Comments from Richard Besser, MD, on Healthy People 2030 Proposed Framework
Comments submitted to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services by Richard Besser, MD, RWJF President and CEO, in response to the agency’s request for comments. (Source: RWJF - News Releases)
Source: RWJF - News Releases - September 27, 2017 Category: Health Management Authors: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Tags: Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Source Type: news

Statement from Richard Besser, MD, on Potential Impact of the Graham-Cassidy-Heller-Johnson Legislation
RWJF President and CEO Richard Besser, MD, releases a statement is in response to the Senate’s most recent proposed legislation to repeal the Affordable Care Act. (Source: RWJF - News Releases)
Source: RWJF - News Releases - September 21, 2017 Category: Health Management Authors: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Tags: Health Care Access Health Coverage Source Type: news

RWJF Awards Eight Communities the 2017 RWJF Culture of Health Prize
Honored for their unwavering efforts to ensure all residents have the opportunity to live healthier lives, the 2017 RWJF Culture of Health Prize winners are announced. (Source: RWJF - News Releases)
Source: RWJF - News Releases - September 19, 2017 Category: Health Management Authors: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Tags: Social Determinants of Health Public and Community Health Source Type: news

National 4-H Council and RWJF Partner to Empower Youth in Creating Healthier Communities
RWJF and National 4-H partnership will leverage reach of Cooperative Extension and innovation of youth leadership to build a Culture of Health in communities across the nation. (Source: RWJF - News Releases)
Source: RWJF - News Releases - September 14, 2017 Category: Health Management Authors: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Tags: Public and Community Health Source Type: news

Statement from Richard Besser in Response to Hurricane Irma
RWJF President and CEO Richard Besser releases a statement as RWJF follows the path of Hurricane Irma. The Foundation is reaching out to colleagues in disaster response to develop an approach for effective, longer-term support for recovery. (Source: RWJF - News Releases)
Source: RWJF - News Releases - September 7, 2017 Category: Health Management Authors: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Tags: Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Public and Community Health Source Type: news

New Report Finds Progress to Prevent Obesity at Risk
Adult obesity rates are showing signs of leveling off, according to the 14th annual State of Obesity: Better Policies for a Healthier America report from the TFAH and RWJF—but progress could be eroded if programs are cut and policies are weakened. (Source: RWJF - News Releases)
Source: RWJF - News Releases - August 31, 2017 Category: Health Management Authors: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Tags: Childhood Obesity Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Source Type: news

Statement from Richard Besser on Response to Tropical Storm Harvey
RWJF has been following the devastating effects of Tropical Storm Harvey. On behalf of the Foundation, Richard Besser expresses concern for those who have felt this devastating tragedy personally. (Source: RWJF - News Releases)
Source: RWJF - News Releases - August 30, 2017 Category: Health Management Authors: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Tags: Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Public and Community Health Source Type: news

National Academies’ Gulf Research Program and RWJF Award $10.8 Million to Build Healthy, Resilient Coastal Communities
Four projects awarded, aimed at enhancing the science and practice of resilience in coastal communities located in the Gulf of Mexico region. (Source: RWJF - News Releases)
Source: RWJF - News Releases - July 18, 2017 Category: Health Management Authors: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Tags: Public and Community Health Source Type: news