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Two hands holding opposite ends of a mask in front of a sunset.

With a focus on health equity, we stand strong in our commitment to a fair and just opportunity for health and wellbeing.

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) is focusing on four points essential to everyone's ability to achieve and maintain good health:

Access to Care - Family Supports - Food Security - Housing

While our nation is in a far better position with respect to COVID-19, the pandemic is still not over so any suggestion that its protections are no longer necessary is premature.

Julie Morita, RWJF Executive Vice President

CDC Resources

Information on how to get a vaccine, how to prepare for the vaccine and what to do after vaccination.

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America must lead the world to defeat COVID. Here are five ways to win.

RWJF President and CEO Richard Besser and Executive Vice President Julie Morita argue that the United States must summon the full weight of its scientific prowess and economic power to ensure that everyone has what they need to stay safe and healthy—no matter who they are, where they live, or how much money they make. Their five strategic priorities to defeat COVID-19 once and for all begins, but does not end, with vaccination—and the nation’s role in helping to end the pandemic does not cease at our borders.

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Resources from the Field

RWJF is monitoring COVID-19 and following guidance made available by the CDC and NIH.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): The CDC provides information on COVID-19 symptoms, testing, prevention, coping, etc., as well as frequently asked questions.

National Institutes of Health (NIH): NIH provides the latest research and information on the emerging, rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation.

National Academy of Medicine (NAM): NAM is mobilizing critical expertise to inform COVID-19 response and recovery efforts, including guidance on safely on reopening schools.

Coronavirus Rumor Control: FEMA is helping the public distinguish between rumors and facts regarding the response to COVID-19.

Coronavirus Resource Center: Johns Hopkins is helping advance the understanding of the virus, informing the public, and briefing policymakers in order to guide a response, improve care, and save lives.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA): FDA is working with U.S. Government partners, including CDC, and international partners to address the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak.

World Health Organization (WHO): WHO provides daily coronavirus situation reports, news, and recommendations for the public.
Grantee Resource
A new real-time visualization tool on COVID-19 data and analysis.

The US COVID Atlas

The US COVID Atlas is a near real-time visualization tool that provides access to current, validated county-level data and spatial analysis to help with better understand of the spread in communities and to bolster planning efforts.

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Related News and Insights 

Read expert perspectives and the latest research from RWJF to explore the opportunities and complexities of this topic.

Brief
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Changes in Health Care Cost Barriers with Medicaid Continuous Coverage and Enhanced Premium Tax Credits

An analysis of national survey data shows that policy changes implemented during the COVID-19 public health emergency made healthcare more affordable for nearly 5 million adults.

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Healthcare Coverage and Access
Morton County, North Dakota. City of Mandan. Lucille Kruckenberg (white sweater with red shirt underneath). Thelma Johannes (blue jean jacket with white trim and flowers). CommunityWorks North Dakota, securing a much needed first mortgage through Community Housing Capital, created affordable senior housing at Library Square. City leadership in Mandan, North Dakota envisioned their town as a place to live, work and play. Growing and developing their town not only took time, but diligence to the task. These leaders knew they needed to reach a broad spectrum of ages, as they attracted interest to their community. When affordable senior housing was brought to the table, everyone listened. Seeds were planted. The housing stock was equally challenged with too many buildings in disrepair. And often, these buildings posed environmental problems. One landmark building, the Mandan Public Library, became an ongoing topic of conversation. Leaders wondered how they might turn this significant property into an asset for the community. After much planning and discussion, Library Square began to take shape. Located at 100 1st St NW in Mandan, the initial senior housing project created more than 40 spacious apartments for seniors 55. Located at 100 1st St NW in Mandan, the initial senior housing project created more than 40 spacious apartments for seniors 55 and older. Led by Metro Plains Management, the team quickly recognized the need for further development. Envisioning an expansion to include additional apartment units, as well as community space, resulted in the conception of Library Square II. CommunityWorks North Dakota teamed with Metro Plains Development and secured low income housing tax credits and grant support from NeighborWorks® America. Securing a much needed first mortgage through Community Housing Capital, the team broke ground for Library Square II.

Health Systems: Disease Prevention and Health Promotion

Learn why shifting our national resources to prevent disease and promote good health can improve our health system for a healthier lifestyle across communities.

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Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Grantee Story
San Antonio, 2019. Silvia Gonzales (right) received assistance with help transferring a house title that she was otherwsie unable to naviagte heerself. She was in danger of losing the house and the financial benefits that come with it as she could not afford a lawyer. Mary Carrillo's (left) parents passed away and left their house in Mary's brothers name. When this brother passed away Mary was left in the dark on what to do. MAUC helped transfer the title to her name. Daniel Ibarra (left) was originally born in Mexico and came to the United States when he was 2. He was undocumented until age 8. Daniel was awarded a college scholorship program through MAUC and interend there for 3 summers. He now is a full time employee at MAUC and has the title of Housing Coordinater. He teaches several classes for the organization as well. MAUC stands for Mexican American Unity Council.

San Antonio Creates a Plan to Recover From COVID-19, and Build Resilience for the Future

San Antonio combined Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act funding with millions in city general funds to create a COVID-19 recovery and resiliency plan.

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Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
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