In the News: Colleen Heflin
Heflin paper on hypertension, diabetes and medication adherence among older SNAP published in JAG
Maxwell scholars publish book on public policy and the life course
See related: Health Policy
Heflin discusses food insecurity in military, veteran families in Military Times
See related: Food Security, Veterans
Heflin, Rothbart study on early childhood participation in SNAP and TANF published in PR&PR
Heflin featured in The Well article on material hardship, COVID-19
See related: COVID-19, Food Security, Mental Health, United States
Unmet Needs Associated with Increased Stress and Poor Physical and Mental Health in Early Adulthood
This research brief examines how different types of material hardship (difficulty paying for food, bills, and health care) are associated with self-rated health, depression, sleep problems, and suicidal thoughts among U.S. young adults (ages 24-32).
Heflin paper on child well-being and Rental Assistance Demonstration published in Cityscape
Heflin article on food & nutrition policy featured in Life Course Implications of US Public Policies
The author first provides an overview of the prevalence of food insecurity by age. Then, the author provides a brief summary of the food programs that are currently available in the United States and discusses how the life-course perspective can inform future policy and research.
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Heflin discusses impact of COVID-19 on food security in Daily Gazette
In a choice between basic necessities, often, food is the first expense to be slashed, a decision that can result in adverse health effects for high-risk people. "This could put a further strain on the non-COVID health care system," says Colleen Heflin, professor of public administration and international affairs.
See related: COVID-19, Food Security, United States
Heflin, Lopoo study on collaboration across social programs published
New threats, familiar challenges: Maxwell responds to COVID-19
“The COVID pandemic is a great example of a current event that is changing every aspect of society—from how families are organized to how we deliver education and the structure of work,” says Professor of Public Administration and International Affairs Colleen Heflin.
See related: COVID-19, U.S. Education
Heflin article on food insecurity and educational attainment published in Social Problems
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Win-Win-Win Situation
Maxwell School’s X Lab is helping the City of Syracuse collect overdue property taxes by redesigning their letters with a graphic, attention-grabbing message that has resulted in nearly $100,000 of unlikely payments. The X Lab, created a year and a half ago, has the potential for other scholars, offering students real-world sandboxing opportunities and working with public and nonprofit clients at a lower cost than private consultants.
See related: Centennial, New York State, Research Methods, Urban Issues
X Lab article on improving SNAP recertification published in JBPA
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Heflin, Lopoo, Boskovski study on behavioral interventions & SNAP recertification published in JBPA
Child Injuries and the Timing of SNAP Benefits Receipt
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is an important federal resource that provides nutritional assistance to low-income families. Timing of SNAP benefits can reduce childhood injuries.
Heflin, Lopoo study on child support income exclusion for SNAP published in Social Science Quarterly
See related: Food Security
Heflin study on material hardship, perceived stress and health in early adulthood published in AE
See related: Health Policy, Mental Health