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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and United Health Foundation Award $700,000 in Community Health Grants to National Business Coalition on Health Members
May 9, 2013 | Grant/News Release
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and United Health Foundation are awarding $700,000 in community health grants to nine National Business Coalition on Health member coalitions.
RWJF and the Kresge Foundation Award Joint Grant to Explore Future of Public Health in the U.S.
January 22, 2013 | News Release
Institute for Alternative Futures to Envision 2030
Public Health Law Research Program Funds 12 New Studies
January 15, 2013 | News Release
Researchers to examine issues ranging from bullying and distracted driving laws to alcohol control and restaurant grading systems.
Research on Health Threats to Athletes Captures Highest Honors in Nation's Leading Public Health Competition for High School Students
April 18, 2011 | News Release
Young Epidemiology Scholars (YES) Competition awards $50,000 scholarships to Rebecca Leong of Vancouver, Wash., and Michelle Lee of Wexford, Pa.
Innovative Program Embeds Law Professors at Health Departments
May 22, 2013 | News Release
The Network for Public Health Law and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation launched Scholars in Residence, a fellowship program designed to bring the expertise of legal scholars to assist public health agencies in tackling pressing health issues.
Patricia A. Gabow Elected to Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Board of Trustees
April 17, 2013 | News Release
RWJF announced that Patricia A. Gabow, MD, a national leader in hospital reform and public health care delivery, has joined its Board of Trustees.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Launch New Initiative to Reduce Tobacco Use
April 11, 2013 | News Release
RWJF and Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids join forces with partners from American Cancer Society and American Heart Association to launch new initiative to reduce tobacco use.
County Health Rankings Show Healthiest and Least Healthy Counties in Every State
March 20, 2013 | News Release
A new report released today examines the health and well-being of people living in nearly every county in the United States.
Eleven Public Health Departments First to Achieve National Accreditation Status
March 4, 2013 | News Release
Eleven public health departments are the first to achieve national accreditation status.
Annual Health Check-Up Highlights Healthiest and Least Healthy Counties In Every State
March 30, 2011 | News Release
County Health Rankings show that there is more to health than health care.