Press Releases

Breast Cancer Survivor Saves Lives With Early Detection Outreach Program for Uninsured Women at Risk in South Florida Thursday, November 10, 2011

Delaware Mother Helps People with Disabilities Manage Routine Health Exams Thursday, November 10, 2011

New York Dentist Educates Hispanics on Preventing AIDS, Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Stopping Domestic Violence Thursday, November 10, 2011

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation® Announces Winners of the 2011 Community Health Leaders Award Thursday, November 10, 2011

Health Worker Champions Access to Health Care in Western Kansas Farming Communities Thursday, November 10, 2011

San Diego Father Helps Pediatric Cancer Patients and Their Families Travel to Chemotherapy Appointments Thursday, November 10, 2011

Former Foster Child Guides Disadvantaged Native Hawaiians Into Nursing Careers Thursday, November 10, 2011

Pennsylvania Physician Provides Free Health Care to Working Poor Thursday, November 10, 2011

Korean Immigrant Helps Asian-Speaking Seniors in Philadelphia Area Stay out of Nursing Homes Thursday, November 10, 2011

Advocate Remakes New Jersey Soup Kitchen to Provide Healthy, Locally Grown Fare to the Hungry and Homeless Thursday, November 10, 2011

Community Advocate Improves Access to Health Care in Arkansas’ Poorest Region Thursday, November 10, 2011

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Announces Winners of the 2010 Community Health Leaders Award Thursday, August 12, 2010

Retired Attorney Honored for Bringing Health Education and Services to Disadvantaged Communities in Central Florida Thursday, August 12, 2010

New York City Mother Honored for Helping Women Living With HIV and AIDS Learn About and Manage Their Disease Thursday, August 12, 2010

Mother Honored for Developing Support Services for Brain Injury Survivors in Southwest Virginia Copy Thursday, August 12, 2010

San Francisco Physician Honored for Creating a “Medical Home” for Former Prison Inmates and Their Families Thursday, August 12, 2010

Environmental Justice Advocate Honored for Establishing an Organic Foods Cooperative Market in an Oakland, Calif., Community Thursday, August 12, 2010

Minnesota Resident Honored for Creating a New Model of Care for Dementia Sufferers Thursday, August 12, 2010

Community Activist Honored for Creating Programs to Assist LGBT Youth in Chicago; Thousands Served Each Year Thursday, August 12, 2010

Boston Physician Honored for Providing Free Health Care to Homeless Women Thursday, August 12, 2010

Phoenix Dentist Honored for Creating Free Dental Clinic for the Homeless Thursday, August 12, 2010

Albuquerque Physician Honored for Opening a Clinic for Low-Income, Uninsured Patients and for Advocacy Thursday, August 12, 2010

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Expands Its Reach in the Southern United States Community Health Leaders Award Partners with Houston-Based Harris Foundation Friday, January 15, 2010

New York Health Advocate Ray Lopez One Of Ten Americans Chosen To Receive $125,000 National Award For Improving Local Health Conditions Wednesday, October 29, 2008

North Dakota Child Health Care Advocate Donene Feist One Of Ten Americans Chosen To Receive $125,000 National Award For Improving Local Health Conditions Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Utah Health Reformer Judi Hilman One Of Ten Americans Chosen To Receive $125,000 National Award For Improving Local Health Conditions Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Alabama Attorney Stephen Black One Of Ten Americans Chosen To Receive $125,000 National Award For Improving Local Health Conditions Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Massachusets Health Activist Jonathan Delman One Of Ten Americans Chosen To Receive $125,000 National Award For Improving Local Health Conditions Wednesday, October 29, 2008

New York Health Literacy Activist Maria Ramos One Of Ten Americans Chosen To Receive $125,000 National Award For Improving Local Health Conditions Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Philadelphia Violence Prevention Activist Scott Charles One Of Ten Americans Chosen To Receive $125,000 National Award For Improving Local Health Conditions Wednesday, October 29, 2008

South Los Angeles Foster Care Advocate Zaid Gayle One Of Ten Americans Chosen To Receive $125,000 National Award For Improving Local Health Conditions Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Deaf Minnesota Health Care Advocate Anita Buel Chosen As One Of Ten Americans To Receive $125,000 National Award For Improving Local Health Conditions Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Hawaii Disabilities Advocate Deann Canuteson One Of Ten Americans Chosen To Receive $125,000 National Award For Improving Local Health Conditions Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Ten Extraordinary Americans Recognized For Local Innovation In Improving Health And Health Care Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Announces its 2007 Community Health Leaders Award Recipients Thursday, October 4, 2007

Janice Ford Griffin Named National Program Director for CHL Friday, July 20, 2007

African-American advocate for teens receives $120,000 special leadership award for creatively engaging youth in post Hurricane Katrina environment Thursday, September 21, 2006

Texas non-profit leader who restored lifesaving adaptive medical equipment and services to people with disabilities in the aftermath of Katrina receives $120,000 Special Leadership Award Thursday, September 21, 2006

Biloxi health center director succeeding against great odds to provide medical services to low-income patients in the aftermath of Katrina receives $120,000 leadership award Thursday, September 21, 2006

Recognized for their inspiring, creative and life-preserving leadership in the post- hurricane Gulf, five to receive a special Robert Wood Johnson Gulf Coast Community Health Leadership Award Thursday, September 21, 2006

Vietnamese-American pastor receives $120,000 special leadership award for promoting, protecting, and preserving community after Katrina Thursday, September 21, 2006

New Orleans woman works to solve environmental justice and health concerns for most vulnerable in post-Katrina Gulf receives $120,000 special leadership award Thursday, September 21, 2006

Meet Our 2006 Gulf Coast Leaders Friday, September 1, 2006

Idaho Judge Receives $120,000 Award For Creating A Mental Health Court For Seriously Ill Defendants Thursday, June 22, 2006

Lowell Youth Mentor Receives $120,000 Health Leadership Award Thursday, June 22, 2006

Haitian-American Woman Who Overcame Poverty And Serious Health Problems To Help Those With Hiv/Aids In West Palm Beach Receives $120,000 Health Leadership Award Thursday, June 22, 2006

Dedicated Single Mother Receives $120,000 Award For Providing Access To Health Care For D.C.’S Most Vulnerable Residents Thursday, June 22, 2006

Woman Dedicated To Community Empowerment Receives $120,000 Health Leadership Award For Creating A Grassroots Organization In Mesa, Arizona Thursday, June 22, 2006

Young Arab-American Who Builds Bridges Between Detroit’s Arabs And African Americans Receives $120,000 Health Leadership Award Thursday, June 22, 2006

Former-Medic Dedicated To Providing Health Care To Northern Nevada’s Poor And Uninsured Receives $120,000 Health Leadership Award Thursday, June 22, 2006

Baton Rouge Woman Receives $120,000 Health Leadership Award For Helping Transform Louisiana’s Primary Care System Thursday, June 22, 2006

Visionary Blind Atlanta Woman Who Inspires Children To Overcome Their Own Disabilities Receives $120,000 Health Leadership Award Thursday, June 22, 2006

Denver Attorney Who Believes in Health Care Access for All Coloradoans Receives $120,000 Health Leadership Award Saturday, January 21, 2006