Gretchen Kimberly Berland, MD
January 24, 2013 | Story
When Gretchen Kimberly Berland entered medical school in 1992, she assumed she would leave behind her first career as a television documentary producer.
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Activist Works to Help People With Disabilities Maintain Their Independence
October 8, 2009 | Video/Story
David Carey is being honored for his work to help people with disabilities direct and control their own health care services, and for his activism to ensure safe public transportation options for them.
Does Giving a Mitral Valve Prolapse Diagnosis Cause Patients to Develop Symptoms and Functional Disabilities?
January 24, 2013 | Story
Clinical Scholar, Sheldon Retchin, MD, was interested in "a phenomenon that was called 'labeling' - basically the consequences of receiving a diagnosis and the psychological consequences of the diagnosis."
Improving Access to Reproductive Health Care for Women with Disabilities
February 2, 2009 | Story
Women with disabilities have the same need for reproductive health services as do all women, but until the recent past, physical obstacles and outdated attitudes prevented them from getting proper care.
James R. Knickman Celebrates 40 Years of Research and Evaluation
Story
Learn about the critical role Research and Evaluation has played in the evolution of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and the field of philanthropy.
RWJF Celebrates 40 Years of Research and Evaluation
August 16, 2012 | Story
Download a recorded September 19 webinar, “40 Years of Research and Evaluation at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.”
For Gunshot Survivors, Wounds That Don't Heal
July 25, 2012 | Story
RWJF scholar examines how victims’ lives are disfigured, physically and ‘existentially,’ by the lingering effects of gunshot injuries.
Older Adults Spearhead Grassroots Effort in Lyons Township, Ill., to Promote Age-Friendly Communities
December 7, 2011 | Story
Aging Care Connections spearheaded an effort in 20 communities in Lyons Township, Ill., to help older adults get needs support to maintain their independence in the community for as long as possible.
Bringing the Table to the Community
December 7, 2011 | Story
The San Francisco partnership created the first-ever plan to improve community-based aging services. A coordinating council reporting to the mayor guided implementation, including bringing aging services into public housing and influencing policy.
Bringing Community Supports to "Invisible" Frail Elders in Manchester, N.H.
December 7, 2011 | Story
Easter Seals of New Hampshire led a community-based partnership called Seniors Count! in projects to address the nonmedical factors that put frail older adults at risk for serious medical issues and limit their ability to live independently.