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| Feb 9, 2010 |
Statement Regarding National Movement to Reverse Childhood Obesity
Foundation applauds First Lady's campaign, helps launch new independent, nonpartisan organization. |
| Feb 4, 2010 |
First-Of-Its-Kind Gallup Poll Links Recess To Academic Achievement
The first-of its-kind survey of almost 2,000 principals nationwide shows recess benefits kids in academics and in life. |
| Feb 4, 2010 |
More than 30 Percent of Seniors Are Not Immunized Against Pneumonia in 36 States; New Report Finds Low Adult Vaccination Rates in U.S.
A new report, Adult Immunization: Shots to Save Lives, released today by the Trust for America’s Health (TFAH), the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) found that more than 30 percent of... |
| Jan 28, 2010 |
RWJF Will Provide $2,000,000 for Haiti Relief Efforts
The devastation following the earthquake in Haiti on January 12 has moved us all, and our hearts go out to the people of this country who have been so profoundly affected. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has made an immediate contribution of $500,000 to support... |
| Jan 28, 2010 |
RWJF Statement Regarding Surgeon General's Vision for a Healthy and Fit Nation
U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin stresses the urgency of collective action to combat obesity. |
| Jan 26, 2010 |
Consumer Confidence in Health Care Rises in December
December confidence rises while concern grows over the potential impact of health reforms on their finances and access to care. |
| Jan 20, 2010 |
RWJF Statement Regarding First Lady's Announcement of a National Initiative on Childhood Obesity
First Lady Michelle Obama addresses the issue at the U.S. Conference of Mayors meeting in Washington, D.C. |
| Jan 20, 2010 |
RWJF Selects Innovative Projects for Improving Quality
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) has selected nine organizations to receive awards through the Aligning Forces for Quality (AF4Q): Development Fund. The Development Fund supports particularly innovative and exemplary practices for improving quality... |
| Jan 19, 2010 |
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Expands Its Reach in the Southern United States
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) is pleased to announce that the national program office (NPO) of the RWJF Community Health Leaders (CHL) Award will now be based at the Harris Foundation in Houston, Texas. The Community Health Leaders Award will continue as... |
| Jan 18, 2010 |
National Program Will Strengthen Community-Based Advocacy to Reduce Health Inequities and Create Healthy Neighborhoods
$15 million investment engages residents in communities of color and indigenous nations in local efforts to improve food and recreation environments. |