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Redstone Center's Jeff Hild Delivers Testimony on Three DC Council Bills Addressing Community Adversity, Hospital Spending on Community Building and WIC Expansion

On July 11th, Jeff Hild, Policy Director at the Redstone Center, delivered testimony commenting on three bills before the DC Council Committee on Health.

Redstone Center's Wendy Ellis Delivers Inaugural Downing Lecture at Howard University

On June 22nd, Wendy Ellis delivered the inaugural John W. Downing Jr. Lectureship at Howard University.

Redstone Center Encourages DC Council to Include Health Equity Framework in Amendments to DC Comprehensive Plan

The Redstone Center submitted testimony to the DC Council urging inclusion of a health equity framework as one of the Comprehensive Plan's "Guiding Principles."

Redstone Staff Urge DC Council to Fully Fund Healthy Students Amendments Act, Student Fair Access to Schools Act, and Protect Key Prevention Programs

On April 9, 2019, Bill Dietz delivered testimony before DC Council’s Committee of the Whole.

Leading Voices in Food Podcast featuring Bill Dietz on Obesity, Undernutrition & Climate Change

In February 2019, Bill Dietz, Redstone Center Chair, joined Kelly Brownell for Episode 27 of the Leading Voices in Food Podcast.

Redstone Center Opposes USDA's Proposal to Delay Implementation of Standards for Whole Grains, Sodium and Flavored Milk in Schools

On January 26th, the Redstone Center submitted comments to the USDA in opposition to a proposed rule.

Redstone Center Testifies Before DC Council on School Physical Activity, Physical Education Provisions in Proposed Legislation

Sarah Baldauf, Senior Director of Communications, Outreach and Engagement at the Redstone Center, testified on behalf of the Center.

Jeff Hild, Policy Director, Testifies Before DC Council on Early Childhood Care Bills

On September 27th, 2017, Jeff Hild, Policy Director at the Redstone Center, testified before the Council of the District of Columbia.

New STOP Obesity Alliance Infographic: Young Adults, Excessive Weight Gain, Opportunity for Intervention & Prevention

The STOP Obesity Alliance at the Redstone Center created a one-page infographic highlighting key takeaways from Director Bill Dietz’s recent editorial.

Redstone Center Fellow and Research Assistant Team Up to Teach Local 8th Graders About Nutrition Facts & Follies

Redstone Fellow, Allison Sylvetsky Meni recently presented to a group of 8th grade students on making healthful choices.