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The Vulnerable Populations portfolio creates new opportunities for better health by investing in health where it starts -- in our homes, schools and jobs.

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Shining a Light on Tough Social Issues

May 2, 2013 | Story

Black and Latino youth find a political voice in the research of political scientist Cathy Cohen, PhD, a former RWJF scholar in health policy research.

New Connections Grantee to Lead Department at Saint Louis University

December 17, 2012 | Story

Preparing students to work with people from every walk of life is high on the agenda for a professor focused on vulnerable populations.

Delaware Mom Helps Disabled Patients Manage Routine Health Exams

November 8, 2011 | Story

2011 Community Health Leader founds an organization that helps fearful patients avoid restraint and sedation during medical and dental visits and reduces health care costs.

Scholar Fights for the Most Vulnerable Patients

March 15, 2011 | Story

People who are struggling with incurable diseases or end-of-life decisions are often targeted by those pushing miracle cures or other forms of false hope. A Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholar seeks ways to protect their interests.

Care Managers for Perinatal Depression

May 2, 2013 | Story

Lancaster General Health added depression care managers to the team of perinatal providers in order to ensure attention is paid to this disorder.

Mitchell H. Katz, MD

January 22, 2013 | Story

Clinical Scholar Mitchell H. Katz, MD, always lived by the mantra, "Be of use."

Three RWJF Grantees Featured in New Book, Everyday Heroes

December 7, 2012 | Story

Rebecca Onie of Health Leads, Gary Slutkin of Cure Violence and Jill Vialet of Playworks are among the nonprofit leaders featured in a new book called Everyday Heroes: 50 Americans Changing the World One Nonprofit at a Time by Katrina Fried.



Ten Remarkable Men and Women Named 2012 RWJF Community Health Leaders

October 17, 2012 | Story

RWJF has recognized 10 extraordinary men and women who are overcoming daunting odds to improve health and health care in disadvantaged or underserved communities across the country.

Helping Students Determine Community Needs, and How to Address Them

July 12, 2012 | Story

Walter Zelman, director of the public health department at California State University, Los Angeles, tapped into Commission to Build a Healthier America research to inform students as they assessed local health concerns.

Nurse-Led Program Helps Young, At-Risk Moms and Babies

February 27, 2012 | Story

The Nurse-Family Partnership is projected to touch the lives of more than 400,000 families nationwide by 2019.

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