John W. Robitscher, MPH

Addressing food insecurity requires more than food banks and temporary relief; it demands resilient systems and resilient people. This is where public health, food systems, and community resilience converge: building networks that support local growers, school meals and investing in communities.

❤️ Choosing more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains in daily meals
❤️ Limiting foods high in saturated and trans fats
❤️ Staying physically active; just 30 minutes a day adds up
❤️ Avoiding tobacco use and moderating alcohol

High cholesterol is one of those conditions that often develops silently. But with education, awareness, and access to care, we can change the trajectory. The encouraging truth is that small, consistent steps can make a big difference:

In the U.S., about 1 in 10 adults has high total cholesterol, myself included! A statistic that may sound small, but represents millions of people at higher risk for heart disease and stroke. Behind each number is a life, a family, and a community impacted. 🧵

Women face unique chronic disease risks, yet research has long centered on men, which creates blind spots in prevention & treatment. On #WomensEqualityDay, let’s push for health equity so research, policy & care reflect the diversity of those we serve.

Women face unique chronic disease risks, yet research has long centered on men, which creates blind spots in prevention & treatment. On #WomensEqualityDay, let’s push for health equity so research, policy & care reflect the diversity of those we serve.

Employers have a unique opportunity to support their teams’ well-being, proactively reduce the burden of chronic disease, and create a healthier, more engaged workforce. Prevention works best when it’s built into everyday life, and workplaces are the perfect platform to make that happen!

By helping businesses save on FICA taxes, Employers Choice creates room to reinvest in employees... whether that’s through training, technology, or other growth initiatives. For me, this partnership is about reframing HR as a key lever for health prevention.

Healthy employees are the foundation of a thriving organization. That’s why I’m excited to welcome Employers Choice as a partner at ProVention Health. Their approach is a smart, practical way for employers to invest in prevention while reducing costs: a win for both companies and their workforce.

Healthy employees are the foundation of a thriving organization. That’s why I’m excited to welcome Employers Choice as a partner at ProVention Health. Their approach is a smart, practical way for employers to invest in prevention while reducing costs: a win for both companies and their workforce.

Healthy employees are the foundation of a thriving organization. That’s why I’m excited to welcome Employers Choice as a partner at ProVention Health. Their approach is a smart, practical way for employers to invest in prevention while reducing costs: a win for both companies and their workforce.

Blending Art & Public Health: Creative Expression Transforms Community Well-Being Blending Art & Public Health: Creative Expression Transforms Community Well-Being In the ever-evolving world of public health, leaders and practitioners are constantly searching for new approaches to engage communities, foster well-being, and spark lasting change. While data, policy innovation, and technology often steal the spotlight, a powerful and underutilized force has begun to emerge—creativ

Blending art with #PublicHealth transforms #communities. Creative expression, through murals, music, theater, or storytelling, can heal, inspire, and connect. It breaks barriers, fosters #resilience, and makes #health messages resonate. Creativity is a tool for #change.

I talked about #resilience; now I’m living it. #PublicHealth faces cuts, dispersed teams, and decades of progress at risk. Resilience must be built into how we hire, #lead, fund, and serve -- not as a crisis response, but survival. It’s no longer a talking point. It’s the way #forward.

Today is National Nonprofit Day, and I can’t help but reflect on the journey that led me to found ProVention Health Foundation. It has required persistence, patience, and a deep belief in the mission. It's not easy, but the work we do makes it all worth it.

Today is National Nonprofit Day, and I can’t help but reflect on the journey that led me to found ProVention Health Foundation. It has required persistence, patience, and a deep belief in the mission. It's not easy, but the work we do makes it all worth it.

Great share from Yale School of Public Health about the role that exercise can play in improving cancer survival rates. The fact that there was a 37% lower chance of death for colon cancer patients who followed an exercise program is amazing.

I’ve spent my career in public health, and I’ve seen what happens when prevention is out of reach: chronic disease becomes much more likely. HALT changes that by putting evidence-based, life-saving tools directly into the hands of the people who need them most. https://haltchronicdisease.org/

I’ve spent my career in public health, and I’ve seen what happens when prevention is out of reach: chronic disease becomes much more likely. HALT changes that by putting evidence-based, life-saving tools directly into the hands of the people who need them most. https://haltchronicdisease.org/

Charlotte's story is a great reminder of why vaccines are so important. So many people have lost loved ones to terrible diseases like measles... but because we've had access to these vaccines for so long, it's easy to forget how dangerous and detrimental these diseases can be.

But prevention isn’t just about what you do every day. It’s also about what you don’t ignore. Routine checkups help catch issues early when they’re easiest to treat. Skipping them can mean missing the chance to prevent something small from becoming something serious.

RFK Jr. is considering firing all the members of the influential preventive services task force. The United States Preventive Services Task Force plays an important role in protecting access to low-cost or free cancer screenings and tests for chronic diseases.

I've spent decades working to advance chronic disease prevention & I'm concerned to read that RFK Jr. is considering removing all members of the USPSTF. This task force is a cornerstone of evidence-based public health, and getting rid of it would be harmful for the general population.

So important to acknowledge that there is a clear link between societal inequality and susceptibility to pandemics. We can't improve health equity if we aren't honest about how these disparities impact public health.

Why asking about social determinants of health is so important A patient’s occupation can be misleading. Asking the right questions led to referrals for help. Learn how your practice can make a difference too.

If we want better health outcomes, we need to stop diagnosing in a vacuum. At ProVention Health, we believe that the real drivers of chronic disease aren’t just biological. They’re social, economic, and environmental. If we aren’t addressing those upstream factors, we’re just chasing symptoms.

It may not sound groundbreaking, but consistent, proper hand hygiene is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of infections that can trigger or worsen chronic conditions, especially for people with compromised immune systems or pre-existing health issues.

Great video, Sheena. Unfortunately, many people are unsure how to feel about vaccines. It's important that everyone (in healthcare or not) are able to talk respectfully but educationally to people who are skeptical about vaccines.

I'd love to know which action organizations are taking to prevent chronic disease that stand out most to you and why, so be sure to share in the comments below!

Our latest blog outlines how organizations can lead the way in chronic disease prevention, but here’s what I’d add: this is more than a healthcare issue. It’s a leadership one. When business leaders prioritize health, they create ripple effects that extend far beyond their workplace walls.

The Rising Challenge of Chronic Disease: How Organizations Can Lead the Way in Prevention The Rising Challenge of Chronic Disease: How Organizations Can Lead the Way in Prevention Understanding the Chronic Disease Epidemic Chronic diseases—such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and obesity—are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States and around the world. As of 2025, more than 76% of U.S. adults are living

At @ProVentionHealth, we see prevention as a way to build resilience into your workforce, reduce long-term costs, and help people live fuller, healthier lives. 🧵

Important findings in this piece. The fact that economic disparities impact the health of children so drastically cannot be ignored and is the first step toward creating a more equitable healthcare system.

As healthcare professionals, we have to acknowledge how racism, trauma, lack of access, and underrepresentation in the healthcare system have created gaps in care and trust. #ChronicDiseasePrevention

Through our work at ProVention Health, we see every day how physical and mental health are inextricably linked. You can’t address one without considering the other. That’s why #MinorityMentalHealthAwarenessMonth matters.

In this country, the burden of chronic disease is not evenly distributed. Neither is the burden of mental illness. And too often, these two burdens compound in communities that are already navigating structural barriers to care, stigma, and socioeconomic inequities. 🧵

In this country, the burden of chronic disease is not evenly distributed. Neither is the burden of mental illness. And too often, these two burdens compound in communities that are already navigating structural barriers to care, stigma, and socioeconomic inequities. 🧵

➡️ Grilled over fried
➡️ Olive oil instead of butter
➡️ Fresh ingredients over ultra-processed meals

These small changes can have a big payoff in the long run!

While these are healthier fats, diets high in saturated or trans-fats LDL (bad cholesterol) and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. Now, I’m not saying you have to give up your favorite foods forever. But you can start with a few simple swaps:

There are good fats that our body needs; not consuming fat is actually unhealthy, too. However, we should try to consume unsaturated fats, which are in foods like fish, avocado, nuts, as well as sunflower, soybean, canola, and olive oil.