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Bill Dietz Co-Authors American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement to Reduce Sugary Drink Consumption in Children and Adolescents

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released a policy statement describing the "grave health threat" of excess consumption of sugary drinks.

Report: Lancet Commission Examines the 'Global Syndemic': The Interplay of Obesity, Undernutrition & Climate Change, Co-Chaired by Bill Dietz

On January 27th, 2019, the Lancet Commission on the Global Syndemic of Obesity, Undernutrition and Climate Change released its report and policy brief.

STOP Obesity Alliance, Based at the Redstone Center, Releases New Obesity Coverage Study & Interactive Maps

On November 14, 2018, the STOP Obesity Alliance presented new research at Obesity Week.

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.

Building Community Resilience Approach, Framework Published in Special Issue of Academic Pediatrics

The article describes the interplay between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in the context of adverse community environments (ACEs).

Building Community Resilience Co-Hosts Congressional Briefing on Childhood Trauma

On July 26th, 2017, Building Community Resilience (BCR), a Redstone Center initiative, co-hosted a briefing on childhood trauma.

Redstone Center's Building Community Resilience Partners with DC Office of Resilience to Inform City's First Resilience Strategy

The Redstone Center led a group of health and public health leaders through a strategic visioning exercise.

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.