The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has honored eight communities with its 2015 RWJF Culture of Health Prize, for working to ensure that all local residents have the opportunity to live a longer, healthier and more productive life.
The winners were chosen from more than 340 applicants. Their award includes a $25,000 cash prize.
"This year's RWJF Culture of Health Prize winners are inspiring examples of communities that are weaving health into everything they do," said Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, RWJF president and CEO. "These eight communities, and our 12 previous winners, are connecting to like-minded people across the country to build a Culture of Health movement fueled by bold ideas, collaboration and solutions so that everyone will have the opportunity and means to live the healthiest life they can."
The eight communities that received the award are:
1. Bridgeport, Conn.
2. Bronx, N.Y.
3. Everett, Mass.
4. Kansas City, Mo.
5. Lawrence, Mass.
6. Menominee Nation, Wis.
7. Spartanburg County, S.C.
8. Waaswaaganing Anishinaabeg (Lac du Flambeau Tribe), Wis.
To learn more about the unique projects each community developed to improve population health, click here.
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