June 28, 2012
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Story
Ruth Watson Lubic recalls the Foundation's early history in the field of nurse-midwifery, and an old trail-blazing friend.
April 16, 2012
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Story
RWJF scholar is part of ongoing study on howor whetherpeople with epilepsy and their family members might benefit from genetic testing.
February 14, 2012
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Human Capital Blog
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Egg agencies are constantly thanking women for the wonderful difference they are making in the lives of recipients, so egg donors spoke with a great deal of pride about helping people have children. Some egg donors even described the money they rece ...
October 1, 2011
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Journal Article
Higher optimism was associated with a lower incidence of stroke in a nationally representative study of people over age 50.
June 27, 2011
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Program Result
Planned Parenthood of Columbia/Willamette developed a business plan for expanding its Online Health Center to other states. It allows women in Oregon and Washington to access contraceptive services via the Internet.
March 18, 2011
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Program Result
The Ready by 21 Quality Counts Initiative, an initiative of the Forum for Youth Investment, helped communities improve the quality and reach of their out-of-school-time services for youth.
September 1, 2010
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Book
Unimaginable until the 20th century, the clinical practice of transferring eggs and sperm from body to body is now the basis of a bustling market.
March 24, 2010
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Program Result
The Developing Families Center in Washington, D.C., provides health and social support services to young women and their families in the city's low-income, Black neighborhoods.
October 8, 2009
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Story
Claudia Stravato is being honored for her work in advocating for and providing access to primary care and family planning for low-income and uninsured families and teens.
February 9, 2009
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Program Result
From 1997 to 2008, the National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy worked to reduce the rate of teen pregnancy and early parenting in the United States - the highest among industrial nations - by one-third in 10 years.