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CISWH Research Reveals PEPFAR Support Linked to Stronger Economic and Educational Outcomes
The U.S. Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) has long been recognized for its role in reducing HIV-related illness and death around the world. In a recent report published by KFF, researchers from the Center for Innovation in Social Work and Health (CISWH) at BU School of Social Work (BUSSW)…
CISWH Researchers Share PEPFAR’s Impact on Maternal and Child Health
A new report from the KFF highlights how investments in the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) may have strengthened health outcomes far beyond HIV care alone. Researchers from the Center for Innovation in Social Work and Health (CISWH) at BU School of Social Work (BUSSW), examined how the program…
CISWH Experts Highlight Increased Psychosocial Referrals Among Children in Emergency Care During COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped how children and families accessed health care, placing intense, new demands on emergency departments (EDs). In a recent article published in Social Work in Health Care, researchers from the Center for Innovation in Social Work and Health (CISWH) at BU School of Social Work (BUSSW), the University of Hawai’i at Manoa, and Boston Children’s Hospital (BCH) examined how…
Dr. Allyalla Nandakumar Shares New Approaches to Global HIV Care in the Wake of Funding Cuts
As the U.S. withdraws from its role as a key funder of the global HIV response, countries at the center of the HIV epidemic will bear most of the financial burden. Historically, donor funding (with the U.S. making up 73% of those funds) has been the core pillar of…
CISWH Advisory Board Member Robyn L. Golden Honored with New Social Work Endowment
Rush University Medical Center established a new endowment fund in honor of Robyn L. Golden, associate vice president of social work and community health and chair of the department of social work at Rush University, and advisory board member for the Center for Innovation in Social Work & Health…
Quality of life surveys developed or validated in children or youth with special healthcare needs: a scoping review
Current survey measures of quality of life (QoL) may not be sufficient to describe domains that are important to children and youth with special healthcare needs (CYSHCN) and their families. A better understanding of current QoL surveys for CYSHCN is needed.
CISWH Senior Project Director Bethlyn Houlihan Shares New Framework for Humanistic Systems Change
At the 2026 Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) Annual Conference, Bethlyn Houlihan, senior project director at the Center for Innovation in Social Work and Health (CISWH) at BUSSW, shared a model initiative and actionable framework co-designed with national clinician and family experts to advance humanistic systems…
Rooted in Humanity: Urgent action framework for care that matters to CMC, families & clinicians
“Rooted in Humanity” is an urgent action framework and guide that uses a “living tree” visual to help care teams and systems rethink how care for children with medical complexity is designed and improved. It centers care around real people and everyday practice while providing clear, practical guidance that supports…
How the Expanded Child Tax Credit Supports Families Raising Children with Disabilities
While prior research shows that the expanded credit reduced child poverty nationwide, little was known about how families raising children with disabilities specifically used these funds or how the credit shaped their financial stability. In an article published in the Journal of Disability Policy Studies, researchers at the…
CISWH: Celebrating Another Year of Social Work Leadership in Health
The Beyond 2025 Action HubWe began 2025 with the launch of the Beyond 2025 Action Hub. The Hub provides tools, policy guidance, and accessible analysis to support practitioners, educators, and advocates responding to federal policy activity. It now serves as a resource for those seeking clarity and…