In the three decades leading up to the COVID-19 pandemic, the difference in average life expectancy between White and Black people in the United States measurably shrank. Researchers analyzed changes ...

Richard Besser issued a statement in response to dozens of executive orders issued by President Donald Trump that roll back DEI initiatives and end diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, end ...

Listen in live to a set of daily conversations taking place over the course of a single week. Six visionary thinkers take the mic and pair up to talk to each other one-on-one in this five-part series ...

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.

A library of research, perspectives, and resources on fostering a healthy early childhood. To see the most current representation of the Foundation’s priorities related to helping children thrive, see ...

An independent, non-partisan group of leaders established to examine the many factors outside of medical care that influence health. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) formed the Commission to ...

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 ...

Addressing health inequities to ensure that all pregnant people—regardless of skin color, income, or zip code—have the opportunity for healthy pregnancies, healthy babies, and the ability to thrive.

We can all agree that healing from trauma fosters empowerment and helps individuals and communities reclaim their health and wellbeing. In Baltimore, meaningful partnerships, as exemplified through ...

Everyone deserves the chance to reach their best health and wellbeing. Partners in Austin are embracing the city’s rich cultural diversity and, by being responsive to resident and neighborhood needs, ...