RWJF Anthologies
September 17, 2012 | Book
This book series provides an in-depth look into the Foundation's work improving the nation's health and health care.
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
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Low Calorie Dieting Increases Cortisol
May 5, 2010 | Journal Article
Dieting may cause increases in psychological and biochemical indicators of stress, leading individuals to regain weight over the long term. This study investigated whether the monitoring and restricting aspects of dieting triggered elevated cortisol levels and psychological stress.
Health Promotion Works, But Only If You Get the Word Out
December 1, 2002 | Program Result
The Health Promotion Research Foundation held the 12th Annual Art and Science of Health Promotion Conference on February 12-16, 2001, in Washington, D.C., to begin to document the health and financial impact of health promotion.
Attendees at National Health Summit Outline Strategies to Improve Health Care for Hispanics
December 1, 2006 | Program Result
The National Hispanic Medical Association convened a national health leadership summit where participants explored how the health care system affects Hispanics and made recommendations to improve this group's health and health care.
Diverse Groups Create Road Map for Healthier Lifestyles
January 1, 2003 | Program Result
Tufts University School of Nutrition Science and Policy in Medford, Mass., on behalf of the Partnership to Promote Healthy Eating and Active Living, held a two-day summit on healthy eating and active living in Washington on April 25-26, 2000.
Health Care on the Internet
June 1, 2002 | Program Result
In 2000, Health Strategies Consultancy LLC identified opportunities and challenges in health information technology to guide grantmaking at RWJF.
"Children Now" Advocacy Group's 2006 Conference Examines Media Impact on Young Consumers' Health Habits
September 1, 2007 | Program Result
Children Now hosted "The Future of Children's Media: Advertising." The conference took place in Washington and brought together the nation's leading policy-makers, academics, media executives and advocates.
Investing In America's Health (April 2013 Update)
April 1, 2013 | Report
Many public health departments are unable to adequately support community health due to limited funding.
Building Advocacy for Policy Change to Improve the Nation's Health
March 14, 2013 | Program Result
Trust for America's Health (TFAH) worked with a coalition of public health, business, and other partners to build consensus for a modernized public health system and to inform the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Minimising the Harm from Nicotine Use
May 1, 2013 | Journal Article
A harm-reduction model where the marketing is handled by a nonprofit entity is needed to align with the goals of reducing tobacco-related harm.