Sarah J Clark
Research Scientist
Pediatrics
Medical School
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Sarah J Clark
Research Scientist
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    • Proceeding / Abstract / Poster
      Enrollment in Children's Special Health Care Services Expansion for Adults with Sickle Cell Disease in Michigan
      Constantin J, Latta K, Baker M, Depew T, Clark S, Peng H, Plegue M, Reeves SL. 2025 Jun 9;
    • Journal Article
      Utilization and Patient Experiences of Telehealth Among Medicaid Expansion Enrollees
      Liu T, Box N, Kirch M, Anthony D, Ayanian JZ, Patel M, Clark SJ, Goold S. Health Affairs Scholar, 2025 Mar 22; qxaf060 DOI:10.1093/haschl/qxaf060
    • Journal Article
      Parental Perspectives on Their Child’s Body Image
      Woolford SJ, Villegas J, Gebremariam A, Clark SJ. Childhood Obesity, 2025 Mar 1; 21 (2): 193 - 196. DOI:10.1089/chi.2024.0304
      PMID: 39535048
    • Journal Article
      US parent perspectives on teen caffeine intake: An opportunity for health care provider guidance
      Clark SJ, Gebremariam A, Schultz S, Ewing L, Woolford SJ. Preventive Medicine Reports, 2025 Feb 1; 50: DOI:10.1016/j.pmedr.2025.102989
    • Journal Article
      Parent Mealtime Practices and Rules for Feeding Young Children
      Woolford SJ, Ewing L, Clark SJ. Journal of the National Medical Association, 2024 Aug 29; 116 (4): 450 DOI:10.1016/j.jnma.2024.07.089
    • Proceeding / Abstract / Poster
      The impact of Medicaid expansion on enrollee credit outcomes, oral presentation by Dr. Becker
      Becker NV, Levy H, Hirth R, Clark SJ, Tipirneni R, Ayanian JZ. 2024 Jun 23;
    • Proceeding / Abstract / Poster
      The impact of Medicaid expansion on enrollee credit outcomes
      Becker NV, Levy H, Hirth R, Clark SJ, Cohn L, Tipirneni R, Ayanian JZ. 2024 May 20;
    • Journal Article
      Association between dental visits during pregnancy and setting for prenatal care
      Byrappagari D, Cohn L, Sailor L, Clark S. Journal of Public Health Dentistry, 2024 Mar 1; 84 (1): 21 - 27. DOI:10.1111/jphd.12596
      PMID: 38173182
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    Fluoride Q&A: An expert breaks down how it helps kids, and its unique history in Michigan
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    Over 1/3 of parents say their child has experienced dental problems that reflect oral hygiene habits
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