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Beyond individuals: How and why neighborhoods matter for health

Dr. Ana Diez Roux discusses the impact of neighborhoods on health.

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04/22/10

The Roots of Children's Health and Education Begin in Early Childhood

Dr. Cathy Jordan discusses the complex interplay between education and health, which begins at a very early age.

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02/16/10

Aligning Forces for a Healthier America

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Commission to Build a Healthier America recommends strategies to improve the health of communities by focusing on social determinants of health. 

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11/24/09

The People's Health and the Health of the Environment - How Are They Connected?

Charlotte Brody, RN, discusses the impact of toxic chemicals in our environment and the resulting increases in ongoing health conditions and decreases in reproductive health.

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07/28/09

Immigrant integration

Daranee Petsod offers a framework for successful two-way integration of immigrants and receiving communities, noting its importance for health. 

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02/02/09

Tackling the Toxic Table in a Global Economy: Ten Steps We Can All Take

Dr. Wallinga provides 10 steps to improving health by spending our food dollars in ways that steer the future direction of our global food system in a healthier, more sustainable direction.

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12/05/08

Healthy Housing Standards: Fragmentation or Harmonization?

Dave Jacobs discusses the importance of developing healthy housing standards to protect public health, especially for children.

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10/06/08

Spending More and Getting Less for U.S. Health Care - What Can We Do About It?

Jan Malcolm explores the growing gap between our nation’s health spending and its results in terms of health status.

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08/21/08

Forming Authentic Collaborations to Address the Elimination of Health Inequities

Q & A with Jannina Aristy of Fieldstone Alliance in St. Paul

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07/01/08

Communication Matters - Framing Social Issues for Public Understanding and Support

Summary of a presentation on framing social issues by Diane Benjamin of FrameWorks Institute

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05/22/08

Changing What We Do to Confront Health Inequities

Dr. Anthony Iton, MD, JD, MPH, discusses interventions at the community and policy levels to confront health inequities

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03/09/08


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