Childhood obesity is a serious public health concern that can have a profound impact on children’s health and well-being. Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are more likely to have obesity compared to their peers with typical development, data show.  Until recently, little has been known about why children with ASD are at increased risk for developing obesity.

Fall 2018 marks the 100 year anniversary of the 1918 Influenza Pandemic. To commemorate this horrific event that impacted the entire world, Penn Nursing’s Barbara Bates Center for the Study of the History of Nursing will highlight the work and experiences of nurses during the 1918 flu pandemic. Follow along through a series of social media posts and articles on Twitter, Facebook, and the Bates Center’s website, as the actions of nurses and the city unfold in real time as the pandemic swept through the city.