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African American Washingtonians die of diabetes complications at twice the national average rates. #LessSugarSavesLives #StopBuyinIt Let’s have a public hearing @CM_McDuffie @VinceGrayWard7 @BrianneKNadeau @trayonwhite wapo.st/2t5QPXC

Just in: New editorial from @UConnRuddCenter finds significant improvements in the quality of school meals post-implementation of The Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act, but does not find increased plate waste or participation losses. Read more: bit.ly/2TnlvhG

Kids are watching more food and beverage ads during children’s television programming and most of them are unhealthy, according to a new study from @CSPI: whio.com/news/local/mor…

The 2019 @RWJF #CultureofHealthPrize winners are inspiring the entire nation! Learn more rwjf.ws/2qiAIny

#DC poet @WasssupTe has a message for his community: drink water & ditch soda. In #StopBuyinIt, he urges city lawmakers to vote for a sugary drink tax to raise money for much-needed programs. Thanks @knewfornews w/@usnews for reporting. #DontMuteMyHealth spr.ly/60171Mo0f

A great example of why we support the Healthy Beverage Choices Bill to create a healthier DC community! Read more here: spr.ly/60131MjCN #LessSugarStrongerDC #GWRisWhy

We honor our veterans today -- and every day. Thank you for your service. #VeteransDay

Veterans, the red, white and blue waves because of selfless men and women like you. Today and every day, we honor and celebrate your and your families and deeply thank you for your service. #VeteransDay

Happening now at #APHA2019! @Voices4HK Executive Director Lori Fresina talks about progress and lessons from the initiative. Voicesforhealthykids.org #APHA19

#IndigenousPeoplesDay is here! Let’s inspire our next generation of Indigenous Peoples Day advocates. Download the NEW “For Our Future: An Advocate’s Guide to Indigenous Peoples Day” Toolkit at illuminatives.org/beilluminative/.

11/11 @CAgovernor @GavinNewsom, take a stance - join us, our co-sponsors @CaliforniaWalks, @American_Heart @AARPCA & @SafeRoutesCA & all the supporters in protecting our communities by prioritizing #safestreets for our most vulnerable. We need accountability - Sign #SB127 🖊️✔️

10/11 Signing #SB127 is urgent and cannot be further delayed - this is coming at the expense of injuries and deaths on our streets, healthcare costs due to lack of safe places to be physically active, and poor air quality due to too many cars on the road.

7/11 #SB127 holds Caltrans accountable to its own internal #completestreets policies and goals set over a decade ago, with little progress made to addressing #safety and accessibility needs of all road users.

5/11 Nearly 400 public schools are within 500 ft of a state highway affected by SB 127; this could mean 1000s of children walking and biking safely every day to school instead of the over 50% of kids that are driven daily. This is a *key* for parents: calmatters.org/commentary/saf…

2/11 Over 80 organizations representing these priorities are in strong support - knowing all to well the need for #safestreets and prioritizing children's safety over fast traffic, as well as doing everything possible to meet state #climate goals. calbike.org/our_initiative…

1/11 @CAgovernor @GavinNewsom, #SB127 authored by Senator @Scott_Wiener & co-authored by @laurafriedman43 @tashaboerner @RichardBloom @AsmEGarciaAD56 @DavidChiu @asmrichardbloom w/ strong support from @LorenaAD80 is a climate, health, and transportation priority bill for CA

FREE WEBINAR: Join @Health4Americas and @American_Heart for a conversation on "Cross-Sector Collaboration." Reserve your spot today! healthyamericaswebinars.org/cross-sector-c…

Powerful remarks by @Voices4HK VP & Executive Director Lori Fresina at RI Healthy Schools Coalition Breakfast for School Wellness Leaders on students leading change that matters. #TruthTellers #YouthAdvocacy #HealthyKidsRI @RIHSC_1