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January 20, 2011 | Human Capital Blog Post
A newly released study from RWJF Clinical Scholar (2009-2011) Lenard Lesser, M.D., finds that Medicare covers only a fraction of the preventive care services recommended by a government task force, and that health care reform should be able to mend ...
November 1, 2009 | Journal Article
This study examined a nationally representative sample of U.S. Mexican American adults for hypertension and other related health care issues.
November 1, 2008 | Journal Article
More than 7,600 African Americans die each year from stroke and heart disease because their hypertension is not as well controlled as that of White Americans, according to this study which estimated deaths related to racial disparity in hypertension control.
August 1, 2005 | Journal Article
Past research shows that children from low-income families and children who lack health insurance have a lower chance of receiving the recommended level of dental care and have more unmet dental needs than children who are insured or from higher inc ...
August 17, 2009 | News Release
Letter signed by leaders of six major foundations says prevention measures must be "scaled up."
November 1, 2007 | Program Result Report
The Partnership for Prevention conducted a series of surveys and focus groups with employers to determine to what extent employer-sponsored health insurance plans offer coverage for clinical preventive services or promote their use.
June 1, 1997 | Program Result Report
The Washington Business Group on Health surveyed its corporate members about preventive care coverage and developed case studies of five employers with strong commitments to preventive care.
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To reverse the epidemic by supporting the center's efforts to: synthesize the evidence; provide expertise and resources to organizations, policy-makers, and communities working to prevent childhood obesity.
National Program
To stimulate and support investigator-initiated research and build a field of researchers focused on preventing obesity among Latino children.
National Program
Building on the Injury Free Coalition for Kids initiative, selected sites will add healthy eating environments and programs into their ongoing focus on physical activity and developing safe play areas.