors by harnessing social-network strengths. @jacquelinekm.bsky.social

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“Listening to understand,” exploring postpartum women’s perceptions of their social networks and social support in relation to their health behaviors and weight: A qualitative exploratory study - Jacq...

Background: Postpartum is a critical period to interrupt weight gain across the lifespan, decrease weight-related risk in future pregnancies, promote healthy be...

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luis seija, md, mshp @leseija.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

Last week, I joined @whyy.org #Studio2 to discuss alcohol policy, its overlooked link to cancer, & explored how #PublicHealth strategies can make a lasting impact on our communities. Listen to the episode here: whyy.org/episodes/alcohols-link-to-cancer/

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Jacqueline Kent-Marvick, PhD, BSN, RN @jacquelinekm.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

🚨New (dissertation!) pub alert!🚨 Our team conducted interviews to learn about postpartum people’s experiences of their social networks and social support, and how these aspects of the social environment impacted their health behaviors during the postpartum period. DOI: 10.1177/17455057241309774

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luis seija, md, mshp @leseija.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

in this op-ed, i discuss how america’s favorite drug, alcohol, is also its most dangerous. i explore its normalized role in society, the challenges in holding it accountable through policy, & the cultural chokehold it has on us that hinders any meaningful progress. www.statnews.com/2025/01/03/a...

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The surgeon general is right: America has a drinking problem

The alcohol industry relies on the myth of “responsible enjoyment” to downplay its products’ risks while spreading misinformation to stifle regulation.

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Penn NCSP @ncsp-penn.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Dr. Jacqueline Kent-Marvick (@jacquelinekm.bsky.social) published in Cancer Care Research Online on how vaccine availability impacts cancer survivors and care partners. Findings show vaccination supports reengagement in social networks. Read more: journals.lww.com/cancercarere... #ResearchInProgress

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“We’ve Changed, the World’s Changed”: Leveraging Knowledge... : Cancer Care Research Online

s’ social networks. Objective: We examined cancer survivors’ and care partners’ perceptions of the impact of vaccine availability on social interactions. Methods: In May 2021, survivor and care ...

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Penn NCSP @ncsp-penn.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

#ScholarHighlights First-year scholar Dr. Sarah Revak shares insights on the Menstrual Health Equity Initiative at CHOP, improving access to menstrual products for adolescents experiencing homelessness. Her work tackles health inequities in Philly and beyond! Read more: www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....

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The Menstrual Health Equity Initiative — Access to Menstrual Products for People Experiencing Homelessness | NEJM

Adolescents experiencing homelessness are particularly susceptible to period poverty (the inability to consistently access menstrual hygiene products), which negatively affects their education.

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Vivek Ashok, MD @vivekashok.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

In support of the White House's issuance of an executive order allowing state Medicaid to reimburse locked storage counseling, we provide a perspective on why this is important, effective, and cost-conscious. #healthpolicy #GVP #MedSky #2024FirearmResearchConf www.healthaffairs.org/content/fore...

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Investing In Safety: Reimbursing Safe Firearm Storage Counseling | Health Affairs Forefront

State Medicaid organizations must encourage clinicians to prioritize firearm injury prevention.

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Eleanor Turi, PhD, MSHP, RN @eleanorturi.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Mobile healthcare is vital to addressing the wound care crisis in Philly, especially for those experiencing homelessness and substance use disorders. A proposed bill seeks to limit these services in Kensington. People deserve care in their communities. Read more: www.inquirer.com/opinion/comm...

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Banning mobile care in Kensington will lead to amputations, hospitalizations, maybe even death | Opinion

No shirt, no shoes, no wound care? A bill proposing a ban on mobile services runs counter to best health care practices, writes street wound care nurse and researcher Eleanor Turi.

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PennLDI @pennldi.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

💡 In a fiery discussion with Ezekiel Emanuel, @mcuban.bsky.social revealed how his company, Cost Plus Drugs, is revolutionizing healthcare by exposing inefficiencies and sidelining Pharmacy Benefit Managers. Catch the video and highlights here: ldi.upenn.edu/our-work/res...

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Mark Cuban Explains His Battle Against Pharmacy Benefit Managers

In a fireside chat at the University of Pennsylvania, Mark Cuban and Ezekiel Emanuel discuss Cuban’s new company that is disrupting the U.S. prescription drug distribution market.

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