Can Yelp reviews identify better skilled nursing facilities? Can Yelp reviews identify better skilled nursing facilities? A new study suggests that hospitals, payers, and patients might learn something useful about the quality of skilled nursing facilities by checking online Yelp reviews.
At a community health center, doctors offer COVID testing—and screening for depression At a community health center, doctors offer COVID testing—and screening for depression The Sayre Health Center in West Philadelphia is including anxiety and depression screening with COVID-19 testing, a necessity for a population especially at risk for both.
There are 3 things we have to do to get people wearing masks Penn In the News The New York Times There are 3 things we have to do to get people wearing masks Angela Duckworth of the School of Arts & Sciences, Lyle Ungar of the School of Engineering and Applied Science, and PIK Professor Ezekiel J. Emanuel wrote an op-ed about how best to persuade people to wear protective face masks. “It’s not too late to apply three basic principles from behavioral science: make it easy, understood, and expected,” they write, “and we’ll soon see face masks everywhere, saving lives.” Cancel sleep away camp Penn In the News The New York Times Cancel sleep away camp Jill M. Baren of the Perelman School of Medicine and a Columbia University colleague wrote an op-ed proposing the cancellation of summer camps. “Camps are primarily in rural communities where an increasing number of COVID-19 cases are now emerging,” they write. “That local rise in cases increases the risk of transmission into camps, which could overwhelm already fragile hospital systems.” COVID-19’s assault on Black and Brown communities COVID-19’s assault on Black and Brown communities Racism, inequality, and the coronavirus have combined to cause an alarming number of COVID-19 cases and deaths among African-American and Latinx populations. Do political beliefs affect social distancing? Do political beliefs affect social distancing? A new study found that political partisanship influenced Americans’ decisions to voluntarily engage in physical distancing at the start of the pandemic, particularly in response to communications by state governors. Side Gigs for Good during COVID-19 Side Gigs for Good during COVID-19 Whether making masks, writing letters, raising funds, or shopping for neighbors, members of the Penn community have stepped up during the pandemic to support those in need. COVID-19 checkup COVID-19 checkup Ezekiel J. Emanuel, vice provost for global initiatives and a physician, gave an update on the pandemic during a Perry World House virtual earlier this week. He says summer is a good time to open up in stages but cautions about fall. Colleges plan for on-campus classes, even as scientists warn of risk for COVID-19 Penn In the News Boston Globe Colleges plan for on-campus classes, even as scientists warn of risk for COVID-19 Kevin Volpp of the Perelman School of Medicine commented on the decision to reopen college campuses. “It is a risk-benefit equation,” he said. “It’s impossible to make this zero risk.” Cruelty to poor is the moral hazard Penn In the News Newsday Cruelty to poor is the moral hazard Jonathan Zimmerman of the Graduate School of Education wrote about Republican resistance to increasing food stamp allowances. Americans “take care of each other, so we can care for ourselves,” he wrote. “Shame on anyone—from any party—who forgets that.” Load More
Cancel sleep away camp Penn In the News The New York Times Cancel sleep away camp Jill M. Baren of the Perelman School of Medicine and a Columbia University colleague wrote an op-ed proposing the cancellation of summer camps. “Camps are primarily in rural communities where an increasing number of COVID-19 cases are now emerging,” they write. “That local rise in cases increases the risk of transmission into camps, which could overwhelm already fragile hospital systems.” COVID-19’s assault on Black and Brown communities COVID-19’s assault on Black and Brown communities Racism, inequality, and the coronavirus have combined to cause an alarming number of COVID-19 cases and deaths among African-American and Latinx populations. Do political beliefs affect social distancing? Do political beliefs affect social distancing? A new study found that political partisanship influenced Americans’ decisions to voluntarily engage in physical distancing at the start of the pandemic, particularly in response to communications by state governors. Side Gigs for Good during COVID-19 Side Gigs for Good during COVID-19 Whether making masks, writing letters, raising funds, or shopping for neighbors, members of the Penn community have stepped up during the pandemic to support those in need. COVID-19 checkup COVID-19 checkup Ezekiel J. Emanuel, vice provost for global initiatives and a physician, gave an update on the pandemic during a Perry World House virtual earlier this week. He says summer is a good time to open up in stages but cautions about fall. Colleges plan for on-campus classes, even as scientists warn of risk for COVID-19 Penn In the News Boston Globe Colleges plan for on-campus classes, even as scientists warn of risk for COVID-19 Kevin Volpp of the Perelman School of Medicine commented on the decision to reopen college campuses. “It is a risk-benefit equation,” he said. “It’s impossible to make this zero risk.” Cruelty to poor is the moral hazard Penn In the News Newsday Cruelty to poor is the moral hazard Jonathan Zimmerman of the Graduate School of Education wrote about Republican resistance to increasing food stamp allowances. Americans “take care of each other, so we can care for ourselves,” he wrote. “Shame on anyone—from any party—who forgets that.” Load More
COVID-19’s assault on Black and Brown communities COVID-19’s assault on Black and Brown communities Racism, inequality, and the coronavirus have combined to cause an alarming number of COVID-19 cases and deaths among African-American and Latinx populations.
Do political beliefs affect social distancing? Do political beliefs affect social distancing? A new study found that political partisanship influenced Americans’ decisions to voluntarily engage in physical distancing at the start of the pandemic, particularly in response to communications by state governors.
Side Gigs for Good during COVID-19 Side Gigs for Good during COVID-19 Whether making masks, writing letters, raising funds, or shopping for neighbors, members of the Penn community have stepped up during the pandemic to support those in need.
COVID-19 checkup COVID-19 checkup Ezekiel J. Emanuel, vice provost for global initiatives and a physician, gave an update on the pandemic during a Perry World House virtual earlier this week. He says summer is a good time to open up in stages but cautions about fall.
Colleges plan for on-campus classes, even as scientists warn of risk for COVID-19 Penn In the News Boston Globe Colleges plan for on-campus classes, even as scientists warn of risk for COVID-19 Kevin Volpp of the Perelman School of Medicine commented on the decision to reopen college campuses. “It is a risk-benefit equation,” he said. “It’s impossible to make this zero risk.” Cruelty to poor is the moral hazard Penn In the News Newsday Cruelty to poor is the moral hazard Jonathan Zimmerman of the Graduate School of Education wrote about Republican resistance to increasing food stamp allowances. Americans “take care of each other, so we can care for ourselves,” he wrote. “Shame on anyone—from any party—who forgets that.” Load More
Cruelty to poor is the moral hazard Penn In the News Newsday Cruelty to poor is the moral hazard Jonathan Zimmerman of the Graduate School of Education wrote about Republican resistance to increasing food stamp allowances. Americans “take care of each other, so we can care for ourselves,” he wrote. “Shame on anyone—from any party—who forgets that.”