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This is a selection of the publications that I have authored, co-authored, edited, or to which I have contributed in a substantial way. I have not included publications for which my only involvement was copyediting, proofreading, or design feedback. It also does not include most of the copywriting that I have done, or my work on in-process, internal, private, and not-for-public-consumption publications, nor does it include my involvement with media interviews and press releases.

If you have any questions about these publications or my work in general, please reach out to me at tkuruna@gmail.com or vi
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Core Competencies for Frontline Complex Care Providers2020ReportThe necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes for providing high-quality complex careEditorNational Center for Complex Health and Social Needs
https://www.nationalcomplex.care/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Core-competencies-for-frontline-complex-care-providers-Full-Report-web-final.pdf
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Complex Care Core Competencies: Developing the Frontline Workforce2020BriefCompanion summary brief for Core Competencies for Frontline Complex Care ProvidersEditorNational Center for Complex Health and Social Needs
https://www.nationalcomplex.care/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Complex-care-core-competencies-Developing-the-frontline-workforce-web-final.pdf
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Five Ways for Educators and Practitioners to Use the Core Competencies in Education2020ToolUsing the complex care core competencies to improve education and trainingEditorNational Center for Complex Health and Social Needs
https://www.nationalcomplex.care/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Core-competencies-education-final-10.27.20.pdf
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Five Ways to Use the Core Competencies in Your Practice2020ToolUsing the complex care core competencies in care deliveryEditorNational Center for Complex Health and Social Needs
https://www.nationalcomplex.care/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Core-competencies-practice-final-10.27.20.pdf
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Two New Data Sources for the Camden Coalition HIE Broaden its Impact and Scope2020Blog postThe addition of long-term care and ADT data expand the information housed in the Camden Coalition HIEEditorCamden Coalition of Healthcare Providers
https://camdenhealth.org/two-new-data-sources-for-the-camden-coalition-hie-broaden-its-impact-and-scope/
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Tackling the "Last Mile" of Safety-Net Food Access during the COVID-19 Pandemic2020Blog postCase study of a new, cross-sector food delivery pilot program to address food insecurity during the pandemicEditorCamden Coalition of Healthcare Providers
https://camdenhealth.org/tackling-the-last-mile-of-safety-net-food-access-during-the-covid-19-pandemic/
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Implementing a Harm Reduction Approach to Medications for Addiction Treatment in Outpatient Settings2020ToolPractical steps for incorporating a harm reduction framework into medications for addiction treatment prescribingEditorBetter Care Playbook
https://www.bettercareplaybook.org/plays/play-implementing-harm-reduction-approach-medications-addiction-treatment-outpatient-settings
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Adapting Medications for Addiction Treatment Programs in Response to COVID-192020Blog postOpportunities to adapt and build on medications for addiction treatment policy changes in light of the COVID-19 pandemicEditorBetter Care Playbook
https://www.bettercareplaybook.org/_blog/2020/17/adapting-medications-addiction-treatment-programs-response-covid-19
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Responding to COVID-19 by expanding the Camden Coalition’s HIE functionalities2020Blog postNew tools and resources allow the Camden Coalition HIE to support COVID-19 responseEditorCamden Coalition of Healthcare Providers
https://camdenhealth.org/responding-to-covid-19-by-expanding-the-camden-coalitions-hie-functionalities/
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Proposed Changes to Medicaid Threaten People with Complex Needs2020Blog postThe Trump administration's propsed changes to Medicaid and the safety net endanger peopleEditorCamden Coalition of Healthcare Providers
https://camdenhealth.org/medicaid-threats-2021/
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The Camden Core Model RCT Shows Us a Path Forward for Complex Care2020Blog postVision for the future in response to the Camden Core Model RCT resultsEditorCamden Coalition of Healthcare Providers
https://camdenhealth.org/the-camden-core-model-rct-shows-us-a-path-forward-for-complex-care/
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Disappointing Randomized Controlled Trial Results Show A Way Forward On Complex Care In Camden And Beyond2020Op-edReflection on the impact of the Camden Core Model RCT resultsContributorHealth Affairs
https://www.healthaffairs.org/do/10.1377/hblog20200102.864819/full/
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Results and Lessons from the Camden Coalition’s Randomized Controlled Trial2020BriefBrief summarizing the context, results, and quality improvement lessons from the Camden Core Model RCT AuthorCamden Coalition of Healthcare Providers
https://camdenhealth.org/resources/data-brief-results-and-lessons-from-the-camden-coalitions-randomized-controlled-trial/
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Building Strong Ecosystems: The Camden Coalition’s 2019 Annual Report2020Annual reportCamden Coalition's 2019 annual reportEditorCamden Coalition of Healthcare Providers
https://camdenhealth.org/resources/building-strong-ecosystems-the-camden-coalitions-2019-annual-report/
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Healthy Eating and Active Living Community Assessment2020BriefCommunity-generated assessment of walkability, access to food, and other indicators of a healthy communityEditorCamden Coalition of Healthcare Providers
https://camdenhealth.org/resources/healthy-eating-and-active-living-community-assessment/
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Putting all the pieces back: Lessons from a health care-led jail reentry pilot2019Journal articleKey takeaways from the Camden Coalition's jail-based reentry intervention (behind paywall; email tkuruna@gmail.com for a PDF) AuthorCamden Coalition of Healthcare Providers
https://camdenhealth.org/resources/putting-all-the-pieces-back-lessons-from-a-health-care-led-jail-reentry-pilot/
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From Siloed Systems to Ecosystem: The Evolution of the Camden Core Model2019BriefHistory of the Camden Coalition's signature care management interventionEditorCamden Coalition of Healthcare Providers
https://camdenhealth.org/resources/from-siloed-systems-to-ecosystem-the-evolution-of-the-camden-coalitions-complex-care-model/
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7-Day Pledge: Partnering to Reduce Readmissions in Camden2019BriefProcess of creating a city-wide program to reduce hospital readmissions, using partnerships with primary care providersAuthorCamden Coalition of Healthcare Providers
https://www.camdenhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Redesign-Brief-7DP.pdf
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7-Day Pledge: Reducing Hospital Readmissions through Rapid Connections to Primary Care2019BriefSummary of findings from the evaluation of a primary care-based hospital readmissions reduction programAuthorCamden Coalition of Healthcare Providers
https://www.camdenhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/7DP-QI-brief.pdf
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Using My Life Experiences to Help Others as a Community Health Worker2019Blog postReflection on the role of lived experience in serving people with complex needsEditorCamden Coalition of Healthcare Providers
https://www.camdenhealth.org/using-my-life-experiences-as-a-community-health-worker/
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Building Relationships with Patients Who Have a History of Trauma2019Blog postA nurse reflects on the value of taking time to build relationships with male patients with a history of traumaEditorCamden Coalition of Healthcare Providers
https://www.camdenhealth.org/building-relationships-with-patients-who-have-a-history-of-trauma/
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The Importance of Hope2019Blog postA nurse discusses bolstering hope among patients who are new mothers involved in the child welfare systemEditorCamden Coalition of Healthcare Providers
https://www.camdenhealth.org/the-importance-of-hope/
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New Evidence that Primary Care Visits Soon After Hospitalization are Associated with Fewer Readmissions2019Blog postSummary of findings from the evaluation of a primary care-based hospital readmissions reduction programEditorCamden Coalition of Healthcare Providers
https://www.camdenhealth.org/new-evidence-primary-care-visits-after-hospitalization
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Outcomes of a City-Wide Campaign to Reduce Medicaid Hospital Readmissions with Connection to Primary Care within 7 Days of Hospital Discharge2019Peer-reviewed journal articleJournal article sharing the results of a program that connects recently-discharged patients to primary care as a way of reducing avoidable hospital readmissionsEditorCamden Coalition of Healthcare Providers
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2722571
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Blueprint for Complex Care2018ReportA current-state assessment of the burgeoning field of complex care, which serves people with complex health and social needs. Provides recommendations for building on existing work and long-term sustainabilityAuthorNational Center for Complex Health and Social Needs
https://www.nationalcomplex.care/our-work/blueprint-for-complex-care/
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Building Trust for Cross-Sector Data Collaboration2018BriefLessons for building cross-sector partnerships to share dataAuthorNational Center for Complex Health and Social Needs
https://www.nationalcomplex.care/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Building-Trust-and-Collaborating_.pdf
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Cross-Sector Data in Action2018BriefCase studies in how to effectively use cross-sector data highlighting jail-based reentry and Housing First programsAuthorNational Center for Complex Health and Social Needs
https://www.nationalcomplex.care/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Cross-Sector-Data-in-Action.pdf
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New Report Links Housing to Healthcare Utilization and Costs2018Blog postAnalysis and application of new research linking housing instability and healthcare costsAuthorCamden Coalition of Healthcare Providers
https://www.camdenhealth.org/housing-healthcare-costs/
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Reintegrating after Incarceration: Lessons from a Re-Entry Simulation2018Blog postReflection on a jail reentry simulationAuthorCamden Coalition of Healthcare Providers
https://www.camdenhealth.org/reintegrating-after-incarceration/
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Navigating Legal Parameters for Cross-Sector Data Collaboration2018BriefCase studies showing how to navigate legal and regulatory concerns in sharing cross-sector dataAuthorNational Center for Complex Health and Social Needs
https://www.nationalcomplex.care/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Navigating-Legal-Parameters_.pdf
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Student Hotspotting: Interprofessional Complex Care Education2018BriefHighlights from the evaluation of an interprofessional education program serving people with complex needsUncredited authorNational Center for Complex Health and Social Needs
https://www.nationalcomplex.care/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Student-Hotspotting-Evaluation-Summary.pdf
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Lessons from the Camden Coalition of Healthcare Providers’ First Medicaid Shared Savings Performance Evaluation2017Peer-reviewed journal articleAnalysis of New Jersey's accountable care organization shared savings methodologyAuthorCamden Coalition of Healthcare Providers
https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/pop.2017.0164
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Disruptive Innovation in Medicaid Non-Emergency Transportation2017BriefOpportunities to improve on Medicaid's non-emergency medical transportation benefitEditorCenter for Health Care Strategies
http://www.chcs.org/resource/disruptive-innovation-medicaid-non-emergency-transportation/
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Training Staff in Trauma Treatments: Considerations for Complex Care Providers2017BriefConsiderations for training staff in evidence-based trauma treatmentsEditorCenter for Health Care Strategies
http://www.chcs.org/resource/training-staff-trauma-treatments-considerations-complex-care-providers/
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Transforming the Complex Care Workforce: Emerging Strategies2017Blog postOptions for creatively strengthing the complex care workforceEditorCenter for Health Care Strategies
http://www.chcs.org/transforming-complex-care-workforce-emerging-strategies
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Transforming Complex Care site profiles2017ProfilesCase examples of highly replicable care models for people with complex needsUncredited authorCenter for Health Care Strategies
http://www.chcs.org/project/transforming-complex-care/
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Understanding the Effects of Trauma on Health2017Fact SheetOutline of the effects that trauma has on physical and behavioral healthUncredited authorCenter for Health Care Strategies
http://www.chcs.org/resource/understanding-effects-trauma-health/
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The Business Case for Community Paramedicine: Lessons from Commonwealth Care Alliance’s Pilot Program2016BriefConsiderations for implementing community paramedicine programsAuthorCenter for Health Care Strategies
https://www.chcs.org/resource/business-case-community-paramedicine-lessons-commonwealth-care-alliances-pilot-program/
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Understanding How Trauma Affects Health and Health Care2016Blog postImplementing trauma-informed care benefits patients and staffAuthorCenter for Health Care Strategies
http://www.chcs.org/understanding-trauma-affects-health-health-care/
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Engaging the Community Through Personal Relationships: Collaborating to Address Health Disparities in East Baltimore2016Blog postQ&A with Linda Dunbar, vice president of population health and management at Johns Hopkins HealthCareAuthorCenter for Health Care Strategies
http://www.chcs.org/engaging-community-personal-relationships-collaborating-address-health-disparities-east-baltimore/
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Promising Practices to Integrate Physical and Mental Health Care for Medi-Cal Members2016BriefLessons from integrating physical and behavioral health care in CaliforniaAuthorCenter for Health Care Strategies
http://www.chcs.org/resource/promising-practices-integrate-physical-mental-health-care-medi-cal-members/
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All Pain, No Gain: HIV Criminalization in Pennsylvania2016BriefIssues with HIV criminalization and alternatives to current policiesAuthorAIDS Law Project of Pennsylvania
http://www.aidslawpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/LATEST-4-20-2016-ALL-PAIN-NO-GAIN-HIV-CRIMINALIZATION-IN-PA.pdf
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The Oral Health Equity Logic Model User’s Guide2016ToolComprehensive tool for incorporating a health equity lens to oral health programsEditorCenter for Health Care Strategies
http://www.chcs.org/resource/oral-health-equity-logic-model-users-guide/
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Key Ingredients for Successful Trauma-Informed Care Implementation2016BriefLessons in how to implement trauma-informed approaches, from trauma-informed care innovatorsEditorCenter for Health Care Strategies
http://www.chcs.org/resource/key-ingredients-for-successful-trauma-informed-care-implementation/
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Taking Complex Care Innovations to Scale2016Blog postStrategies for disseminating innovative work in complex careEditorCenter for Health Care Strategies
http://www.chcs.org/taking-complex-care-innovations-to-scale/
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Digital Health Innovation Super-Utilizer Challenge: Themes and Lessons2016BriefKey takeways from a digital health challengeEditorCenter for Health Care Strategies
http://www.chcs.org/resource/digital-health-innovation-super-utilizer-challenge-themes-and-lessons/
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Advancing Oral Health through the Women, Infants, and Children Program: A New Hampshire Pilot Project2016ProfileCase example of a WIC-based oral health programEditorCenter for Health Care Strategies
http://www.chcs.org/resource/advancing-oral-health-through-the-women-infants-and-children-program-a-new-hampshire-pilot-project/
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Oral Health Integration in Statewide Delivery System and Payment Reform2016BriefStratgies for covering oral health care through MedicaidEditorCenter for Health Care Strategies
http://www.chcs.org/resource/oral-health-integration-statewide-delivery-system-payment-reform/
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Guiding Innovations to Improve the Oral Health of Adult Medicaid Beneficiaries2016BriefOpportunities for strengthening oral health care coverage in MedicaidEditorCenter for Health Care Strategies
http://www.chcs.org/resource/guiding-innovation-to-improve-the-oral-health-of-adult-medicaid-beneficiaries
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Psychotropic Medication Consultation Can Help Kids Get Better Behavioral Health Care2016Blog postThe role of telemedicine in psychiatric prescribing for children in the child welfare systemEditorCenter for Health Care Strategies
http://www.chcs.org/psychotropic-medication-consultation-can-help-kids-get-better-behavioral-health-care
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Community Care Teams: A Promising Strategy to Address Unmet Social Needs2016Blog postHighlights from states testing community-based, interdisciplinary care teamsEditorCenter for Health Care Strategies
http://www.chcs.org/community-care-teams-a-promising-strategy-to-address-unmet-social-needs/
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Strategies for Encouraging Staff Wellness in Trauma-Informed Organizations2016BriefCase studies of organizations that have implemented innovative staff wellness practicesEditorCenter for Health Care Strategies
http://www.chcs.org/resource/strategies-encouraging-staff-wellness-trauma-informed-organizations/
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Innovating in Complex Care2016Blog postOpportunities for building on complex care workEditorCenter for Health Care Strategies
http://www.chcs.org/innovating-complex-care/
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Digital Health for Complex Populations Pilot Challenge2016WebsiteMicrosite developed for a digital health development challengePlanning, copwritingCenter for Health Care Strategies
http://www.chcs.org/project/digital-health-for-complex-populations-pilot-challenge/
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Encouraging Staff Wellness in Trauma-Informed Organizations2016InfographicOutline of the importance of staff wellness practicesUncredited authorCenter for Health Care Strategies
http://www.chcs.org/resource/encouraging-staff-wellness-trauma-informed-organizations/
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Transforming Complex Care Multi-Site Demonstration Announced2016Press releaseAnnouncing new complex care initiativeUncredited authorCenter for Health Care Strategies
http://www.chcs.org/news/transforming-complex-care-multi-site-demonstration-announcement/
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Transforming Complex Care Site Descriptions2016Fact SheetSummary of complex care initiative sitesUncredited authorCenter for Health Care Strategies
http://www.chcs.org/media/TCC-Site-Descriptions-8-2-16.pdf
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Getting Started in Complex Care: Expert Advice2015Blog postInsights into building complex care programsAuthorCenter for Health Care Strategies
http://www.chcs.org/getting-started-complex-care-expert-advice/
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Engaging Stakeholders to Increase Dental Coverage and Access for Medicaid-Enrolled Adults2015BriefStrategies for building partnerships to increase oral healthcare coverage in MedicaidEditorCenter for Health Care Strategies
http://www.chcs.org/resource/engaging-stakeholders-to-increase-dental-coverage-and-access-for-medicaid-enrolled-adults
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How Can States Help ACO Providers Avoid Data Overload?2015Blog postStrategies for managing the volume of data providers can accessEditorCenter for Health Care Strategies
http://www.chcs.org/can-states-help-aco-providers-avoid-data-overload
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Forging Partnerships between Medicaid and Public Health to Combat Childhood Obesity2015Blog postAnnouncing new childhood obesity initiativeEditorCenter for Health Care Strategies
http://www.chcs.org/forging-partnerships-medicaid-public-health-combat-childhood-obesity
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National Multi-Site Demonstration Launched to Advance Trauma-Informed Care2015Press releaseAnnouncing new trauma-informed care initiativeUncredited authorCenter for Health Care Strategies
http://www.chcs.org/news/national-multi-site-demonstration-launched-advance-trauma-informed-care/
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Advancing Trauma-Informed Care Pilot Sites2015Fact SheetSummary of trauma-informed care initative sitesUncredited authorCenter for Health Care Strategies
http://www.chcs.org/media/ATC_pilots_matrix.pdf
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Using TCGA Data to Find a Novel Target for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer2014Research briefSummary of cancer genomics research leading to innovative breast cancer treatmentAuthorThe Cancer Genome Atlas (National Cancer Institute)
http://cancergenome.nih.gov/researchhighlights/researchbriefs/Using_TCGA_Data_to_Find_Novel_Target_TNBC
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TCGA’s Pan-Cancer Analysis Shows New Possibilities for Classifying Tumors2014Research briefSummary of cancer genomics research that shows links between cancer typesAuthorThe Cancer Genome Atlas (National Cancer Institute)
http://cancergenome.nih.gov/researchhighlights/researchbriefs/TCGAs_PanCancer_Analysis_Shows_New_Possibilities
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Obamacare, in the Words of Regional Administrator Nancy O'Connor2014Blog postQ&A with CMS regional administrator about the health insurance MarketplaceAuthorThe Public's Health blog on philly.com
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/public_health/Obamacare-in-the-words-of-regional-administrator-Nancy-OConnor.html
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Philadelphia Department of Public Health Strategic Plan: 2014-20182014ReportFirst strategic plan for Philadelphia's Department of Public HealthResearcherPhiladelphia Department of Public Health
https://www.phila.gov/media/20181105150447/PDPHStrategicPlan_52114_final.pdf
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What's New with the Flu? Six Things2013Blog postFacts about the flu and encouragement to get the flu vaccineAuthorThe Public's Health blog on philly.com
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/public_health/Whats-new-with-the-flu-Six-things.html
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Watch Where Your Raw Oysters Come From2013Blog postWarning about an outbreak of V. parahaemolyticus linked to oystersAuthorThe Public's Health blog on philly.com
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/public_health/Watch-where-your-raw-oysters-come-from.html
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