Commission on Obesity Report Ranked as One of the Top 100 Academic Papers in 2019
A recent report by The Lancet Commission on Obesity is ranked one of the top 100 academic papers for 2019.
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New Release: The 2025 Annual Report
This past year marked a transition for the Redstone Global Center, with the release of a new mission, vision, and strategic goals for 2025–2027. Our renewed focus centers on climate change and prevention-wellness research, emphasizing equitable adaptation. Through research, education, and cross-sector collaboration, we aim to engage and empower communities most at risk from climate-related health hazards.
“Hope is not a passive state, and it is more than plain optimism. Hope is action-oriented, and we must acknowledge the tough realities we face around climate, health, and adaptation while we work to chart a healthy future. I invite you to explore these report pages and consider how you might join us in this endeavor.”
Dr. Timothy Holtz, Chair & Director, the Redstone Global Center
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News & Updates
Protecting the Health of All Residents: A Sugary Drink Excise Tax in DC
On October 8, 2019, members representing a majority of the DC City Council introduced new legislation to implement an excise tax on sugary drinks.
Redstone Center Testifies on Priorities for DC Prevention Funding
Dr. Bill Dietz, Chair of the Redstone Center, presented testimony before the District's Public Health Integrated Advisory Committee.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released a policy statement describing the "grave health threat" of excess consumption of sugary drinks.
On January 27th, 2019, the Lancet Commission on the Global Syndemic of Obesity, Undernutrition and Climate Change released its report and policy brief.
On November 14, 2018, the STOP Obesity Alliance presented new research at Obesity Week.
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.
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."
On April 9, 2019, Bill Dietz delivered testimony before DC Council’s Committee of the Whole.