The Porch Light Initiative, a groundbreaking Philadelphia program supported by RWJF, pairs artists with individuals receiving treatment for behavioral health challenges to design, paint and hang large-scale murals. The projects engage people in a new way, developing deeper connections to their community and creating a safe space to talk about behavioral health issues.
The Early Detection, Intervention and Prevention of Psychosis in Adolescents and Young Adults (EDIPPP) initiative has gathered evidence to show the value of engaging communities toward preventing severe mental illness in young people. Hear about one young woman's journey.
Jessica Donze Black, director of the Kids' Safe and Healthful Foods Project, talks about why students need healthy foods in schools.
Mary Story, director of Healthy Eating Research, and Tracy Fox, president of Food, Nutrition and Policy Consultants, discuss why we need healthier beverage standards.
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February 15, 2011 | Story/Video
A Force Multiplier: Spreading Medical Knowledge, Expanding Health Care Capacity
February 1, 2011 | Audio
Pilot program shows real promise in bringing families back from the brink of major crisis by reducing the cycle of homelessness and involvement with child welfare and other agencies.
January 20, 2011 | Audio
Investing in Reclaiming Futures: A Promising Model for Cost-Effective Juvenile Justice Reform
January 1, 2011 | Audio
As a result of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, more than 30 million people are expected to be newly insured, many of whom will be seeking a source for primary care.
January 1, 2011 | Audio
Using new technologies such as smartphones and sensors, teams are designing applications that can be used by real people to improve their health, better engage in their health care and enhance patient-provider communication.
January 1, 2011 | Audio
Using new technologies such as smartphones and sensors, teams are designing applications that can be used by real people to improve their health, better engage in their health care and enhance patient-provider communication.
December 14, 2010 | Video/Story
The NetWork for Better Futures video on the work of The Twin Cities of Minneapolis & Saint Paul to reduce recidivism, reduce the use of expensive public services, save tax payers money, and improve the lives of those living in our neighborhoods.
November 1, 2010 | Survey/Poll/Video/Presentation Material
Elementary school practices fall short of national recommendations for diet and physical activity.
August 23, 2010 | Video/Story
Read the profiles about each of the 10 winners and watch the video to learn how each has made a difference in their communities.
April 1, 2010 | Report/Video
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation-funded initiative helps increase smoker awareness of smoking cessation options.