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Ignacio AravenaWhy did you choose NYU Wagner for graduate school? I chose Wagner because of its comprehensive and policy driven focus, which is not very common for a Master of Urban Planning. Here, I got the chance of boosting my quantitative skills while I was also …
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Geographic variations and temporal trends in cesarean delivery rates in China, 2008-2014Importance The increasing use of cesarean delivery is an emerging global health issue. Prior estimates of China’s cesarean rate have been based on surveys with limited geographic coverage. Objective To provide updated information about cesarean rates …
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Capstone Projects Exhibited at Lively NYU Wagner ExpoNYU Wagner graduate students exhibited the findings of their 2015 Capstone team consultancy and research projects at a highly enthusiastic, dynamic expo that brought together hundreds of alumni, faculty, public service managers, and policymakers at the …
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The Cost Implications of Prostate Cancer Screening in the Medicare PopulationBackground : Recent debate about prostate-specific antigen (PSA)-based testing for prostate cancer screening among older men has rarely considered the cost of screening. Methods : A population-based cohort of male Medicare beneficiaries aged 66 to 99 …
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Are hospitals “keeping up with the Joneses”?: Assessing the spatial and temporal diffusion of the surgical robotBackground : The surgical robot has been widely adopted in the United States in spite of its high cost and controversy surrounding its benefit. Some have suggested that a “medical arms race” influences technology adoption. We wanted to determine whether a …
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Child and Adolescent Fast Food Choice and the Influence of Calorie LabelingObjective:Obesity is an enormous public health problem and children have been particularly highlighted for intervention. Of notable concern is the fast-food consumption of children. However, we know very little about how children or their parents make …
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NYU Wagner’s Online Master of Health Administration Program Awarded Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) NYU Wagner’s Online Master of Health Administration (MHA) program has earned accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME). The accreditation assures the program’s quality, which was founded as NYU Wagner’s …
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Validation of the Brief Pediatric Asthma Screen (BPAS)Study objectives: The purpose of this study was to confirm the validity of a brief screen for pediatric asthma in schools. Background: Asthma is the most common chronic disease of childhood, yet the frequency with which this condition is recognized among …
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Sustaining Nonprofit Performance: The Case for Capacity Building and the Evidence to Support It"The nonprofit sector survives because it has a self-exploiting work force: wind it up and it will do more with less until it just runs out. But at some point, the spring must break." America’s nonprofit organizations face a difficult present and an …
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A qualitative analysis of environmental policy and children's health in MexicoBACKGROUND: Since Mexico's joining the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in 1994, it has witnessed rapid industrialization. A byproduct of this industrialization is increasing …
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The Promise of Evidence-Based ManagementMore and more, healthcare providers are committing to evidenced-based clinical practice as a rational way to deliver care. Rather than make decisions anecdotally, clinicians find that the addition of research provides statistical evidence for their …
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Prof. Rae Zimmerman chosen to participate in Urban Infrastructure and Extreme Weather Related Events StudyRae Zimmerman, Professor of Planning and Public Administration at NYU Wagner, has been selected to participate in a multi-disciplinary team of about 50 researchers from 15 universities plus other institutions. The team, led by Arizona State University, …
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Members of the NYU Wagner Community Named to Mayoral Councils on Restarting NYC EconomyNumerous members of the NYU Wagner community have been selected to add their policy and management experience and expertise to new advisory councils that New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has created to inform his administration’s efforts to restart the …
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Exploring Career Opportunities: OCS and Social Innovation & Investment Alliance PanelOn September 26, 2023, the NYU Wagner Office of Career Services (OCS) and the Social Innovation and Investment Alliance (SIIA) hosted a Careers in Social Impact, Innovation, and Investment (SI3) career panel, highlighting some of the work professionals …
Alumni In Action
Ellyn CanfieldHow did your Wagner experience prepare you professionally for what you are doing today? Pretty much every job I've had since Wagner has required me to be fluent in a lot of areas - policy, operations, management. Wagner gave me a strong foundation in …
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Mery ArcilaCan you share insights into your role and your key responsibilities in day-to-day operations? I am a press officer at the U.S. Consulate General in Sao Paulo, Brazil. I am responsible for leading media programs, acting as the official U.S. government …
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Sarah StefanskiCan you tell us a bit about your job responsibilities? As an assistant director at the New York City Independent Budget Office (IBO), I oversee budget and policy research for the Housing, Environment, and Infrastructure team. IBO is a non-mayoral city …
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Hepatitis C Testing in Substance Use Disorder Treatment: The Role of Program Managers in Adoption of Testing ServicesBACKGROUND: Health care organizations do not adopt best practices as often or quickly as they merit. This gap in the integration of best practices into routine practice remains a significant public health concern. The role of program managers in the …
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MUP - International Development Planning SpecializationWhen “the greater good” has global proportions, how do you balance the needs and values of all the people involved? We’ll help you answer that. Whether you’re interested in planning for the multinational cities of tomorrow or the developing economies of …
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Sec. Pete Buttigieg and NYU Wagner student talk policy, climate change, and social justiceNYU Wagner and The Century Foundation hosted U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg in a virtual event on October 18, 2022 to discuss transportation and climate policy. The Century Foundation is a progressive think tank that conducts research and …
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An Intervention to Improve Care and Reduce Costs for High Risk Patients with Frequent Health Services UseBackground A small percentage of high-risk patients accounts for a large proportion of Medicaid spending in the United States, which has become an urgent policy issue. Our objective was to pilot a novel patient-centered intervention for high-risk patients …
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NYU Wagner Introduces New Specialization in Social Impact, Innovation, and InvestmentAs today’s global challenges become increasingly complex, the need for innovative, sustainable solutions has never been more glaring. Given the world’s population growth, inequitable distribution of essential resources, and exacerbating poverty and …
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Cherrelle HallWhat were you doing before you came to NYU Wagner? What brought you to the EMPA Program, and how did your time at NYU Wagner help you further your career in public service? My background is in higher education and I had worked at NYU for almost seven …
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Preliminary Efficacy of a Brief Mindfulness Intervention for Procedural Stress in Medical Intern Simulated Performance: A Randomized Controlled Pilot TrialObjectives: Simulation-based mastery learning (SBML) programs have been shown to be beneficial to improve procedural skill acquisition. However, simulated procedure performance can be affected by a host of factors, including stress. This investigation …