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Experts Map Out New Multi-Disciplinary Approaches to Boost Community Health

October 1, 2002 | Program Result

The Institute of Medicine held a symposium of experts in behavioral and social science, epidemiology, grantmaking, health and social policy, and population health to discuss and develop strategies for community- or population-wide health improvement.

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.

Health Promotion Efforts Target Hard-to-Reach Youth and Senior Populations

December 1, 1998 | Program Result

The American Journal of Health Promotion held a conference, "Health Promotion Across the Life Span," on March 23-28, 1998, in Monterey, Calif.

Conversation: Recommendations of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's Commission to Build a Healthier America

April 2, 2009 | Video

Commissioner and former ABC News anchor Carole Simpson hosts a video dialogue exploring the commission's findings.

HealthEASE Program Provides Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Activities for N.J. Seniors

October 17, 2008 | Program Result

The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services created, implemented and evaluated HealthEASE—a coordinated health promotion program for older adults to change the way in which services are delivered locally.

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.

Research Conducted to Raise Public Awareness and Support for a National Movement to Improve the Health of All Americans

May 1, 2005 | Program Result

To find ways to raise awareness among the American public of the importance of non-medical determinants of health and well-being, RWJF initiated research and planning in 2001 through an internal authorization of funds.

Survey Finds Few Practices in RWJF Research Network Provide Services to Their Patients on Adopting Healthy Lifestyles

June 1, 2005 | Program Result

Researchers from the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School developed and conducted a preliminary survey of participants in the RWJF national program Prescription for Health: Promoting Healthy Behaviors in Primary Care Research Networks.

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.

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