Sumner M. Redstone Center for Prevention & Wellness

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.

excessive weight gain among young adults

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.

Sumner M. Redstone Center for Prevention & Wellness

Second Annual Redstone Center Pilot Program Grants Awarded, Fellows Named

January 2017, the Redstone Center Pilot Program grants were awarded to Uriyoán Colón-Ramos and Kim Robien.

Sumner M. Redstone Center for Prevention & Wellness

Dr. Dietz, WHO's Margaret Chan Keynote National Academy of Medicine's Annual Meeting

On October 17, 2016, the National Academy of Medicine held a symposium on Reversing the Dramatic, 30-Year Rise in Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes.

Center for Community Resilience

Convening on Adverse Childhood and Community Experiences

On April 21 - 22nd, 2016, the Redstone Center hosted a convening of the Building Community Resilience (BCR) initiative.

Sumner M. Redstone Center for Prevention & Wellness

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.

Building Community Resilience

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).

STOP Obesity Alliance

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.