Overview Physician David Meltzer of the University of Chicago talked about the power of the doctor-patient relationship with EconTalk host Russ Roberts. Meltzer, who also has a Ph.D. in economics, discussed a controlled experiment he has overseen to measure the importance of maintaining the...

Overview A new, three-year grant from Systems for Action will allow members of the UVM Center for Health Services Research (CHSR) at the Larner College of Medicine, led by center director and Professor of Medicine Adam Atherly, Ph.D., to explore the effectiveness of community health teams in...

Overview LEXINGTON, KY (June 28, 2016) – Four new research studies aim to improve health across entire communities by integrating the delivery and financing of medical care, public health, and social services. As part of the new Systems for Action : Systems and Services Research to Build a Culture...

Overview The Building Wealth and Health Network, a program run by Drexel University's Center for Hunger-Free Communities that helps families on welfare develop financial empowerment and build savings, addresses the traumas that accompany poverty. Founded by the researcher, the Network serves...

Overview An article published in the Philadelphia Inquirer entitled "What happened" vs. "what's wrong" Recognizing how trauma impacts us all makes an argument for trauma-informed policymaking in Philadelphia. The full article can be found here. Details Project: The Impact of Integrating Behavioral...

Overview An article published in Reuters entitled "Trauma support may help low-income families earn more" suggests Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients may be better off if they receive trauma support in addition to standard TANF programming. The full article can be found here...

Poster presented at AcademyHealth's Annual Research Meeting 2024 by Rohan Rastogi, Abigail Arons, Caroline Fitchenberg, and Yuri Carter. See abstract here.

Poster presented at AcademyHealth's Annual Research Meeting 2024 by Rohan Rastogi, Abigail Arons, Caroline Fitchenberg, and Yuri Carter. See abstract here.

Article in the Trenton Daily announcing the research team's new Systems for Action funding and interviewing Reverend Armstrong. See article here.

The research conducted through RWFJ's Systems for Action built relationships and knowledge of core functions of place-based governance that were critical in the development of the state support launch of a Youth Wellness Zone collaborative. The Proviso launching the collaborative was authorized by...