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.
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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.
The Redstone Center led a group of health and public health leaders through a strategic visioning exercise.
On January 26th, the Redstone Center submitted comments to the USDA in opposition to a proposed rule.