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Study Shows a Little Money Buys a Lot of Calories at City Corner Stores

October 12, 2009 | News Release

Fifty-three percent of kids surveyed visited a corner store daily, five days per week; Chips and candy top the list of items purchased, but efforts are being made to increase healthy options.

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.

Leading Health Foundations Say Prevention is Vital to Health Systems Reform

August 17, 2009 | News Release

Letter signed by leaders of six major foundations says prevention measures must be "scaled up."

Healthy Schools Celebrated

August 6, 2009 | News Release/Video

Alliance for a Healthier Generation honors 114 schools for creating healthier environments for students and staff.

Mediocre Grades for School Wellness Policies

July 28, 2009 | News Release

Landmark study pinpoints the shortcomings, poor enforcement of nutrition and activity guidelines.

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Trustee, Regina Benjamin, M.D., M.B.A., Nominated for Surgeon General of the United States

July 13, 2009 | News Release

Nominee praised for her expertise, credentials, judgment and passionate commitment to health care equity and social justice.

F as in Fat 2009

July 1, 2009 | News Release/Video

Obesity rates increase in 23 states; report urges stronger response through health reform, national strategy.

Faith-Based Coalitions to Combat Childhood Obesity

January 11, 2009 | News Release

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation awards $4.8 million to groups nationwide.

New Report: Adult Obesity Rates Rise in 37 States, Obesity Rates Now Exceed 25 Percent in More Than Half of States

August 19, 2008 | News Release/Video

Rates increased for a second consecutive year in 24 states and for a third consecutive year in 19 states.

U.S. Secondary Schools Serving Up Unhealthy Foods

July 7, 2008 | News Release

More than 9 in 10 high schools sell foods and beverages in vending machines and a la carte.

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