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NWHF Releases Oregon Obesity Study - April 6th, 2009

Northwest Health Foundation releases seven-year Oregon obesity study conducted by Dr. Kenneth Thorpe, Professor and Chair, Department of Health Policy and Management, Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University.

Obesity Report Press Release

Chronicle of Philanthopy - Five Great Program Officers - May 3rd, 2010

NWHF’s Chris Kabel profiled as one of the nation’s “Five Great Program Officers.”

Chris Kabel Profile

New Research: Oregonians Believe Soda Companies Contribute to Kids’ Obesity - May 24th, 2010

Northwest Health Foundation releases results from a statewide study that presents Oregonians’ opinions about the relationship between soda advertisements, soda companies, and childhood obesity.

DHM Soda Survey - Press Release - DHM Soda Survey