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Roadmaps to Health Community Grants Call for Proposals

The 2012 Roadmaps to Health Community Grants, which will support two-year state and local efforts among policymakers, business, education, health care, public health and community organizations, will be managed by Community Catalyst and are part of the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program, a collaboration of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute (UWPHI).

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Rob English on Organizing for Policy Change

On May 16, 2013, the Governor of Maryland signed a bill authorizing more than $1 billion in funding for school construction and renovation efforts in Baltimore—the single largest investment in Baltimore city neighborhoods. Nearly 140 of Baltimore city’s 162 schools are in very poor condition – some even in complete disrepair. In addition to creating better learning...

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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Announces 2016 RWJF Culture of Health Prize Finalists

Congratulations to the 16 communities selected as finalists for the fourth annual RWJF Culture of Health Prize. Announced today, the Prize honors communities that place a high priority on health and bring diverse partners to achieve local change. Selected from nearly 200 applicants, the following 16 finalist communities are one step closer to the coveted national Prize:...

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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Announces RWJF Culture of Health Prize Finalists

Congratulations to the 15 communities selected as finalists for the 2015 RWJF Culture of Health Prize. Announced today, the Prize honors communities that place a high priority on health and bring diverse partners to achieve local change.

The following Prize finalists were chosen from more than 340 applicants: ...

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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Selects 2019 RWJF Culture of Health Prize Finalists

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) today announced the 12 communities chosen as finalists for the RWJF Culture of Health Prize. The Prize recognizes communities that are bringing partners together around a shared commitment to health, opportunity, and equity.

Selected from nearly 200 applicant communities, the following 12 finalist communities are one step closer to...

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Rural America’s Opportunity for Equity

One in 5 Americans live in rural areas where they experience higher rates of disease and earlier death than those living in suburban and urban parts of the country. In October and November, County Health Rankings & Roadmaps will explore strategies to achieve better health in rural communities in a two-part webinar series.

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RWJF Commission to Build a Healthier America Releases Recommendations on Ways to Create a Healthier Nation

This week, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Commission to Build a Healthier America released their latest recommendations on ways-beyond health care-citizens and stakeholders can work together to create a culture of health.  At an event held January 13, 2014, Commissioners discussed their recommendations, answered questions, and shared examples of promising programs and...

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RWJF funding for CHR&R to end in 2026

Our primary funder, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, has decided to end funding for County Health Rankings & Roadmaps next year. This means that the 2025 Annual Data Release will likely be our last.

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Safety and social support

Safety and social support are how we take care of each other. Community safety and support includes work that builds belonging and social connection, meeting the needs of individuals and families, and violence and injury prevention efforts. Some examples are mental health services, housing support, community centers and financial assistance programs. Meeting people’s needs while holding individuals accountable for their actions can help keep us all safe.