Active for Life: Increasing Physical Activity Levels in Adults Age 50 and Older
April 15, 2011 | Story
A profile of the evaluator, Sara Wilcox, PhD.
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Bridging the Evidence Gap in Obesity Prevention
April 23, 2010 | Report
The IOM Committee on an Evidence Framework for Obesity Prevention Decision Making was formed to develop a framework for evidence-informed decision-making in obesity prevention, with a focus on assessing policy, environment and community interventions that influence food, eating and physical activity.
Toward Preventing Suicide in Las Vegas
January 31, 2008 | Story
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health & Society Scholars program has given Matt Wray, PhD, the opportunity to pursue research with important clinical and policy implications.
Central Valley, Calif.
Story
Central Valley, Calif. community is among 50 sites making changes in national initiative to prevent obesity.
2012 County Health Calculator
April 3, 2012 | Story
Want to improve health? Start with where you live, learn, work, and play.
New Report Shows Importance of Calculating Full Cost Savings of Obesity Prevention
March 21, 2012 | News Release/Story
Highlighting obesity-related medical expenses, economists recommend 25-year window for scoring legislative proposals.
Healthy Schools Program: Evaluation Shows Significant Progress in First Four Years
March 1, 2012 | Story
Eighty percent of schools that accessed technical support made substantial strides toward creating healthier environments for students and staff.
Changing Policies and the Physical Environment So Children and Families Can Eat Well and Move More
February 14, 2012 | Story
A profile of Sarah Strunk, MHA, director of Healthy Kids, Healthy Communities.
Healthy Schools Program Featured on NBC Nightly News, Today Show
January 18, 2012 | Story
Network highlights efforts to provide students with a healthy place to learn.
New Research Briefs Examine Obesity Epidemic Among Latino Youths
December 6, 2011 | Book
Briefs analyze factors contributing to Latino childhood obesity, recommend policies to help prevent it.