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Homicides of children soared in the pandemic’s first year
The New York Times

Homicides of children soared in the pandemic’s first year

Elinore J. Kaufman of the Perelman School of Medicine says that homicides of children are often linked to child abuse and neglect, reflecting the stresses experienced by families.

Homicide a leading cause of death for kids, teens
HealthDay

Homicide a leading cause of death for kids, teens

Elinore Kaufman of the Perelman School of Medicine says that society must come to an understanding about why the systems put in place to protect children aren’t working.

Renovating abandoned houses reduces the rate of gun violence, Penn study finds
Philadelphia Inquirer

Renovating abandoned houses reduces the rate of gun violence, Penn study finds

A study by Eugenia C. South of the Perelman School of Medicine, John MacDonald of the School of Arts & Sciences and colleagues found that rates of gun violence were reduced in neighborhood blocks surrounding renovated homes.

Healthcare organizations are finding novel uses for virtual health technology
Forbes

Healthcare organizations are finding novel uses for virtual health technology

The Perelman School of Medicine’s Care Connect program is spearheading the use of virtual urgent care services and substance abuse professionals to provide treatment to patients, with a quote from Margaret Lowenstein.

Nurse practitioners serving NM’s health care needs
Albuquerque Journal

Nurse practitioners serving NM’s health care needs

A quoted study by the School of Nursing found that hospitals with nurse practitioners had fewer deaths after common surgeries, as well as shorter hospital stays and decreased Medicare costs for patients.