Medicine's Role in Creating a National Culture of Health
April 25, 2013 | Commentary
Life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness—and good health: medicine’s role in creating a national culture of health.
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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Statement Regarding Release of "In It for Good: 2012" Annual Progress Report by Partnership for a Healthier America
March 7, 2013 | Commentary
RWJF President and CEO Risa Lavizzo-Mourey sees "pockets of progress toward reversing the childhood obesity epidemic," but says more needs to be done.
RWJF Statement on Expansion of Medicaid in New Jersey
February 26, 2013 | Commentary/News Release
A statement from Foundation President Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, MD, regarding the February 2013 announcement from New Jersey Governor Chris Christie.
Minnesota Healthy Communities Conference Keynote Address
November 1, 2012 | Commentary/Video
RWJF President and CEO Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, MD, delivers the keynote speech to the Minnesota Healthy Communities Conference.
Response to Insurance Companies' Decision to Honor Popular Health Reform Protections
June 11, 2012 | Commentary/Story
UnitedHealth, Humana and Aetna are determined to not be held hostage by the political and judicial process and for their leadership in ensuring Americans have access to the health care they need.
Statement Regarding The Walt Disney Company's Pledge to Help Prevent Childhood Obesity Through New Marketing Standards
June 5, 2012 | Commentary/Story/Staff and Leadership
"Having fun is an important part of growing up. But kids can’t have fun if they aren’t healthy. We commend Disney for recognizing that, and for making changes in their business model to help kids lead healthier lives.”
RWJF Comments on Walmart "Great for You" Nutrition Icon
February 6, 2012 | Commentary/Story
Over the past year, Walmart has reformulated more than 150 products to reduce sodium and added sugar, cut prices on fruits and vegetables, and opened 20 new stores that bring healthy affordable foods to previously underserved “food deserts.”
New USDA School Meal Guidelines: Paving the Way for a Healthier Future for Millions of Children
January 24, 2012 | Commentary/Story
“These changes are badly needed. Although many schools have made significant improvements to their meal programs, we must ensure that all schools strive to provide more nutritious meals for students."
Active Kids Reach Their Peak
November 29, 2011 | Presentation Material/Commentary
Risa Lavizzo-Mourey delivers remarks at Partnership for a Healthier America Summit.
Better Health for All Americans
August 23, 2011 | Commentary
Risa Lavizzo-Mourey delivers keynote at the Martin Luther King, Jr., Health Equity Summit.