John W. Robitscher, MPH
@jrprovention.bsky.social
President Provention Health Foundation. Passionate about advancing public health by focusing on prevention, fostering resilience, and empowering communities through innovative collaborations and impactful programs. www.proventionhealth.org
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.
August 7, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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.
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.
July 28, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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.
Welcome to the first (official!) post in my new series called Preventing Chronic Disease: Everyday Habits, Lifelong Health. I wanted to start with something small that can make a big difference: cutting back on saturated fats and trans fats. 🧵
July 10, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Welcome to the first (official!) post in my new series called Preventing Chronic Disease: Everyday Habits, Lifelong Health. I wanted to start with something small that can make a big difference: cutting back on saturated fats and trans fats. 🧵
Chronic disease is the leading cause of death and disability in the U.S., but it’s also one of the most preventable. That’s why I’m excited to launch a new series here exploring this topic and how we can take small daily steps to reduce the risk of chronic disease.
June 23, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Chronic disease is the leading cause of death and disability in the U.S., but it’s also one of the most preventable. That’s why I’m excited to launch a new series here exploring this topic and how we can take small daily steps to reduce the risk of chronic disease.
We’ve never aimed to be everything to everyone. Instead, we’ve doubled down on what matters most: evidence-based prevention. From our HALT Diabetes tool to our work in type 2 diabetes, oral health, and medical-dental integration, we’ve prioritized the areas where we can make the biggest difference.
May 8, 2025 at 5:19 PM
We’ve never aimed to be everything to everyone. Instead, we’ve doubled down on what matters most: evidence-based prevention. From our HALT Diabetes tool to our work in type 2 diabetes, oral health, and medical-dental integration, we’ve prioritized the areas where we can make the biggest difference.
Too often, we talk about preventing chronic disease without supporting the full structure of prevention. At the CDC, cancer, diabetes, and heart disease receive funding, but without investment in physical activity and nutrition, we’re balancing on a three-legged stool. 🧵
May 5, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Too often, we talk about preventing chronic disease without supporting the full structure of prevention. At the CDC, cancer, diabetes, and heart disease receive funding, but without investment in physical activity and nutrition, we’re balancing on a three-legged stool. 🧵
If we're empowered with our #health, we'll take action sooner when we know something is off, potentially preventing the huge financial burden of waiting to treat ourselves once our conditions are severe. #Proactivity can help multiple areas of your life -- health, #longevity, and #finances.
April 30, 2025 at 2:46 PM
If we're empowered with our #health, we'll take action sooner when we know something is off, potentially preventing the huge financial burden of waiting to treat ourselves once our conditions are severe. #Proactivity can help multiple areas of your life -- health, #longevity, and #finances.
Our mission at ProVention Health is to spark innovation in #PublicHealth. I'm a believer in just trying out new, innovative ideas. Worst case scenario is that it doesn't work and you have to throw the idea out. Best case scenario is that it changes or SAVES lives. www.proventionhealth.org/
April 7, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Our mission at ProVention Health is to spark innovation in #PublicHealth. I'm a believer in just trying out new, innovative ideas. Worst case scenario is that it doesn't work and you have to throw the idea out. Best case scenario is that it changes or SAVES lives. www.proventionhealth.org/