In 2019, the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation and ReThink Health led discussions with Washtenaw community leaders to collaborate in ways that were both measureable and impactful to the community—focusing on one big thing, rather than lots of smaller, separate things.

The three-year “Closing the Gap” initiative is designed to address social determinants of health that contribute to adverse cardiovascular outcomes in underserved neighborhoods.

Alan Lieber, former President of Overlook Medical Center, and Rebecca Payne, who has served in a variety of leadership roles within the CDC and other areas of federal government, have joined Rippel as Executive Vice Presidents.

The report, Creating an Equitable Future for Health and Well-Being, highlights the ideas, hopes, and fears of more than 7,500 Americans.

As an action-learning partner to a growing and diverse field of stewards, we are committed to sharing real-time insights about transformative approaches at the frontiers of a rapidly changing world.

In our podcast series, guests share stories of their stewardship journey – navigating turbulent times and bringing communities together to support pandemic response, health equity, and transformational change.

Bobby Milstein, Rippel’s Director of System Strategy, explains the stewardship movement and the vital conditions that all people and places need to thrive.

The RWJF Culture of Health Prize honors and elevates communities for working at the forefront of advancing health, opportunity, and equity.

Rippel is proud to announce the election of two new trustees: Lydia Nadeau, RN, MBA, and Bob Atkins, PhD, RN, FAN. Each brings an abundance of experience and insight to Rippel.