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Lessons from the Mammography Wars

September 1, 2010 | Journal Article

The controversy surrounding adjustments to mammography guidelines has demonstrated that the health care industry needs to recognize gray areas in treatment and work to keep vested interests from dictating guidelines for care.

Shortchanging America's Health

March 1, 2010 | Report

Flat federal funding and cuts in states put America's health at risk.

American Public Supports Investment in Prevention as Part of Health Care Reform

November 10, 2009 | Report/Video/Presentation Material

Nearly two-thirds rank prevention investments as important.

Positive Health Lecture Series Emphasizes 'Health Strengths'

March 4, 2009 | Audio

Professor Sir Michael Marmot, chair of the World Health Organization Commission on Social Determinants of Health and director of the International Institute for Society and Health, University College London, was the first lecturer in a series sponsored by Martin Seligman.

Ribbon of Promise Volunteer Campaign Spreads the Message about Preventing School Violence

December 1, 2002 | Program Result Report

Starting in 1999, Ribbon of Promise developed a grass-roots campaign against school violence. The campaign, also known as Ribbon of Promise or ROP, grew out of community response to a fatal school shooting in Springfield, Ore., in May 1998, which left two dead and 25 wounded.

A Million Youth in a Thousand Cities Celebrate the First "Safe Night USA"

July 1, 2001 | Program Result Report

Wisconsin Public Television hosted Safe Night USA, a one-night national youth substance abuse and violence prevention program held simultaneously in over 1,100 cities in all 50 states on June 5, 1999.

A Scientific Approach to the Goal of Preventing Addiction and Abuse

August 1, 2001 | Program Result Report

In 2000, the Society for Prevention Research held its eighth annual meeting, "Bridging Disciplines, Building Paradigms, and Crossing Borders in Prevention Science," in Montreal, Canada.

Problem-Solving Skills Help Kids Build Self-Esteem and Steer Clear of Drugs

August 1, 1998 | Program Result Report

The Social Problem Solving Unit of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey expanded its social-skills-development and problem-solving program from fourth and fifth grades only to a schoolwide model for New Jersey elementary schools.

The Urban Health Initiative

January 1, 2008 | Book

The Urban Health Initiative, a major effort of the Foundation, aims to improve the health and safety of children living in five medium-size and large cities.

Media Campaign on Prevention of Illegal Drug Use Expands to Promote Treatment

July 28, 2008 | Program Result Report

Some 72 percent of parents and 77 percent of youth recalled exposure to campaign anti-drug messages.

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