Morphing Medical Practices into Health Practices
January 11, 2013 | Human Capital Blog Post
This post is part of the "Health Care in 2013" series.
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Why We Need Urban Health Equity Indicators
August 1, 2012 | Journal Article
Global health challenges are increasingly more prominent as city populations continue to grow, making community health a priority.
Dissemination of Results in Community-Based Participatory Research
October 1, 2010 | Journal Article
Researchers have an ethical responsibility to transmit their findings to the public. This literature review analyzed articles and surveyed researchers, to assess the communication of community-based participatory research (CBPR) findings to participating communities.
Ladder to Leadership: Developing the Next Generation of Community Health Leaders
May 30, 2013 | Program Result Report
From 2007-2012, Ladder to Leadership: Developing the Next Generation of Health Care Leaders - a $3.6 million national program - provided training to 219 early-to-mid-career professionals working with vulnerable populations in eight communities.
The Good Neighbor Policy May Interfere With Oral Health
April 22, 2013 | Story
Forgetting your dental checkup? It may have something to do with your community.
Smoking in Context
December 1, 2012 | Journal Article
This article examines the extent to which smoking prevalence varies across geographic areas, specifically communities, health regions, and provinces/territories in Canada, independent of individual characteristics.
RWJF Names 2012 Community Health Leaders
October 17, 2012 | Human Capital Blog Post
Ten individuals who have overcome significant challenges to help improve health and health care in their communities will be named 2012 RWJF Community Health Leaders at an awards ceremony in San Antonio.
An RWJF Community Health Leader Remembers Her Award - One Year Later
October 17, 2012 | Human Capital Blog Post
Chrysanne Grund reflects on her experience in the year since she was named an RWJF Community Health Leader.
An RWJF Nurse Faculty Scholar Studies Effects of Urban Poverty on Children and Adolescents
December 8, 2011 | Story
A profile of Robert Atkins, PhD, RN, Nurse Faculty Scholar
2011 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leaders Are Helping People Lead Healthier Lives
November 8, 2011 | Story
These awards honor 10 men and women who have overcome daunting odds to improve the health and quality of life for those in disadvantaged or underserved communities across the country.