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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.

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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.

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Third Annual Redstone Center Pilot Program Grants Awarded, Fellows Named

In January 2018, the third annual Redstone Center Pilot Program grants were awarded to Kate Applebaum, Amira Roess, and Allison Sylvetsky Meni.

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Dietz Publishes Comment in The Lancet on 'Double-Duty Solutions' for 'Double Burden' of Global Malnutrition

On October 10th, 2017, Bill Dietz published a Comment in The Lancet, Double-Duty Solutions for the Double Burden of Malnutrition.

Dr. Dietz Serves as Expert Panelist on Senate Congressional Briefing on Water and Public Health

On September 12th, 2017, Redstone Center Chair, Dr. Dietz, served as an expert panelist on a Senate Congressional briefing on drinking water.

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Redstone Center Proposes a Health Equity Framework to the DC Comprehensive Plan

In June 2017, the Redstone Center submitted a proposed amendment to the DC Comprehensive Plan.

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Wendy Ellis Awarded Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Fellowship

March 2017, Wendy Ellis, MPH, doctoral student and Milken Institute fellow, was awarded a Doris Duke Fellowship.

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

The Lancet Commission on Obesity - Second Convening

On October 18 – 20, 2016, the Redstone Center hosted the second multi-day convening of The Lancet Commission on Obesity (LCO).

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2nd STOP Obesity Alliance Roundtable on Obesity Management and Coverage

On May 25, 2016, the STOP Obesity Alliance at The George Washington University hosted its second roundtable discussion on Obesity Management and Coverage.

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.