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Dec 9, 2024

Riding a Fine Line: Devising Sustainable and Healthy Operations for the Army Caisson Horses of Arlington National Cemetery

The U.S. Army revised operations within its Caisson Detachment following two horse deaths in 2022. In this report, the authors evaluate these changes and offer guidance for improving caisson operations.
Press

Jun 13, 2024

Pardee RAND Graduate School Launches Master of National Security Policy Program at New Washington, D.C.–Area Campus

The Pardee RAND Graduate School is now accepting applications for its inaugural Master of National Security Policy Program. The recently launched program is the cornerstone of the school's new campus in the Washington, D.C., area and is designed to shape the next generation of national security policy researchers, thought leaders, and problem solvers.
Expert Insights

Aug 30, 2023

Turning Climate Information into Action for Stormwater Management in the Mid-Atlantic Region

This Perspective presents key information needs for stormwater practitioners in the Mid-Atlantic region and provides recommendations that would support more effective stormwater planning, design, and management in the face of climate change.
Video

Aug 30, 2023

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Turning Climate Information into Action for Stormwater Management in the Mid-Atlantic Region

RAND researchers discuss recommendations for more effective stormwater planning, design, and management in the Mid-Atlantic region in the face of climate change.
Tool

Apr 22, 2015

Community Resilience: Learn and Tell Toolkit

This toolkit is intended to teach people about community resilience so that they can then teach others. It has information and exercises, which individuals and organizations can use to communicate with their staff and service populations.
Research

Jun 26, 2013

District of Columbia Community Health Needs Assessment

Analyzes existing demographic, health status, and hospital service use data for the District of Columbia, as well as current stakeholder perspectives, health policy, and investment priorities.
Research

Apr 26, 2013

Oral Health in the District of Columbia: Parental and Provider Perspectives

Assesses the perspectives of Washington, D.C., stakeholders, including parents and providers, about the oral health of children.
Commentary

Oct 22, 2012

Understanding the Roots of Dramatic Black-White Cancer Disparities in the Nation's Capital

The burden of cancer is not experienced equally across the population: Nationwide, black Americans have higher rates of death from cancer than white Americans, and nowhere has this disparity been more apparent than in the nation's capital, writes Rebecca Anhang Price.
Press

Oct 22, 2012

Cancer Disparities Between D.C. Blacks and Whites Greater Than Those Nationwide

Across the United States in 2009, overall cancer incidence was 4 percent higher among blacks than among whites. The disparity was more striking in Washington, D.C., where the overall cancer incidence among black residents was 54 percent higher than the incidence among white residents.
Research

Sep 6, 2012

Monitoring Cancer Outcomes Across the Continuum: Data Synthesis and Analysis for the District of Columbia

This report synthesizes and analyzes available data regarding cancer-related outcomes among District of Columbia residents, highlighting key findings and data gaps across the continuum of cancer prevention, treatment, and outcomes.
Commentary

Aug 29, 2011

Quake a Disaster 'Drill' D.C. Flunked

Fortunately for the nation's capitol, Hurricane Irene and the East Coast earthquake proved to be relatively minor events, as far as disasters go. But before everyone breathes a sigh of relief, it would be wise to reflect on how people responded to what were essentially dress rehearsals for much bigger events, write Lynn E. Davis and Arthur L. Kellermann.
Press

Oct 21, 2010

Coordination Efforts Could Boost After-School Programming

Coordinating the work of the many different institutions involved in after-school activities -- including schools, nonprofits and municipal agencies like parks and libraries -- holds the promise of making programs better and more accessible to urban children and teens who need them.

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Riding a Fine Line: Devising Sustainable and Healthy Operations for the Army Caisson Horses of Arlington National Cemetery

Pardee RAND Graduate School Launches Master of National Security Policy Program at New Washington, D.C.–Area Campus

Turning Climate Information into Action for Stormwater Management in the Mid-Atlantic Region

Turning Climate Information into Action for Stormwater Management in the Mid-Atlantic Region

Community Resilience: Learn and Tell Toolkit

District of Columbia Community Health Needs Assessment

Oral Health in the District of Columbia: Parental and Provider Perspectives

Understanding the Roots of Dramatic Black-White Cancer Disparities in the Nation's Capital

Cancer Disparities Between D.C. Blacks and Whites Greater Than Those Nationwide

Monitoring Cancer Outcomes Across the Continuum: Data Synthesis and Analysis for the District of Columbia

Quake a Disaster 'Drill' D.C. Flunked

Coordination Efforts Could Boost After-School Programming

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Riding a Fine Line: Devising Sustainable and Healthy Operations for the Army Caisson Horses of Arlington National Cemetery

Pardee RAND Graduate School Launches Master of National Security Policy Program at New Washington, D.C.–Area Campus

Turning Climate Information into Action for Stormwater Management in the Mid-Atlantic Region

Turning Climate Information into Action for Stormwater Management in the Mid-Atlantic Region

Community Resilience: Learn and Tell Toolkit

District of Columbia Community Health Needs Assessment

Oral Health in the District of Columbia: Parental and Provider Perspectives

Understanding the Roots of Dramatic Black-White Cancer Disparities in the Nation's Capital

Cancer Disparities Between D.C. Blacks and Whites Greater Than Those Nationwide

Monitoring Cancer Outcomes Across the Continuum: Data Synthesis and Analysis for the District of Columbia

Quake a Disaster 'Drill' D.C. Flunked

Coordination Efforts Could Boost After-School Programming

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