Addressing Obesity in the Workplace
March 20, 2009 | Journal Article
This article is part of a special issue on obesity in the March 2009 edition of The Milbank Quarterly, available free of charge throughout 2009 at Wiley-Blackwell.
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2000 Policy Forum Papers Report that Insured Workers are Healthier and More Productive
January 1, 2003 | Program Result
In 2000, the Employee Benefit Research Institute organized a policy forum on the economic impact of the uninsured on society.
Working But Uninsured: Millions of Employed Americans Uninsured and Unable to Get Medical Care
April 27, 2005 | News Release
State-by-state analysis shows extent of problem; 41 percent of uninsured adults unable to see a doctor when needed due to cost. U.S. Senators launch 'Cover the Uninsured Week,' chaired by Presidents Ford and Carter.
Fresh Ideas: Improving the Health of Immigrant and Refugee Communities
June 27, 2011 | Program Result
Fresh Ideas was a targeted solicitation for proposals that aimed to give immigrants and refugees the tools and support they need to improve and maintain their own health.
NYC's Immigrant Restaurant Workers Get Information and Resources
February 25, 2011 | Program Result
The Restaurant Opportunities Center of New York City (ROC) assessed and addressed the lack of health information and resources among low-wage immigrant restaurant workers.
Bringing Health Education to Latino Immigrants Where They Work
November 1, 2003 | Program Result
The Worksite Wellness Project developed and implemented a model for improving the health of uninsured, low-wage workers in Los Angeles by increasing their awareness of basic health care and linking them to existing providers.