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Komodo Health Collaborates With Robert Wood Johnson Foundation To Advance New Research on Diet and Health

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Monday, January 8, 2024
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Komodo Health, in collaboration with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and Mathematica, today announces a new program that will fund innovative studies to explore the impact of diet-related diseases across the country.

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  • Komodo Health, in collaboration with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and Mathematica, today announces a new program that will fund innovative studies to explore the impact of diet-related diseases across the country.
  • As part of this news, the Diet-Related Health (DRH) Research Program is launching a competitive call for proposals, seeking new research projects focused on the impact of diet on health to accelerate new strategies for improving nutrition, preventing childhood obesity, and advancing diet-related health equity in the U.S.
  • Komodo Health, RWJF, and Mathematica will host an informational webinar on January 22 at 1 p.m.
  • It will include an overview of the de-identified real-world data that will be available to grantees for analysis within Komodo’s Healthcare Map.

Nonprofit Finance Fund Receives $5.5 Million to Support Community-Owned Assets in New Jersey

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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NEWARK, N.J., Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) is pleased to announce a $5 million investment from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF).

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  • NEWARK, N.J., Nov. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nonprofit Finance Fund (NFF) is pleased to announce a $5 million investment from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF).
  • The investment will support lending to New Jersey community development corporations, community land trusts, faith-based and other nonprofits pursuing property ownership for long-term community well-being.
  • NFF will also receive a $500,000 grant to fund the implementation of this work.
  • Organizations interested in partnering on these efforts or accessing capital for community-centered projects can be in touch at: [email protected].

NEW DATA SHOWS RACIAL AND ETHNIC DISPARITIES FOR MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES WHO HAVE DIFFICULTY WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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Activities of daily living include dressing, bathing, walking across the room, transferring in and out of bed or chair, using the toilet, and eating.

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  • Activities of daily living include dressing, bathing, walking across the room, transferring in and out of bed or chair, using the toilet, and eating.
  • "Not only are Black and/or Latino/a beneficiaries more likely to report activity of daily living difficulty, but they are also more likely to lack important resources available to manage their care."
  • Not only are Black and/or Latino/a beneficiaries more likely to report activity of daily living difficulty, but they are also more likely to lack important resources available to manage their care.
  • Caregivers of Black and/or Latino/a beneficiaries reporting difficulty with activities of daily living are more likely to be younger than 65 and be a non-spousal female relative compared to caregivers of white beneficiaries.

RWJF AND NORC SURVEY RACISM IN THE NURSING INDUSTRY

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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PRINCETON, N.J., May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) examined nurses' experiences and perceptions of racism and discrimination in healthcare settings and nursing schools through a survey conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago. The nationwide survey investigated the extent and severity of racism and discrimination happening around nurses, how often it's reported, and the culture of the institutions where it occurs.

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  • PRINCETON, N.J., May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) examined nurses' experiences and perceptions of racism and discrimination in healthcare settings and nursing schools through a survey conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago.
  • The nationwide survey investigated the extent and severity of racism and discrimination happening around nurses, how often it's reported, and the culture of the institutions where it occurs.
  • The survey found that the groups most likely to experience microaggressions from patients are Asian, Black/African American, and Latino/Hispanic nurses.
  • The survey respondents concluded that additional training and educational programs would be beneficial to addressing this problem, including at nursing schools where respondents reported a culture of racism exists.

Institutional Capital for Social Impact: New Investment Bank Focused on Bringing Capital to Disinvested Communities

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Monday, May 22, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Momentus Securities , a first-of-its-kind investment bank with a social purpose, has launched with the goal of driving institutional capital to America's small businesses and nonprofits — and positioning "social impact" as a fully investable asset class for institutional investors.

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  • Momentus Securities intends to facilitate the deployment of $3 billion of social capital by 2026.
  • We are transforming how institutional investment capital is unlocked and channeled into high-need community investments," said Momentus Securities President and CEO Alicia Reyes, who brings 27 years of experience in investment banking and private equity to Momentus Securities.
  • These portfolios will offer institutional investors the opportunity to support communities and participate and invest at a scale not previously available.
  • "We will test and scale new products that expand access to capital to disinvested communities, and we will aggregate capital through technology and authentic community relationships."

MarComm Agency Revive Recognized by the Webbys, The One Show, the Shorty Awards, and Healthcare Advertising Awards

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Revive, a marketing and communications agency, was recently honored by multiple organizations for campaigns with several valued clients. The Healthcare Advertising Awards awarded five honors:

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  • Along with the Healthcare Advertising Merit Award, SHIFT — the bold and eye-catching nurse-focused campaign created in partnership with RWJF — received additional recognition.
  • "We as an agency are so proud of the recognition for our work," said Chris Bevolo, Revive CEO.
  • The Webbys, The One Show, the Shorty Awards, and the Healthcare Advertising Awards are international award programs that recognize and honor excellence in areas of marketing and advertising, including website, video, mobile, social, animation, marketing, and podcasts.
  • Learn more about how Revive can help your organization drive revenue and level up your brand here: www.reviveagency.com .

Lack of Men of Color Graduating From the Health Professions Declared a Crisis by Association CEOs

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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The Federation of Associations of Schools of the Health Professions (FASHP) has declared the low number of historically underrepresented men of color (HUMOC) graduating and entering the health care professions a national crisis.

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  • The Federation of Associations of Schools of the Health Professions (FASHP) has declared the low number of historically underrepresented men of color (HUMOC) graduating and entering the health care professions a national crisis.
  • Of those, 431 (6.46%) were HUMOC (263 Hispanic/Latino men, 147 Black/African American men, 18 American Indian/Alaska Native men and 3 Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander men).
  • Of those, 1,251 were HUMOC (664 Hispanic/Latino men, 565 Black/African American men, 13 American Indian/Alaska Native men, and 9 Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander men).
  • Of the 824 2021-2022 U.S. public health doctoral graduates, 230 were men ( Association of Schools & Programs of Public Health [ASPPH]).

MICHELLE OBAMA ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF PLEZi NUTRITION: A PUBLIC BENEFIT COMPANY WITH A PURPOSE TO HELP RAISE A HEALTHIER GENERATION OF KIDS

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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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NEW YORK, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at The Wall Street Journal's Future of Everything Festival, former First Lady Michelle Obama delivered closing remarks on the state of children's health in the U.S. and urged the thousands of industry leaders in the room and streaming online to be part of the change that will bring this generation of kids into a healthier future. As part of her remarks, Mrs. Obama announced the launch of PLEZi Nutrition, a Public Benefit Company on a mission to create higher standards for how the U.S. makes and markets food and beverages for kids, leading with nutrition, taste, and truth. 

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  • The company is focused on lowering sugar content and lowering sweetness to help adjust kids' palates to crave less sweetness overall.
  • More than an effort to create better products, PLEZi Nutrition will also provide an educational platform for parents and kids.
  • PLEZi is intended to replace sugary drinks and snacks that do not support kids' health and to help promote healthier habits.
  • Going forward, PLEZi Nutrition will be investing 10% of profits right back into the broader movement to promote kids' health.

NAFC Presents Seventh and Final RWJF Award for Health Equity to the late Nancy Lascheid

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
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Alexandria, VA, March 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC) presented the Seventh and Final Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Award for Health Equity to Nancy Lascheid, Co-Founder of Neighborhood Health Clinic in Naples, Florida.

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  • Alexandria, VA, March 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC) presented the Seventh and Final Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Award for Health Equity to Nancy Lascheid, Co-Founder of Neighborhood Health Clinic in Naples, Florida.
  • After seven years, Nancy Lascheid is the final recipient of this award.
  • “Nancy Lascheid is the perfect recipient of the final RWJF Award for Health Equity and is a shining example of the incredible impact made by those that dedicate their lives to service, “said NAFC President and Chief Executive Officer Nicole Lamoureux.
  • The NAFC honored Nancy at its 2022 Charitable Healthcare Symposium by presenting the award to her daughter, Leslie Lascheid, who worked alongside her mother and is the current CEO of the Neighborhood Health Clinic.

PUBLIC FINANCE INITIATIVE LAUNCHES NEW RACIAL EQUITY IN BOND MARKETS GRANT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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BOSTON, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Public Finance Initiative (PFI) and its collaborating partners are pleased to announce the forthcoming launch of the new Bond Markets and Racial Equity Framework and program. The first-of-its-kind Framework will be launched at a National League of Cities Congressional City Conference this week and offer support and direction for issuers, investors, and other bond market actors interested in catalyzing change for racially inequitable conditions in their communities, via a new technical assistance and grant program.

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  • BOSTON, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Public Finance Initiative (PFI) and its collaborating partners are pleased to announce the forthcoming launch of the new Bond Markets and Racial Equity Framework and program .
  • To support issuers and borrowers, PFI has partnered with PFM Group Consulting LLC's Center for Budget Equity & Innovation (PFM CBEI) and PFM Financial Advisors LLC, who will together lead a groundbreaking cohort-based national grant and technical assistance program on bond markets and racial equity.
  • This project applies GARE's racial equity analysis to demonstrate how government can be a force for achieving racial equity.
  • "Embedding racial equity into municipal bond markets is a commonsense solution for building healthier communities," said RWJF Lead Impact Investment Officer Zoila Jennings.