Equity and overall wellbeing are not generally part of how we talk about health, and are not emphasized in our data collection. This has to change in order to truly move the needle on health equity ...

We need to talk about race. The story of our nation is one of justice and freedom, but the unspoken truth is too many people are shut out of equal opportunities because of the color of their skin.

RWJF funded nine national membership organizations, representing varied sectors, to administer the awards program over seven years (2016–2022). Each organization independently nominated individuals ...

To build a future where all communities thrive, and health equity is a reality, we must learn how others around the globe are reinventing their systems to dismantle barriers to health and wellbeing.

With Mount Adams in Washington to the north and Mount Hood in Oregon to the south, the windy Columbia River Gorge boasts ideal conditions for kite surfers and sailors. High-tech companies have moved ...

RWJF believes we can achieve health equity—faster and together—if we ground our work in the following principles: Are you an RWJF grantee (past or present)? Are ...

Traumatic childhood events such as abuse, neglect, and witnessing experiences like crime, parental conflict, mental illness, and substance abuse can result in long-term negative effects on learning, ...

Research is stronger, more accurate, actionable, and equitable if diverse groups of researchers who encompass varied perspectives and lived experiences are designing and conducting it. Yet, structural ...

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We all want to live in a country where everyone—no matter their race, ethnicity, or class—has a fair and just opportunity to reach their best health and wellbeing. But unfair treatment based on race, ...

Every community should be a place where people can live their healthiest lives. Regardless of race or income, everyone should have access to safe drinking water, green parks, and a reliable transit ...

A collection of 10 short stories that grapple with the deeply human issues that influence our health, from immigration, climate change, and gentrification, to cultural identity, family connection and ...