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Research has shown that investing in prevention is one of the most effective ways to improve health and reduce health care costs.

RWJF President Discusses Prevention at Clinton Global Initiative Meeting

September 27, 2013 | Story

Risa Lavizzo-Mourey shares the stage with two other health policy thought leaders.

Documentary on Food Allergies Features RWJF Physician Faculty Scholar

September 19, 2013 | Human Capital Blog Post

A Discovery Channel medical documentary, “An Emerging Epidemic: Food Allergies in America,” features RWJF Physician Faculty Scholar Ruchi S. Gupta.

Helping Seniors in Public Housing Take Charge of Their Health

August 7, 2013 | Story

In 2008, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) named Alfred Davis a Community Health Leader in recognition of his work to engage Boston seniors in healthy activities and habits.

Preventing Traumatic Brain Injuries in Youth Sports: A Q&A with Robert Faherty

May 23, 2013 | New Public Health Post

NewPublicHealth recently spoke with Robert Faherty, VP and Commissioner of the Babe Ruth League, about what the league in particular—and youth sports in general—are doing to improve the prevention of and response to traumatic brain injuries.

CBO Scoring Misses Billions of Dollars in Potential Long-Term Savings from Effective Obesity Prevention Policies, According to New Study

April 24, 2013 | News Release

Obesity-prevention policies could save the U.S. billions of dollars in the long run. A new report from the Campaign to End Obesity shows that the way estimates for the costs of legislation are done now misses a lot of their value.

The Long-Term Returns of Obesity Prevention Policies

April 24, 2013 | Report

Obesity-prevention policies could save the U.S. billions of dollars in the long run. A new report from the Campaign to End Obesity shows that the way estimates for the costs of legislation are done now misses a lot of their value.

Faces of Public Health: NY State Health Commissioner Nirav Shah

April 3, 2013 | New Public Health Post

New York State Health Commissioner Nirav R. Shah will release the 2013-17 Prevention Agenda: New York State’s Health Improvement Plan—a statewide, five-year plan to improve the health and quality of life for everyone who lives in New York State.

National Public Health Week: Public Health is ROI. Save Lives, Save Money

April 2, 2013 | New Public Health Post/Infographic

Spending just $10 per person in programs aimed at prevention could save the nation more than $16 billion a year. In honor of National Public Health Week, we've rounded up our favorite ROI articles, reports and other resources.

HRT May Protect Against Alzheimer’s for High-Risk Women

February 13, 2013 | Story

A pioneering study reveals new evidence that estrogen may slow aging.

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