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September 19, 2008 | Program Result Report
The Freedom Foundation of New Jersey Inc., West Orange, N.J., carried out three programs encouraging girls in inner-city Newark, N.J., to abstain from illegal drugs and sexual relations.
April 5, 2007 | Program Result Report
The Alcohol Research Center at the University of Connecticut Health Center conducted a study of the practicality and effectiveness of a low-cost intervention to address risky drinking by patients attending managed care clinics.
June 22, 2007 | Program Result Report
The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan expanded a project to train hair stylists in African-American neighborhoods as lay health promoters to educate their clients about diabetes, high blood pressure and kidney disease.
August 1, 2007 | Program Result Report
Communications consultant Andy Goodman and colleagues researched and completed a report illustrating efforts by nonprofit organizations and other groups to promote health and health care through the entertainment media.
September 26, 2007 | Program Result Report
The Developmental Studies Center conducted a trial of an elementary school reform initiative which attempted to build a sense of connectedness to school, and thereby promote healthy behaviors in adolescence.
October 2, 2007 | Program Result Report
This report describes the results, findings and lessons learned from RWJF-supported efforts between 1989 and 2006 that used environmental approaches to preventing substance abuse, especially by youth.
November 1, 2007 | Program Result Report
The Partnership for Prevention conducted a series of surveys and focus groups with employers to determine to what extent employer-sponsored health insurance plans offer coverage for clinical preventive services or promote their use.
December 11, 2007 | Program Result Report
Family support programs emphasize strengthening individual and family functioning by empowering families to manage life's events effectively.
March 7, 2006 | News Release
Survey shows female college students drink more and often on spring break trips.
October 30, 2006 | News Release
Study finds that some tobacco industry sponsored prevention ads targeted at parents may increase likelihood of teen smoking.