April 25, 2013
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The Coverage Ideas from the Field call for proposals sought projects to increase the likelihood that the nation's health care debate would lead to solutions and build momentum to drive federal policy-makers to act.
December 14, 2012
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Researchers analyzed state legislation on childhood obesity for factors that predict enactment and to understand the relationship between enacted policies and obesity rates. They developed tools to help others analyze legislation.
November 26, 2012
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The Health Impact Project is advancing the use of health impact assessments (HIAs), used to determine the potential health effects of a proposed policy or project. Interest in HIAs is growing at the local, state, tribal and federal levels.
May 24, 2012
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Public Health Law Research promotes the effective use of law to improve public health. It does so through commissioning original research on the health impacts of laws and regulations and by promoting rigorous research methods.
April 18, 2012
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The Institute of Medicine's Forum on Medical and Public Health Preparedness for Catastrophic Events fostered discussions among public and private stakeholders and hosted public workshops and meetings.
April 10, 2012
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Oral Health America, a Chicago-based organization that advocates improved dental care, launched a public education campaign to reduce the use of spit tobacco (both chewing tobacco and snuff).
March 19, 2012
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Center for Studying Health System Change researchers tracked changes in the nation's health care system and developed policy analyses describing how those changes affect patients, providers, and others in their communities.
February 15, 2012
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From 2008 to 2011, the Alliance for Health Reform conducted briefings, created resources, and distributed materials for journalists and national policy-makers seeking a range of perspectives on health policy challenges.
October 13, 2011
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The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) initiated the Robert Wood Johnson Community Health Leaders in 1991 to recognize individuals' contributions to improving health and health care in their communities.
October 12, 2011
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The Center for Excellence in Health Care Journalism designed, developed and maintained a new website with extensive resources to enhance the ability of journalists to cover health care issues.
