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Since 1972, RWJF has supported research and programs to uncover the many factors that impact health and enable people and communities to be as healthy as possible. 

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Highlights

RWJF Statement Against Antisemitism and Islamophobia

Statement from RWJF President and CEO Richard Besser, MD, denouncing the hateful and corrosive rhetoric and violence aimed at Jewish people and Muslim people—particularly in light of the escalating war in the Middle East.

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RWJF Statement on a Potential Federal Government Shutdown

Statement from RWJF President and CEO Richard Besser, MD, on the potential effects of a federal government shutdown.

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America’s broken child care system deserves a permanent fix

Federal child care funding from the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act is set to expire on September 30. RWJF Executive Vice President Julie Morita highlights the importance of reinstating these critical funds so that every child, regardless of their background, family income level or neighborhood, has the opportunity for the healthiest possible start in life.

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News Releases

News Release
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RWJF Announces 2022 Award for Health Equity Winners

RWJF announced nine winners of the 2022 Award for Health Equity, which celebrates individuals who have changed health systems and policies at a local level to increase the chance for everyone to have a fair and just opportunity for health and wellbeing.

3-min read

Health Disparities
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RWJF Selects 2023 Culture of Health Prize Winners

RWJF announced the nine communities chosen to receive the 2023 RWJF Culture of Health Prize. The Prize celebrates communities across the country where community members and organizations are collaborating to build solutions to barriers that have created unequal opportunities for health and wellbeing.

6-min read

Public and Community Health
Regulatory Comments
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Comments on Proposed Update to Federal Regulations Prohibiting Disability Discrimination

RWJF strongly supports HHS’ efforts to modernize its implementing regulations for Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to strengthen prohibitions against discrimination on the basis of disability in healthcare and human services programs.

16-min read

Health Disparities Policy and Law Disability
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Our Research

Browse our collection of research and data and evidence analyses.

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Staff & Trustees

The work of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is fueled by our staff, leadership team, and trustees’ unwavering commitment to health equity.  

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Focus on New Jersey

See how we’re working to make our home state a healthier place to live, work, and play.

OUR NJ WORK
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Financials

Led by our Guiding Principles, we act as good stewards of private resources in the public's interest. Here you can view our financial statements and tax returns.

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