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Building a Culture of Health means working together to develop solutions that can be scaled across all communities, and then taking action that supports these solutions. 

We use our Action Framework as a critical tool to achieve this. It identifies priorities—and organizes them under four distinct Action Areas—for driving measurable, sustainable progress and improving the health and wellbeing of all.

Making Health a Shared Value

In many ways, one’s personal health affects others. How can individuals, families, and communities work to achieve and maintain health and wellbeing for all?

DRIVING SHARED VALUE

Fostering Cross-Sector Collaboration

How can we encourage successful partnerships and policies and encourage ongoing cooperation across all sectors?

CONNECTING FORCES

Creating Healthier, More Equitable Communities

How can we develop safe environments that nurture children, support aging adults, and offer equitable access to healthy choices?

PROMOTING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES

Strengthening Integration of Health Services and Systems

How can healthcare providers work with institutional partners to address the realities of patients' lives?

INTEGRATING SYSTEMS OF CARE
Measuring RWJF Progress

Measuring Our Progress

Measuring progress is critical. We need to know where we are making headway, and where we need to work smarter. 

Building a Culture of Health rooted in equity requires establishing and tracking metrics and cultural indicators. Doing so helps pinpoint areas of success and opportunities for improvement.

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WHAT WE’VE LEARNED

How to Use the Action Framework

How does the Action Framework come to life in real communities? 

In our guide, we break it down sector by sector, using examples to show how different organizations put the Action Framework plan to use.

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