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December 1, 2013 | Issue Brief
The brief describes related policy implications and discusses current efforts by industry and advocates aimed at changing child-directed marketing practices by fast-food companies.
September 30, 2013 | Program Results Report
Thirteen health departments implemented 32 quality improvement (QI) projects and worked with evaluators to assess the results, gather lessons, and build evidence on the use of QI in public health and as a tool to prepare for accreditation.
August 27, 2013 | Program Results Report
RWJF's Dental Pipeline Program helped dental schools increase access to dental care for underserved populations through expanded community-based education and recruitment of underrepresented minority and low-income students.
August 6, 2013 | Journal Article
Television ads for unhealthy products dominate food and beverage marketing aimed at youth; fast food restaurants and carbonated beverages top the list.
August 1, 2013 | Journal Article
State physical education laws with specific time requirements may increase attendance in physical education classes and overall physical activity particularly among girls.
July 17, 2013 | Program Results Report
First Place for Youth expanded and then commissioned an independent evaluation of its My First Place project, which provides critical services to increase stability and reduce homelessness of young adults who have aged out of the foster care system.
July 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Effective health policies and allocation of public health resources can substantially improve public health. In this study, the authors review articles published in 2008 surrounding measurement issues for public health policy and present a set of recommendations for future emphasis.
July 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Community-partnered participatory research results in a useful framework to plan a community resilence initiative in Los Angeles County.
July 1, 2013 | Journal Article
A new approach that aligns everyday public health with emergency preparedness through community resilience.
July 1, 2013 | Journal Article
This study examines the impact of school characteristics, district policies, and state laws on school-organized Walking School Bus (WSB) programs. Both district policy and state law were significantly associated with the presence of a WSB program.