RWJF Statement on Expansion of Medicaid in New Jersey
February 26, 2013 | Commentary/News Release
A statement from Foundation President Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, MD, regarding the February 2013 announcement from New Jersey Governor Chris Christie.
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Consumers Underestimate Calories in Fast-Food Meals; Teens Do So by as Much as 34 Percent
May 23, 2013 | News Release
Two new studies from Healthy Eating Research highlight the importance of menu labeling.
Innovative Program Embeds Law Professors at Health Departments
News Release
The Network for Public Health Law and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation launched Scholars in Residence, a fellowship program designed to bring the expertise of legal scholars to assist public health agencies in tackling pressing health issues.
PatientsLikeMe Calls For Researcher Participation in New Open Research Exchange™ Platform
May 20, 2013 | News Release
PatientsLikeMe names scientific advisory board for world's first open-participation research platform for patient-centered health outcome measures
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Names Susan Dentzer as Senior Health Policy Adviser
News Release
RWJF today announced that Susan Dentzer, a renowned health policy expert, health policy analyst for the PBS NewsHour and former editor of the influential journal Health Affairs, will serve as a senior health policy adviser.
New Study: Does Better Recess Equal a Better School Day?
May 14, 2013 | News Release
Randomized controlled trial of popular recess program shows widespread benefits, including less bullying, more physical activity, and more time for teaching.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and United Health Foundation Award $700,000 in Community Health Grants to National Business Coalition on Health Members
May 9, 2013 | Grant/News Release
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and United Health Foundation are awarding $700,000 in community health grants to nine National Business Coalition on Health member coalitions.
Unhealthy Food Ads Dominate Spanish TV Shows for Kids
May 8, 2013 | News Release
More than 84 percent of all foods and beverages advertised to children on Spanish-language television shows are unhealthy, according to a new study.
Geisinger Gives Patients Access to Doctors’ Notes
May 8, 2013 | News Release
More than 100,000 Geisinger Health System patients will have access to their doctors’ notes for the first time.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Reconvenes Commission to Build a Healthier America
News Release
RWJF is reconvening the Commission to Build a Healthier America to provide new guidance in two key areas: early childhood and healthy communities.