Childhood Obesity Program Area

RWJF is committed to tackling one of the most urgent threats to the health of our children and families—childhood obesity. Our goal is to reverse the childhood obesity epidemic by 2015.

July 2012 President's Message to the Board of Trustees

July 1, 2012 | Annual Report

In her July 2012 message, Risa Lavizzo-Mourey examines the challenges that confront the nation in the aftermath of the Supreme Court's landmark ruling upholding the Affordable Care Act.

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Statement Regarding Announcement of the National Prevention Strategy

June 16, 2011 | Commentary/Story

The following is a statement from Risa Lavizzo Mourey, M.D., M.B.A., president and CEO of the

Feedback from the Field

June 7, 2010 | Story

"One Minute Memos" from our partners and the public, sharing their thoughts and ideas on health reform.

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Statement Regarding Announcement of Prevention and Wellness Grant Awards

March 19, 2010 | Story

The following is a statement by Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, M.D., M.B.A., RWJF president and CEO.

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Statement on Announcement of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act's Prevention and Wellness Fund

September 17, 2009 | News Release/Story

A statement by Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, RWJF president and CEO, regarding the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services announcement of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act's.

RWJF Launches Commission to Build a Healthier America

February 27, 2008 | Video/Story

The nonpartisan commission will investigate how factors such as education, environment, income and housing shape and affect personal behavioral choices. The United States spends more on health than any other nation. Yet, the U.S. ranks at or near th ...