Sarah J Clark
Research Scientist
Pediatrics
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Sarah J Clark
Research Scientist
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      Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation
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    • Journal Article
      Association between dental visits during pregnancy and setting for prenatal care.
      Byrappagari D, Cohn L, Sailor L, Clark S. J Public Health Dent, 2024 Mar; 84 (1): 21 - 27. DOI:10.1111/jphd.12596
      PMID: 38173182
    • Journal Article
      Parental Perspectives on Their Child's Body Image.
      Woolford SJ, Villegas J, Gebremariam A, Clark SJ. Child Obes, 2024 Oct 10; DOI:10.1089/chi.2024.0304
      PMID: 39535048
    • Journal Article
      Parent opinion on peer support programs to promote adolescent mental health
      Sekhar DL, Gebremariam A, Waxmonsky JG, Molinari AM, Rosen P, Clark SJ. Children and Youth Services Review, 2023 Dec 1; 155: DOI:10.1016/j.childyouth.2023.107259
    • Journal Article
      Relationship between Depression and Anxiety during Pregnancy, Delivery-Related Outcomes, and Healthcare Utilization in Michigan Medicaid, 2012-2021.
      Zivin K, Zhang X, Tilea A, Clark SJ, Hall SV. Healthcare (Basel), 2023 Nov 7; 11 (22): DOI:10.3390/healthcare11222921
      PMID: 37998413
    • Journal Article
      Parental knowledge and behaviors related to prevention and early detection of eye problems in US children.
      Killeen OJ, Gebremariam A, Vorias T, Jacobson A, Clark SJ. J AAPOS, 2023 Aug; 27 (4): 219 - 222. DOI:10.1016/j.jaapos.2023.05.002
      PMID: 37356471
    • Journal Article
      Trends in Use of Medication to Treat Opioid Use Disorder During the COVID-19 Pandemic in 10 State Medicaid Programs.
      Austin AE, Tang L, Kim JY, Allen L, Barnes AJ, Chang C-CH, Clark S, Cole ES, Durrance CP, Donohue JM, Gordon AJ, Huskamp HA, McDuffie MJ, Mehrotra A, Mohamoud S, Talbert J, Ahrens KA, Applegate M, Hammerslag LR, Lanier P, Tossone K, Zivin K, Burns ME. JAMA Health Forum, 2023 Jun 2; 4 (6): e231422 DOI:10.1001/jamahealthforum.2023.1422
      PMID: 37327009
    • Journal Article
      Use of residential opioid use disorder treatment among Medicaid enrollees in nine states.
      Allen L, Medicaid Outcomes Distributed Research Network (MODRN) , Cole E, Sharbaugh M, Austin A, Burns M, Ho Chang C-C, Clark S, Crane D, Cunningham P, Durrance C, Fry C, Gordon A, Hammerslag L, Kim JY, Kennedy S, Krishnan S, Mauk R, Talbert J, Tang L, Donohue JM. J Subst Use Addict Treat, 2023 Jun; 149: 209034 DOI:10.1016/j.josat.2023.209034
      PMID: 37059269
    • Journal Article
      Prevalence of Testing for Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Hepatitis B Virus, and Hepatitis C Virus Among Medicaid Enrollees Treated With Medications for Opioid Use Disorder in 11 States, 2016-2019.
      Ahrens K, Sharbaugh M, Jarlenski MP, Tang L, Allen L, Austin AE, Barnes AJ, Burns ME, Clark S, Zivin K, Mack A, Liu G, Mohamoud S, McDuffie MJ, Hammerslag L, Gordon AJ, Donohue JM, Writing Committee for Medicaid Outcomes Distributed Research Network . Clin Infect Dis, 2023 May 24; 76 (10): 1793 - 1801. DOI:10.1093/cid/ciac981
      PMID: 36594172
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    Health Lab
    Fluoride Q&A: An expert breaks down how it helps kids, and its unique history in Michigan
    Sarah Clark, M.P.H., from the Department of Pediatrics at Michigan Medicine, answers what fluoride is and why it supports healthy teeth.
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    Health Lab
    Over 1/3 of parents say their child has experienced dental problems that reflect oral hygiene habits
    More than one in three parents say their child has faced issues like tooth decay, cavities, stained teeth, gum concerns or tooth pain over the past two years linked to their oral health routine, a national poll suggests.
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    Does your child manage anger well?
    One in seven parents think their child gets angrier than peers of the same age and four in 10 say their child has experienced negative consequences when angry, a national poll suggests. 
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    Health Lab
    Should teens use protein supplements?
    A report highlights that many teens are using protein supplements, particularly protein powders, to improve their athletic performance and build muscle.
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    Health Lab
    1 in 5 parents worry their child doesn’t have friends
    Many parents worry about their children’s friendships, according to a national poll, with one in five saying their child ages six to 12 has no friends or not enough friends.
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    Are your kids wearing the right shoes?
    In a national poll some parents acknowledged a lack of confidence in ensuring their children are wearing properly fitting shoes – which experts say is necessary to support growth and prevent injuries. One in seven parents also say they’ve had concerns about their child’s feet or the way they walk while one in 10 parents report their child has complained of foot pain, according to the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health.