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Programs Progress
Volume 3, Number 6 November/December 2011 Center for Health Policy at UNM Releases Poll Results on Latinos Perceptions of the ACA The RWJF Center for Health Policy at the University of New Mexico (RWJF-CHP) recently engaged in a collaborative survey with impreMedia and Latino Decisions focused on Latinos perceptions of the Affordable Care Act, and the well-being of the Latino community during the economic recession. The survey found that many Latino families have lost access to health insurance during this time; for example, 28 percent of Latinos have lost such access over the past two years, including 38 percent of Latinos making less than $40,000 annually. The survey appears to suggest that economic stress is driving Latinos attitudes toward health policy. For example, Latinos from the lowest income category (below $40,000), as well as those who currently lack health insurance, are more opposed to the individual mandate; and 52 percent of respondents who reported that their health care costs have increased over the past year are also opposed to the mandate. By providing policy-makers with accurate and timely information about how Latinos view health care policy, This issue of Leaders Link features the work of other Human Capital grantees who are leading discussions and research on communicating about science. For example:
Clinical Scholars alumnus Zachary Meisel, MD, MPH, MS, and Investigator Awards recipient Jason Karlawish, MD, participated on a panel about health writing for a lay audience at the Clinical Scholars annual meeting in November. They shared their expertise on this topic in a Journal of the American Medical Association commentary (November 9, 2011). The cover story for New Scientist magazine (October 29, 2011), part of a special report on Science in America, referenced the

Foundation Focus
Since its inception nearly 40 years ago, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has been committed to helping our grantees become effective communicators and translators of research. Our programs are designed to equip the best and the brightest to be change agentsand creating change requires clear communication that engages others with solid evidence. Its not surprising then, that today the Human Capital portfolio is home to some of the most influential communicators and leaders in all areas of health care. Even more exciting is that all of you are contributing to the discourse around translating research and building on corresponding evidence for best practices. For instance, in September, New Connections alumnus Shawn Bediako, PhD, led a chat on the Human Capital Grantee Network about translating research into policy. He and his guests discussed their efforts to move from gathering data to opening comprehensive sickle cell anemia programs in Arkansas and Maryland. This was the bestattended chat on the network yet. Listen to a recording here.

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RWJF-CHP aims to allow them to produce policies that improve substantive representation for this large and influential constituency group. Media coverage of the poll results included NPR, the Washington Post, United Press International, and Univision, among others. Read the Human Capital Blog post about the survey, authored by Gabriel R. Sanchez, PhD, an associate professor of political science at the University of New Mexico, an assistant director of the RWJF-CHP, and the director of research for Latino Decisions. Read More Programs Progress
Clinical Scholars Program Announces Call for Papers Clinical Scholars Program Issues Call for Applications Community Health Leaders Announces 2011 Award Recipients Alumnus Convenes Health Policy Fellows to Talk Policy, Public Health New Connections Holds Research and Coaching Clinic

work of two other Investigator Awards recipients, Matthew C. Nisbet, PhD, and Edward W. Maibach, PhD, MPH, as well as Scholars in Health Policy Research alumnus Brendan Nyhan, PhD. The cover story focused on communicating about science and cited work by Nisbet and Maibach on reframing climate change as a public health issue. Nyhans work showing the value of providing clear graphical information to translate evidence for the public was also featured in the story.

Youll see more on this topic in the coming monthsnot only from our grantees, but also on the Grantee Network. If you havent joined the network yet, email hcfeedback@rwjf.org and well send you an invitation to join. I look forward to your contributions to this stimulating conversation in the new year! Best regards, Linda Wright Moore Senior Communications Officer

Research Roundup
Health & Society Scholars Jason Block, MD, (07) published a paper in the November 15 issue of the American Journal of Epidemiology, finding that most people who live close to fast-food restaurants are not at an increased risk of gaining weight. The findings are based on a large-scale study that examined whether living near fast-food restaurants affects body mass index (BMI) over a 30-year period. However, Block and colleagues found that for women, living near fast-food restaurants is associated with very slight weight gain. Our study shows that its likely not where you live that matters, but what you eat, said Block. Researchers used data from the Framingham Heart Study Offspring Cohort, which tracked heart health and weight in patients from 1971 to 2001. Although the people studied in the Framingham area of southeastern Massachusetts were primarily White, they were diverse in terms of socioeconomic status, education and age. The study, Proximity to Food Establishments and Body Mass Index in the Framingham Heart Study Offspring Cohort Over 30 Years, received media coverage in the Wall Street Journal Health Blog, Reuters Health, and HealthDay News. Read More Research Roundup
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Inside Intelligence
Find out which RWJF Human Capital programs are accepting applications. RWJFLeaders.org now features Application Deadlines, listing the RWJF Human Capital programs with open calls for applications or nominations. Here, prospective applicants can find deadlines as well as links to additional program and application information.

Communications Corner

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Getting More Out of Social Media with Online Tools Throughout 2011, weve used this space to discuss the many ways that social media can benefit your work in health and health care. Hundreds of online tools are available to help you get even more from your social media accounts; here are some of the most useful. Read More Communications Corner

Cross-Program Harold Amos Medical Faculty Development Program Health & Society Scholars Investigator Awards in Health Poilcy Research New Connections Nurse Faculty Scholars Physician Faculty Scholars Scholars in Health Policy Research

Achievements & Accolades

Cross-Program On November 9, 2011, the Journal of the American Medical Association published Narrative vs. Evidence-Based Medicine And, Not Or, a commentary by 2008 Investigator awardee Jason Karlawish, MD, and recent Clinical Scholars alumnus Zachary Meisel, MD, MPH, MS (08). Karlawish and Meisel argue that evidence-based medicine often lacks the narrative to support the data and this leads to poor translation among the general public. They suggest that facts and figures are essential, but insufficient, to translate the data and promote the acceptance of evidence-based practices and policies. They then offer two ways that scientists can use the narrativeas counternarratives, designed to neutralize stories that promote disproven theories, and as a vehicle for telling the story about how the scientific conclusions were made. Read Meisels Human Capital Blog post about reactions to the study. Read More Achievements & Accolades
Clinical Scholars Community Health Leaders Cross-Program Executive Nurse Fellows Health & Society Scholars Health Policy Fellows New Connections New Jersey Nursing Initiative Nurse Faculty Scholars Scholars in Health Policy Research

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About these Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Human Capital programs: Harold Amos Medical Faculty Development Program Ladder to Leadership: Developing the Next Generation of Community Health Leaders New Connections: Increasing Diversity of RWJF Programming Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Center for Health Policy at the University of New Mexico Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Center for Health Policy at Meharry Medical College Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholars Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Community Health Leaders Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Executive Nurse Fellows Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health & Society Scholars Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellows Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Investigator Awards in Health Policy Research Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Nurse Faculty Scholars Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Physician Faculty Scholars Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Scholars in Health Policy Research

Annual Meetings and Seminars Executive Nurse Fellows Meeting of 2009 and 2011 Cohorts, Colorado Springs, Colo., Janurary 30February 1, 2012 Health & Society Scholars Annual Meeting, Princeton, N.J., April 1821, 2012 Scholars in Health Policy Research Annual Meeting, Leesburg, Va., May 30June 1, 2012 Are you using these free resources? RWJF Daily Clips service: humancapital@iqsolutions.com to sign up Media Interview Guide Media Tip Card: humancapital@iqsolutions.com for a PDF or hard copy

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