The Global Syndemic represents the paramount health challenge for humans, the environment, and our planet in the 21st century.

The Lancet Commission on Obesity - First Convening

On February 16th - 18th, 2016, the Redstone Center hosted a multi-day inaugural convening of The Lancet Commission on Obesity.

Center for Community Resilience

Building Community Resilience Learning Collaborative Convenes in Cincinnati

On April 26 - 28, 2017, Building Community Resilience (BCR) convened partners from its five test sites.

STOP Obesity Alliance

3rd STOP Obesity Alliance Roundtable on Obesity Management and Coverage

On November 14, 2016, the STOP Obesity Alliance at the Redstone Center hosted its third roundtable discussion on Obesity Management and Coverage.

Sumner M. Redstone Center for Prevention & Wellness

Dr. Dietz, Milken Institute of Public Health Faculty Participate in Clinical Public Health Summit on Obesity for GW Medical School Students

From June 20–22, 2016, faculty from GWSPH participated in a clinical public health summit on obesity.

Sumner M. Redstone Center for Prevention & Wellness

Symposium on Innovative Collaborations Between Communities and Schools of Public Health

On March 1, 2016, the Redstone Center hosted a Symposium on "Innovative Collaborations Between Communities and Schools of Public Health."

Milken Institute School of Public Health, Sumner M. Redstone Global Center for Prevention and Wellness

Pre-Screening of Michael Pollan’s “In Defense of Food” Documentary, Panel Discussion

The Redstone Center held a special pre-screening of the PBS documentary In Defense of Food.

obesity framework

Commentary Calls for a New Approach to Prevent Obesity in Low-income, Minority Communities

In the last two decades, the NIH invested in two major multi-center studies aimed at the prevention of obesity in low-income children.

STOP Obesity Alliance

1st STOP Obesity Alliance Roundtable on Obesity Management and Coverage

On February 2, 2016, the STOP Obesity Alliance at The George Washington University hosted a roundtable discussion on Obesity Management and Coverage.