Childhood Obesity Program Area

RWJF is committed to tackling one of the most urgent threats to the health of our children and families—childhood obesity. Our goal is to reverse the childhood obesity epidemic by 2015.

The Influence of Public and Green Spaces on Physical Activity Among Blacks and Whites

May 2, 2013 | Story

Rashawn Ray, PhD, a Scholar in RWJF's Scholars in Health Policy Research program (2010–12), examines patterns of exercise and use of public spaces by people of different racial and economic backgrounds.

Understanding the Economic Costs of Obesity

May 2, 2013 | Story

Health economist John Cawley, PhD, examines obesity from all angles: costs, consequences, and cures.

Identifying Factors Behind Race- and Gender-Based Inequalities in Obesity and Cancer

May 1, 2013 | Story

As a Health & Society Scholar, Whitney Robinson, PhD, MSPH, used methodologic innovations to study the incidence and causes of obesity in the United States.

Features

April 3, 2013 | Feature

Highlights from the Foundation's many stories and articles, enterprise-wide.

Mitchell H. Katz, MD

January 22, 2013 | Story

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

Working Together to Improve Health: Risa Lavizzo-Mourey Q&A

October 28, 2012

A conversation with RWJF President and CEO Risa Lavizzo-Mourey on working across sectors to improve people's health.

Working Together to Improve Health: Georges Benjamin Q&A

October 26, 2012 | Story

A Conversation with APHA executive director Georges Benjamin.

RWJF President and CEO Named to Prestigious Forbes and Modern Healthcare Lists

August 27, 2012 | Story

Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, MD, named among 'the world's 100 most powerful women' and '100 Most Influential People in Healthcare.

Golden Donors: Insights into the Foundation's Early Years

August 21, 2012 | Book

In his 1985 examination of the 36 largest national philanthropies, author Waldemar A. Nielsen shines a spotlight on RWJF.

Improving Care for Millions of Americans Living with Chronic Illness

August 15, 2012 | Feature/Story

"There had to be better integration and coordination of care, focusing on both medical and nonmedical needs."