by Laura DeStefano | Dec 2, 2015 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives
Introduction In 2010, Campbell Soup Company rolled out its 2020 destination goals for Corporate Responsibility (Campbell Soup Company, 2011). Broadly, these goals are: to nourish our consumers, neighbors, workforce, and planet. The goal of nourishing our...
by Laura DeStefano | Nov 20, 2015 | News
On October 16, 2015, the National Academy of Medicine and the Institute of Medicine hosted the third annual DC Public Health Case Challenge. The case challenge aims to promote interdisciplinary, problem-based learning around a public health issue of importance to the...
by Laura DeStefano | Nov 5, 2015 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives
Introduction Improving the design and operation of the built environment at multiple spatial scales from interior design to urban planning to promote health and wellness is emerging as a top health care and public health priority in the United States (Bell and...
by Laura DeStefano | Nov 3, 2015 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives
Introduction Between 1927 and 1932, the Committee on the Costs of Medical Care (the committee)—an independent, multi-disciplinary body funded by contributions from eight foundations and assisted by professional associations, local and state health departments,...
by Laura DeStefano | Oct 20, 2015 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives
Abstract This paper offers a perspective with recommendations on opportunities for the private sector to improve road safety outcomes globally. Road safety has been recognized as an increasing public health burden that disproportionately affects low- and...
by Laura DeStefano | Oct 19, 2015 | News
The National Academy of Medicine today awarded the Gustav O. Lienhard Award to Robert Brent for his foundational research into environmental risk factors for birth defects and cancer, and for his career-long dedication to free, compassionate counseling for expectant...
by Laura DeStefano | Oct 19, 2015 | News
The National Academy of Medicine today awarded the 2015 Rhoda and Bernard Sarnat International Prize in Mental Health to Kay Redfield Jamison and Kenneth Kendler — the first time two separate nominees are receiving the award. Kay Redfield Jamison, Dalio Family...
by Laura DeStefano | Oct 19, 2015 | News
The National Academy of Medicine has selected five outstanding health professionals for the class of 2015 NAM Anniversary Fellows. Chosen from excellent groups of nominees, they were selected based on their professional qualifications, reputations as scholars,...
by Laura DeStefano | Oct 19, 2015 | News
The National Academy of Medicine, formerly the Institute of Medicine, announced today the election of 70 regular members and 10 international members during its annual meeting. Election to the Academy is considered one of the highest honors in the fields of health...
by Laura DeStefano | Oct 19, 2015 | News
The NAM honored members Alan Leshner, Jonathan M. Samet, and Susan C. Scrimshaw for their outstanding service at the NAM/IOM Anniversary Celebration Gala on October 18 in Washington, DC. Leshner received the Walsh McDermott Medal, awarded to an NAM member for...
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