Featured
RWJF Health Policy Fellows 50th Anniversary
News
‘Sandra Made It Happen’: The Enduring Legacy of Sandra H. Matthews, Trailblazer at the National Academies
In October, the NAM presented the Sandra H. Matthews Cecil Award for Administrative Excellence to a National Academies staff member. Learn about the woman who inspired the honor. By Jamie Durana Sandra Rubylee Houston Matthews was a force of nature at the Institute of...
Bridging Practice and Policy: The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellows Program Celebrates 50 Years of Health Leadership
As the RWJF Health Policy Fellows Program marks five decades, alumni and program directors reflect on the program's impact By Marisa Coulton The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Health Policy Fellows program enables mid-career professionals to have a lasting...
Measuring and Managing: How One Physician Made His Mark on Combatting Climate Change in Health Care
When Dr. Jonathan Perlin first learned about the impact of sustainability matters on the health care field, he knew he had to do something about it—and he has, in a big way. For Jonathan Perlin, a career as a physician was a family affair. “As the first-born son of a...
Team From University of Maryland, Baltimore, Wins Grand Prize in 2024 D.C. Public Health Case Challenge
The winners of the 11th annual D.C. Public Health Case Challenge were announced on Oct. 18, 2024. This year’s challenge topic was “A Public Health Approach to Address Substance Use and Mental Health Concerns Among Emerging Adults in the DMV Area.” Vivek Murthy, the...
Featured Publication
Opportunities for Strengthening Climate Education for Clinical Health Professionals
The climate crisis is a health crisis. To effectively address this challenge, we must prepare clinicians with the knowledge and skills to manage climate-related health impacts.
A new NAM Perspectives discussion paper outlines key opportunities to strengthen climate education for health professionals. Explore how we can build a resilient, climate-ready healthcare workforce.
