Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Statement Regarding Announcement of Prevention and Wellness Grant Awards
March 19, 2010 | Story
The following is a statement by Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, M.D., M.B.A., RWJF president and CEO.
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Four Mayors and School Superintendent Honored for Exceptional Leadership in Preventing Childhood Obesity
November 2, 2009 | Video/Story
Their approaches illustrate a wide variety of policies that can help prevent childhood obesity.
Landmark Program Making Progress Through Local Initiatives to Reverse Childhood Obesity
January 11, 2010 | Story/Interactive
In 50 communities across the country, the barriers that often keep children from eating healthy and being physically active are starting to come down.
Santa Cruz County Students Making Local Restaurants Healthier
October 18, 2011 | Story
Winning Strategies in the Fight Against Childhood Obesity.
Investigator Reveals Keys to Creating Healthy Cities
November 22, 2009 | Story
New book maps out solutions to the longstanding public health problems plaguing urban centers.
El Paso Group Teaches Kids to Eat Healthier
September 7, 2011 | Story
Winning Strategies in the Fight Against Childhood Obesity.
What's Next Health: Jake Porway
May 15, 2013 | Story/Video
The What's Next Health series features leading thinkers and visionaries. Jake Porway, a data scientist and machine-learning enthusiast, talks about big data.
A Call to Action in Clare County, Michigan
October 12, 2010 | Video/Story
Clare County, Michigan, ranked last in its state in this nationwide assessment. Here's how local officials developed the tools and information to help improve the health of county citizens.
Persevering in Tough Budget Times
January 26, 2010 | Video/Story
How one county's health department is expanding its reach through efficiency and innovation.
2012 County Health Calculator
April 3, 2012 | Story
Want to improve health? Start with where you live, learn, work, and play.