The Power of Play
May 14, 2013 | Commentary
"When it comes to changing schools for the better, recess and play may be one of the most powerful and underutilized tools we have," says RWJF President and CEO Risa Lavizzo-Mourey.
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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.
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.
PopTech Conference
October 22, 2012 | Commentary
To advance idea-sourcing efforts of Pioneer and Vulnerable Populations Portfolios, RWJF supported Pop! Tech 2012 Social Innovation Fellows.
Philadelphia School District Reports Progress in Reducing Childhood Obesity Rates
September 6, 2012 | Commentary/News Release/Journal Article/Story
Largest declines seen among African American boys and Hispanic girls.
Philadelphia Freedom
September 6, 2012 | Commentary/Journal Article
This commentary by Robert Wood Johnson Foundation President and CEO Risa Lavizzo-Mourey and Senior Vice President and Director, Health Group, Jim Marks reflects on the findings from “Obesity and Severe Obesity among Students in the School District o ...
RWJF Statement on the Supreme Court's Affordable Care Act Ruling
June 28, 2012 | Commentary/Story
Foundation President and CEO Risa Lavizzo-Mourey comments on the landmark decision.
Health Information Technology in the Era of Care Delivery Reform
June 27, 2012 | Commentary
Electronic health records have the power to transform health care but they must be more than just electronic versions of current paper records.