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

📣 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

#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

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

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

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

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

@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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Med News: In March, more than 50 US medical schools committed to boosting nutrition training under a new HHS initiative. Experts welcome the push but say competencies should be evidence-based and realistic. ja.ma/4c9yt9x

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

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

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