Experts' perspective
Experts’ perspective features RWJF senior leaders and the speeches, commentary and other discussion that are of particular relevance to African-American or Latino communities and the media that cover them. It also includes viewpoints of leaders who are integrally involved in the health issues we target or work we support.
| Aug 15, 2011 |
My Care
Senior Vice President John Lumpkin summarizes the Affordable Care Act from a very personal perspective. |
| Aug 15, 2011 |
Vice President Addresses F as in Fat Report
Sanchez serves as a Spanish-langugae spokesman on obesity issues. |
| Jun 30, 2011 |
2011 President's Message
Force multipliers: How an anonymous band of fierce foot soldiers is revolutionizing health in America from the ground up. |
| May 23, 2011 |
Executive Director Offers Public Health Experience
White heads the program's Washington, D.C. site. |
| Dec 10, 2010 |
Director Leads Prevention Efforts in Latin America
Sosa heads communications, advocacy and other activites. |
| Oct 20, 2010 |
Building Healthy Communities Through Health Ministries
Childhood Obesity team director Dwayne C. Proctor addresses the Healthy Congregations Conference 2010. |
| Jul 8, 2010 |
We Need Bold Action on Childhood Obesity
Americans are "way ahead of their elected officials" and they want action now, says RWJF Senior Vice President James S. Marks in a commentary on The Huffington Post. |
| Jun 15, 2010 |
Healthiest School in America Celebrated
Healthy Schools Program recognizes 179 schools for transforming food and physical activity on their campuses. |
| Apr 12, 2010 |
Reflections on a Remarkable Year
Risa Lavizzo-Mourey marks the third anniversary of RWJF’s $500 million commitment to reversing childhood obesity. |
| Feb 8, 2010 |
Improving Our Children's Health Starts Where They Learn and Play
When it comes to improving the health of Americans, we normally talk about what happens in a doctor's office.And when it comes to improving education, we usually focus on what happens in the classroom.But what if we looked outside of the classroom and... |
Where a child lives can have tremendous impact on his or her health. And far too many children of color live in communities that are isolated from fresh foods, safe streets and parks for play and exercise. Such conditions place them at higher risk for obesity.
“For better or worse, health and health care are not just sciences in this day and age. They are equally a part of politics and economics – sometimes explosively so. And that makes the health arena very dependent on effective communication.”
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