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May 23, 2013 | New Public Health Post
As school winds down and camps and sports prepare for the summer season, a new study funded by RWJF and published in the American Journal of Public Health on sports-related traumatic brain injuries in youth sports, is generating deserved attention.
May 17, 2013 | New Public Health Post
A new study in the American Journal of Public Health found that there are laws dealing with traumatic brain injuries in youth sports in 44 states and D.C.—but none are focused on preventing the injuries. Read a Q&A with the researcher, Hosea Harvey.
May 16, 2013 | Journal Article
In an effort to reduce youth sports traumatic brain injuries (TBI), 44 states and Washington, D.C. have passed youth sports TBI legislation.
February 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Intramural sports offer a promising strategy to increase physical activity among middle school students.
December 14, 2012 | Story
Advancing the lives of women and girls through sports and physical activity.
September 13, 2012 | News Release
This award celebrates and promotes those in the sports world who are improving lives by leveraging the unique influence of sports.
April 10, 2012 | Program Result Report
Oral Health America, a Chicago-based organization that advocates improved dental care, launched a public education campaign to reduce the use of spit tobacco (both chewing tobacco and snuff).
February 1, 2012 | Journal Article
This study estimated the impact of a mandatory screening policy for Division I athletes implemented by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) on both the identification of sickle cell carriers and prevention of sudden death.
October 19, 2011 | News Release
The award celebrates and promotes the selfless service of people within the world of sports whose passionate efforts make a difference in the lives around them.
September 27, 2011 | News Release
The award celebrates and promotes the selfless service of people within the world of sports whose passionate efforts make a difference in the lives around them.