RWJF Comments on National Prevention and Health Promotion Strategy
January 13, 2011 | Presentation Material
Goal of strategy is to set measurable objectives for improving the health of all Americans.
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RWJF Statement Regarding White House Task Force Report on Childhood Obesity
May 12, 2010 | Story
Landmark plan provides clear actions that government and private sector should take to reverse the epidemic.
Public Health's "A-Ha!" Moment and What it Means for the American People
September 10, 2008
Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, M.D., M.B.A., president and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, delivered the keynote speech to the fifth joint conference of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) and the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO).
Tobacco Regulation is a Step Toward Better Health
July 5, 2009 | Commentary/Story
RWJF President and CEO Risa Lavizzo-Mourey discusses the signing of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act in a column in The Star-Ledger of Newark, N.J.
Statement of Risa Lavizzo-Mourey on Release of The Institute of Medicine Report, "Secondhand-Smoke Exposure and Cardiovascular Effects: Making Sense of the Evidence"
October 15, 2009 | Story
We need comprehensive smoke-free laws that apply to all workplaces and public places, including restaurants and bars.
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.
New Census Bureau Estimate of 46.3 Million Uninsured Attests to Growing Problem
September 10, 2009 | News Release/Story
The number of Americans who don’t have health insurance coverage is large and that it’s growing over time.
Why Electronic Medical Records Are Important
June 30, 2009 | Video/Story
Patients are empowered when they have information about their test results, medicines and the effectiveness of various treatments.
Statement on Signing of SCHIP Legislation
February 3, 2009 | News Release/Story
RWJF President Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, M.D., M.B.A., says the signing (SCHIP) "extends a vital safety net for millions of hard-working parents who aren't offered insurance for their kids through their jobs, or can't afford the coverage that is offered."