Statement from Richard Besser, MD, on FDA Granting Full Approval to the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine for Individuals Ages 16 and Older
The FDA’s decision to grant full approval of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is grounded in science and the real-world experience of administering hundreds of millions of vaccine doses in the United States. (Source: RWJF - News Releases)
Source: RWJF - News Releases - August 23, 2021 Category: Health Management Authors: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Tags: Public and Community Health Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Source Type: news
Statement from Richard Besser, MD, on Policy Advancements Related to Food and Nutrition
RWJF strongly supports policy advancements related to food and nutrition, including a significant, permanent increase in SNAP benefits. These steps will improve nutrition and food security and help alleviate poverty for millions of families. (Source: RWJF - News Releases)
Source: RWJF - News Releases - August 19, 2021 Category: Health Management Authors: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Tags: Child and Family Well-Being Source Type: news
Statement from RWJF President and CEO Richard Besser on Political Interference of Medical and Public Health Guidance
RWJF believes strongly that medical professionals and public health officials should have the ability to protect their patients and their communities based on best practices in science and medicine without political interference. (Source: RWJF - News Releases)
Source: RWJF - News Releases - August 13, 2021 Category: Health Management Authors: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Source Type: news
Hearing Submission for the Record by RWJF Executive Vice President Julie Morita, MD, on Building Trust and Battling Barriers: The Urgent Need to Overcome Vaccine Hesitancy
Hearing submission for the record on the need to overcome vaccine hesitancy delivered by Julie Morita, to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Reform Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis. (Source: RWJF - News Releases)
Source: RWJF - News Releases - July 1, 2021 Category: Health Management Authors: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Tags: Health Disparities Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Source Type: news
2020 RWJF Health Equity Award Winners Announced
Nine winners of the 2020 Award for Health Equity are announced, which celebrates individuals who have changed systems and policies at a local level to increase the chance that everyone has a fair and just opportunity for health and well-being. (Source: RWJF - News Releases)
Source: RWJF - News Releases - May 19, 2021 Category: Health Management Authors: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Tags: Health Disparities Source Type: news
Poll: Public Supports Substantial Increase in Spending on U.S. Public Health Programs, but has Serious Concerns About How the System Functions Now
According to a RWJF/Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health poll, in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, a majority of the public favors increasing federal spending on improving the nation’s public health programs. (Source: RWJF - News Releases)
Source: RWJF - News Releases - May 13, 2021 Category: Health Management Authors: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Tags: Public and Community Health Source Type: news
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Announces $200 Million Allocation for Impact Investments Directed by Kimberlee Cornett
RWJF has reaffirmed its commitment to impact investing through a $200 million allocation for social investments and the announcement of Kimberlee Cornett as director of its impact investment strategy. (Source: RWJF - News Releases)
Source: RWJF - News Releases - May 5, 2021 Category: Health Management Authors: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Tags: Public and Community Health Source Type: news
Statement from RWJF President and CEO Richard Besser, MD, on the Derek Chauvin Verdict
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation stands in solidarity with those fighting for racial justice and speaking out against anti-Black racial violence and White supremacy. (Source: RWJF - News Releases)
Source: RWJF - News Releases - April 20, 2021 Category: Health Management Authors: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Source Type: news
U.S. Parents Remain Optimistic About Raising Children While Navigating Barriers to Opportunity, Survey Finds
Parents from across racial and ethnic groups are optimistic for their children’s future but are concerned about factors, including systemic racism, that limit the opportunities their children may have. (Source: RWJF - News Releases)
Source: RWJF - News Releases - March 18, 2021 Category: Health Management Authors: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Tags: Health Disparities Child and Family Well-Being Source Type: news
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Selects 2021 RWJF Culture of Health Prize Finalists
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation selects the 2021 Culture of Health Prize finalists. The Prize honors and elevates U.S. communities working at the forefront of advancing health, opportunity, and equity for all. (Source: RWJF - News Releases)
Source: RWJF - News Releases - February 24, 2021 Category: Health Management Authors: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Tags: Public and Community Health National Source Type: news
Testimony by RWJF Executive Vice President Julie Morita, MD, on Health Equity and the U.S. Vaccine Rollout Delivered Before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health
Hearing testimony delivered by RWJF Executive Vice President Julie Morita to U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health “Road to Recovery: Ramping Up Covid-19 Vaccines, Testing, and Medical Supply Chain.” (Source: RWJF - News Releases)
Source: RWJF - News Releases - February 3, 2021 Category: Health Management Authors: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Tags: Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Health Disparities Public and Community Health Source Type: news
Kathryn S. Fuller Named Chair of the RWJF Board of Trustees
Kathryn S. Fuller, JD, has been elected chair of the RWJF Board of Trustees, succeeding retiring chair Roger S. Fine, JD. (Source: RWJF - News Releases)
Source: RWJF - News Releases - January 27, 2021 Category: Health Management Authors: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Source Type: news
Statement from Richard Besser, MD, on Protecting Our Democracy
RWJF condemns in the strongest terms Wednesday’s events in Washington, D.C., when a mob stormed the U.S. Capitol Building—the seat of our nation’s legislative branch and an icon of American democracy. (Source: RWJF - News Releases)
Source: RWJF - News Releases - January 7, 2021 Category: Health Management Authors: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Source Type: news
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Names Allyn Brooks-LaSure as Vice President, Communications
Allyn Brooks-LaSure will implement a high-impact communications strategy to support mindset changes and drive policies that address health equity and the social determinants of health. (Source: RWJF - News Releases)
Source: RWJF - News Releases - November 10, 2020 Category: Health Management Authors: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Tags: Social Determinants of Health Health Disparities Source Type: news
RWJF Names Melvin J. Galloway as Chief Operating Officer
Melvin J. Galloway has been named RWJF chief operating officer. In this position he will advance the Foundation’s mission and vision through excellence in operations and administration, including oversight of HR, IT, and Finance. (Source: RWJF - News Releases)
Source: RWJF - News Releases - October 19, 2020 Category: Health Management Authors: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Source Type: news
