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

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.

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

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

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.

Sumner M. Redstone Center for Prevention & Wellness

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

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.

Sumner M. Redstone Center for Prevention & Wellness

Redstone Center Encourages DC Council to Include Health Equity Framework in Amendments to DC Comprehensive Plan

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."

Bill Dietz testifying

Redstone Staff Urge DC Council to Fully Fund Healthy Students Amendments Act, Student Fair Access to Schools Act, and Protect Key Prevention Programs

On April 9, 2019, Bill Dietz delivered testimony before DC Council’s Committee of the Whole.

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

Leading Voices in Food Podcast featuring Bill Dietz on Obesity, Undernutrition & Climate Change

In February 2019, Bill Dietz, Redstone Center Chair, joined Kelly Brownell for Episode 27 of the Leading Voices in Food Podcast.

Sumner M. Redstone Center for Prevention & Wellness

With Redstone Center Support, New Legislation Passes to Increase Physical Activity for DC Students

In December 2018, DC Council passed legislation to ensure students in DC public schools will soon have more time for play and physical activity.

Building Community Resilience

Wendy Ellis Honored with 2018 Aspen Institute Ascend Fellowship

Wendy Ellis, project director and co-principal investigator at Building Community Resilience, has been selected as a 2018 Aspen Institute Ascend Fellow.