Annie Korp

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News Manager
Annie Korp is the news manager who covers nursing and health professions. Her beat also includes the Stephen and Sandra Sheller 11th Street Family Health Services Center, the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, Sport Management and the Center for Food and Hospitality Management. She graduated from La Salle University and has lived in Philadelphia for nearly a decade. Contact Annie at amk522@drexel.edu or 215-571-4244.

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newspaper clippings stating an affordable housing crisis and related economic news and spare change Number of Autistic Individuals Enrolled in Medicaid and Receiving Federal Housing Support Increased by 70% From 2008-16
Researchers from Drexel University’s A.J. Drexel Autism Institute examined how many autistic people in the United States received housing support from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to explore their experiences and health outcomes.
Young girl in doctors office with doctor and parent Standardized Autism Screening During Pediatric Well Visits Identified More, Younger Children with High Likelihood for Autism Diagnosis
New research from Drexel University’s A.J. Drexel Autism Institute found that the use of standardized autism screening during pediatric well-child visits identifies more children with high autism likelihood at a younger age, including those presenting with more subtle symptoms.
Older man holding daily pill organizer Taking Five or More Medications Daily Can Negatively Impact Older Adults with Alzheimer’s Disease or Related Dementias
Researchers from Drexel University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions recently published a study in Biological Research For Nursing examining symptoms, health outcomes and physical function over time in older adults with and without Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and polypharmacy.
Four sets of hands pushing wooden gears together on a table A.J. Drexel Autism Institute Study Highlights Key Challenges and Opportunities in Transitioning Autistic Individuals into Adulthood
The Autism Transitions Research Project, funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration and led by Drexel University’s A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, has released new findings that underscore critical challenges and opportunities in transitioning autistic youth into adulthood.
A woman in a red shirt with a Philly Chef Conference logo holding a tray with food-filled, small tasting plates A Decade of Food Education: Philly Chef Conference Returns in October
The Philly Chef Conference™ returns for its 10th year on Oct. 13-14. Started by the Food and Hospitality Management program in Drexel University's College of Nursing and Health Professions in 2013, the original Philly Chef Conference is an important tradition for students to learn alongside industry leaders.
pregnant woman standing in grocery store staring at meat products Seafood for Thought: The Role of Prenatal Fish Consumption on Autism Diagnosis
Led by researchers from Drexel University’s A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, Harvard Medical School and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute, a recent study aimed to examine associations of prenatal fish consumption and omega-3 supplement use with autism diagnosis and broader autism-related traits in children.
Pregnant person laying down holding their belly while a doctor stands with a clip board and white coat in the background. Warning Signs: National Data Indicate that Autistic Birthing People Are at Increased Risk for Postpartum Anxiety and Depression
Researchers from Drexel University’s Policy and Analytics Center in the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute examined Medicaid data to identify perinatal and postpartum outcomes among people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism.
five middle school students and an adult instructor standing in a wide circle dancing New Drexel Research Shows Dance and Movement Therapy Can Increase Emotional and Social Intelligence in Middle School Students
Nalini Prakash, PhD, an assistant clinical professor in Drexel University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions, developed a specialized dance and movement therapy (DMT) program to meet the unique needs of youth from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds to foster a sense of community and connection.