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May 14, 2013 | Evaluation
Mathematica Policy Research and the John W. Gardner Center for Youth and Their Communities at Stanford University conducted a randomized controlled trial of Playworks.
September 17, 2012 | Grantee
Playworks improving the health and well-being of children through safe, meaningful play
May 1, 2012 | Story
Failure proved the best teacher as we persisted in our attempts to improve the quality of end-of-life care.
September 1, 2011 | Journal Article
The effects of obesity on children's physical health are well documented, however the social consequences of obesity are less well described and may not be addressed in intervention programs.
August 9, 2011 | Program Result Report
A team at Harvard led by Nicholas Christakis, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H, built several health-related social network data sets and used them to analyze the role social networks play in health and health care. Some findings achieved national media coverage.
Topic
We create new opportunities for better health by investing in health where it starts—in our homes, schools, and jobs.
Issue Brief/Report/Infographic
A February 27, 2013, Capitol Hill briefing on how an active, inclusive recess can help students return to the classroom ready to learn.
May 14, 2013 | Infographic
Infographic about the findings from a randomized trial evaluation on Playworks.
March 11, 2011 | Program Result Report
Youth Venture helps teams of young people start and lead organizations and businesses that address social issues and needs that the youth themselves identify.
January 27, 2011 | Story
In an extraordinary example of interdisciplinary research, a scholar combines physics, network theory and social epidemiology to greatly advance our knowledge of how we can help each other live healthier lives.