The Commission was formed to investigate why Americans aren’t as healthy as they could be and to look outside the health care system for ways to improve health for all.
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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.
February 13, 2013 | Journal Article
This study reveals that carriers of the APOE-e4 risk allele (a major genetic risk factor for cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s disease, and early mortality), may benefit from HT.
April 20, 2012 | Program Result
Close to Home, a Dorchester, Massachusetts-based organization, using a community-mobilization approach to prevent domestic violence, launched an effort to replicate its prevention program in three communities in Massachusetts.
March 25, 2013 | New Public Health Post
The Atlantic and GlaxoSmithKline hosted “A Conversation on Community Health,” which brought together leaders from across sectors to forge a dialogue across different perspectives. Participant Jason Purnell shared his vision for community health.
August 1, 2008 | Journal Article
A study of forms of social capital in neighborhoods and health focuses on female caregivers. Results indicated that various forms of social capital were associated with higher and lower levels of health. Furthermore, neighborhood attachment played a moderating role in health.
September 18, 2012 | Human Capital Blog Post
Addiction by Design: Machine Gambling in Las Vegas examines the ways that the gambling industry has designed gambling machines that encourage addiction.
October 31, 2012 | New Public Health Post
Adewale Troutman, MD, MPH, becomes president of the American Public Health Association today. Dr. Troutman is the former head of the Metro Louisville (Kentucky) Department of Health and Wellness, and is currently a professor of public health practic ...
June 5, 2012 | News Release
New program pairs supportive housing and social services to strengthen fragile families and avert foster care placements.
June 4, 2012 | Story
Recommended Reading Keeping Families Together: A Pilot Program and Its Evaluation Keeping Families Together The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) has partnered with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Children, Yo ...
May 6, 2013 | Journal Article
Despite being considered "healthy,” adolescents are likely to purchase just as many calories at Subway as at McDonald ’s.