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Nov 17, 2009	Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Launches Commission to Look Beyond Medical Care System to Improve the Health of All Americans Foundation issues new report which finds poor, minority and middle-class Americans with less education live sicker and die younger; new opinion poll finds strong public support for action.
Oct 28, 2009	Study Shows Overwhelming Parent Support for Healthier Schools Survey for the Alliance for a Healthier Generation finds most parents willing to help schools improve food offerings and increase physical activity.
Oct 26, 2009	Kids Spoon-Fed Marketing and Advertising for Least Healthy Breakfast Cereals Researchers release cereal rankings based on nutrition and marketing exposure.
Oct 12, 2009	Study Shows a Little Money Buys a Lot of Calories at City Corner Stores Fifty-three percent of kids surveyed visited a corner store daily, five days per week; Chips and candy top the list of items purchased, but efforts are being made to increase healthy options.
Sep 17, 2009	Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Statement on Announcement of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act's Prevention and Wellness Fund A statement by RWJF's president on the federal government's new prevention fund and initiative.
Aug 17, 2009	Leading Health Foundations Say Prevention is Vital to Health Systems Reform Letter signed by leaders of six major foundations says prevention measures must be "scaled up."
Aug 6, 2009	Healthy Schools Celebrated Alliance for a Healthier Generation honors 114 schools for creating healthier environments for students and staff.
Jul 28, 2009	Mediocre Grades for School Wellness Policies Landmark study pinpoints the shortcomings, poor enforcement of nutrition and activity guidelines.
Jul 13, 2009	Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Trustee, Regina Benjamin, M.D., M.B.A., Nominated for Surgeon General of the United States Nominee praised for her expertise, credentials, judgment and passionate commitment to health care equity and social justice.
Jul 1, 2009	F as in Fat 2009 Obesity rates increase in 23 states; report urges stronger response through health reform, national strategy.
Apr 2, 2009	Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Commission Says Health Care Reform Won't Solve Nation's Health Problems - Reforms to Support Healthier Choices Urgently Needed The RWJF Commission to Build a Healthier America issued 10 cross-cutting recommendations for improving the nation's health.
Feb 19, 2009	Leading Research Funders Launch Collaborative To Accelerate Nation's Progress in Reducing Childhood Obesity Ambitious agenda planned for first year; webinar series to begin this month.
Jan 12, 2009	Faith-Based Coalitions to Combat Childhood Obesity Robert Wood Johnson Foundation awards $4.8 million to groups nationwide.

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