Adolescent Purchasing Behavior at McDonald's and Subway
May 6, 2013 | Journal Article
Despite being considered "healthy,” adolescents are likely to purchase just as many calories at Subway as at McDonald ’s.
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Integrating Sociology and Public Health to Reduce Homicide and Gun Violence
May 1, 2013 | Story
As a Health & Society Scholar, Andrew V. Papachristos, PhD, studied the role of social networks on the diffusion of gun violence in Chicago and Boston.
Is "Teach-Back" Associated with Knowledge Retention and Hospital Readmission in Hospitalized Heart Failure Patients?
March 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Patients who received self-care instructions from nurses using the teach-back method, retained information but it did not reduce 30-day hospital readmission rates.
Building Capacity in Nursing Schools
February 13, 2013 | Program Result Report
Western Governors University in Salt Lake City developed and implemented a Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing (BSN) program, which provides online courses and clinical experiences to students preparing for initial licensure as registered nurses.
Outdoor Food Ads May Persuade You to Pile on the Pounds
January 29, 2013 | Story
New research sheds light on the link between marketing and obesity.
Use of Hospital-Based Acute Care Among Patients Recently Discharged From the Hospital
January 23, 2013 | Journal Article
Improving care transitions after a hospital medical/surgical discharge should focus on emergency department use as well readmission rates.
In the Media: Nurses Welcome Millions to the New Year at Rose Parade
January 2, 2013 | Story
Nurses welcome millions to the New Year at Rose Parade.
Pipeline, Profession & Practice: Community-Based Dental Education
November 19, 2012 | Program Result Report
RWJF's Dental Pipeline Program helped dental schools increase access to dental care for underserved populations through expanded community-based education and recruitment of underrepresented minority and low-income students.
Immigrant Honored for Fighting to Protect Workers’ Health and Safety
October 17, 2012 | News Release
RWJF honors Marlom Portillo with a 2012 Community Health Leaders Award.
Californian Works to Keep Older Adults Safe Whether at Home or in Nursing Homes
October 17, 2012 | News Release
RWJF honors Kathi Toepel with a 2012 Community Health Leaders Award.