Popular Press Resources

Drs. Wendy Netter Epstein and Christoper T. Robertson share findings that suggest a better way to promote signing up for health insurance is to appeal through a "helping community" framework rather than by trying to convince them that it makes better financial sense.

The piece from Megan Cerullo of CBS News Money Watch highlights findings from the evaluation of the Stockton Economic Empowerment Demonstration guaranteed income pilot. 

In this piece in the New Yorker, author Linnea Feldman Emison shares background information about how the Stockton Economic Empowerment Demonstration came to be, the research study evaluating its impacts, and initial findings from the study. 

The Healthy Neighborhoods Project (HNP) website features ways communities can get involved, share information regarding community health and concerns, and explore findings. 

The gun rights lobby often pits gun-owners and non-gun-owners against each other, even though recent demonstrates that the two groups overwhelmingly support the same gun control policies.

Children of parents that have involvement with the criminal justice system have higher chances of depression, feelings of social isolation, conduct issues, and other negative outcomes.

Banning the use of affirmative action in college admissions can harm the health of minority high school students.

Researchers Report Fewer Hospital and Nursing Home Admissions, Along with 16 Percent Drop in Medical Expenses, Among Recipients of Medically Tailored Meals

In this ABCNews piece, Meghan Keneally highlights how those participating in the Stockton Economic Empowerment Demonstration, a guaranteed basic income pilot, use the funds. 

In this interview, Dr. Sandi Pruitt and Dr. Tammy Leonard discuss their engagement in CARE, a community academic partnership improving the lives of low- and middle-income residents through evidence-based research.

Damon Jones, David Molitor, and Julian Reif provide background on why they decided to evaluate worksite wellness programs, what they evaluated, and what they found.

Outlet: Scientific American.

The Worksite Wellness Study website highlights information around the University of Illinois workplace wellness intervention and evaluation, research findings, relevant research articles, media pieces, and much more.

The State Firearm Laws project aims to provide researchers with the data necessary to evaluate the effectiveness of various firearm laws. The website features a database of all law provisions by year and state, a codebook, and information on the methodology used to develop the database.