Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Public Health

We want to make staying healthy less costly, and improve the quality of life for all Americans.

Our Strategy

Health Impact Project: Advancing Smarter Policies for Healthier Communities (Deadline: September 28, 2012)

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Our Focus Areas

Uncovering what works
The right data can make all the difference in helping communities improve their health in tangible, measureable ways.
Learn more about: County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, Public health systems and services research and Public health law research.

Advancing smarter laws and policies
Policy and law can transform Americans’ health—and in a relatively short time.
Learn more about: a Network of legal support, Tobacco control and Health impact assessments.

Strengthening public health departments
Public health departments are being asked to help solve the nation’s most pressing health problems. How can we help them be more effective and accomplish more with less?
Learn more about: Accreditation and quality improvement.

Better Education = Healthier Lives

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Interactive Tobacco Map

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Public Health Recommended Reading

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