Building a Culture of Health

When we work together to create opportunities that improve health equity for everyone, we’re building a Culture of Health.

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What do we mean by a Culture of Health?

In partnership with others, we work to develop a Culture of Health rooted in equity that provides every individual with a fair and just opportunity to thrive, no matter who they are, where they live, or how much money they have.

WHY THIS MATTERS

Focus Areas

To advance health equity, we invest in four broad areas:

EXPLORE EACH AREA

  • Health Systems

    Bringing key health systems together around a shared goal of better health for all

  • Healthy Children and Families

    Supporting research and programs that expand our understanding of growing up healthy

  • Healthy Communities

    Supporting initiatives that help communities reach their greatest health potential

  • Leadership for Better Health

    Helping leaders address health challenges across the nation

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How We Work

With our partners, we promote policies, practices, and system change to amplify unheard voices, shift the national conversation about health and wellbeing, and dismantle structural barriers to equity. Learn more about our approach, strategic vision, and equity-building efforts.

How We Work
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Measuring Our Progress

By continually collecting and reviewing data, we learn whether we are making the right investments and help communities understand what drives their successes and where they need to target further efforts.

WHAT WE’VE LEARNED

Latest RWJF News 

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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Selects 2023 RWJF Culture of Health Prize Finalists

The Foundation celebrates communities at the forefront of advancing a fair and just opportunity for health.

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Health Disparities
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Equitable Policy Change Can Power Health Improvement in New Jersey

A report by RWJF recommends equity-based policies to transition New Jersey to a place where everyone has a just opportunity to achieve their healthiest life possible—without roadblocks based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, ability, or class.

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Health Disparities Policy and Law Community Power
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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Welcomes May Ng as Chief Investment Officer

In the role of chief investment officer, May Ng will oversee all aspects of management of the endowment portfolio; execute overall investment policy, asset allocation, manager selection, and portfolio risk; and work closely with the mission-driven Impact Investments team.

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