Strategic Communications Posts
The Curb Cut Effect: How A Fix For One Group Benefits Us All
The origins of the football huddle, impact of the GI bill, and the creation of modern-day sidewalk curbs have more in common than you think.
We Need More Science for Breakfast
Do you know how much science went into that bacon strip on your breakfast plate? This month saw the launch of FedByScience, a coalition of 16 universities telling stories of success in solving problems in farming and food production.
A Sobering Lens for What Should be a Joyous Time
This year’s County Health Rankings show that health gaps persist not only by place, but also by race and ethnicity. Birthweight is one example.
Big Bird Is Here to Help
Our favorite Sesame Street characters are helping children learn to cope with traumatic experiences.
In Northern Virginia, a New Report Reveals Stark Disparities in Opportunity
Interspersed among some of the country's wealthiest communities are “islands of disadvantage.”
The Value of Embracing a Difficult Past
At age 15, Carissa McGee was the star athlete of her hometown. By 16, she was one of New Mexico’s youngest female inmates. This is her story.
An Invisible Threat to Our Nation’s Children
It’s time to take a more proactive approach to address this health hazard.
Building Healthier Communities That Thrive
Meet the incredible winners of this year's Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Culture of Health Prize!
Creative Work Round-up
The Burness Creative team has had a busy first half of 2017. Here’s a highlight reel of our work so far this year.
It’s a Great Time to Be a Baby
Researchers and advocates are hard at work to ensure that our next generation has a healthy start to life.
