Healthy Weight for All Children

RWJF pledges $500 million to help all children in the U.S. grow up at a healthy weight. Since 2007, RWJF has committed $1 billion to reverse the childhood obesity epidemic.

RWJF pledges $500 million to help all children in the U.S. grow up at a healthy weight. Since 2007, RWJF has committed $1 billion to reverse the childhood obesity epidemic.

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“This commitment is part of [our] effort to build a Culture of Health in every community.” @RisaLavizzo

Talk Health Insurance to Me

RWJF's bilingual advertising campaign designed to encourage key segments of the uninsured to enroll in health coverage continues to provide info on quality, low-cost health insurance plans, financial help, and in-person assistance.

RWJF's bilingual advertising campaign designed to encourage key segments of the uninsured to enroll in health coverage continues to provide info on quality, low-cost health insurance plans, financial help, and in-person assistance.

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Let’s not forget that more than 40 million people remain uninsured. There is still more work to be done to make sure all those who are eligible can get the coverage they need and deserve. ”

—"New Year, Coverage for Millions," John R. Lumpkin, RWJF senior vice president and director, Targeted Teams

6.6M

have gained coverage or renewed their health plan through HealthCare.gov.

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Building a Culture of Health

RWJF President and CEO Risa Lavizzo-Mourey reflects on making health an
American priority.

What does building a Culture of Health mean to you? At RWJF it means working hand-in-hand with all to transform what it means to be a healthy nation, finding the places where the seeds of a Culture of Health are being planted, and joining forces to build small victories into a national movement.

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    Our Next Big Chance

    Our Next Big Chance

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    Our Next Big Chance

    The nation achieved historic gains in health insurance enrollment last year, but our work is not done. RWJF President and CEO Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, MD, reminds us that the upcoming open enrollment period presents an opportunity for us to build a Culture of Health together that includes affordable health insurance for all.

    Our Next Big Chance

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    The nation achieved historic gains in health insurance enrollment last year, but our work is not done. RWJF President and CEO Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, MD, reminds us that the upcoming open enrollment period presents an opportunity for us to build a Culture of Health together that includes affordable health insurance for all.

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