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Howard County Unsweetened Campaign Led to 30% Drop in Soda Sales; Sales of other sugary drinks also fell
Kerry Darragh Aug, 10, 2022Residents of Howard County, Maryland bought fewer sugary drinks compared to residents in a control community after extensive community engagement, a media campaign, and policy…
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Join the fight against diabetes
Kerry Darragh Jun, 23, 2022Join the fight against diabetes We have a lot to be proud of here in Howard County. From our fantastic schools to our thriving cultural…
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Howard County likely voters strongly support public health measures
Kerry Darragh Apr, 12, 2022In a recent poll by Lake Research Partners, Howard County likely voters made their voice loud and clear in their strong support of multiple potential…
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Want to help us tackle chronic disease in Howard County? Join our virtual drop-in session next Wednesday!
Kerry Darragh Sep, 02, 2021Like so many communities across the country, diabetes and other chronic diseases threaten public health in Howard County - and disproportionately impact people of color. Much…
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New funding opportunity: Addressing diabetes through community outreach and engagement
Kerry Darragh Aug, 23, 2021***Deadline extended to October 4, 2021!*** Background Systemic racism has led to inequities that impact people of color and their health. If anything, the COVID-19…
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Horizon Foundation Executives Author Chapter on Fighting Big Soda
Akbar Tolbert May, 08, 2019A new book published by Oxford University Press features a chapter on the Horizon Foundation’s work with partners to fight the excessive consumption of sugary…
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Horizon Foundation and Sugar Free Kids Maryland Receive National Award for Work to Reduce Sugary Drink Consumption and Promote Healthy Choices
admin Oct, 24, 2018The Horizon Foundation and Sugar Free Kids Maryland have been named recipients of the 2018 National Forum for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Public Policy…
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Survey Finds Strong Support for Healthy Vending
admin Aug, 28, 2017A poll released today shows strong support in Howard County for legislation that would expand healthy food and drink choices in vending machines on government…
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HoCo Basketball Team Featured in Our March Madness Commercials
admin Mar, 09, 2017ESPN?! March Madness?! Yes, that’s right! We are launching a new set of basketball-themed videos as part of our “Real People” commercial series, which highlights…
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Dramatic Decrease in Howard County Sugary Drink Sales Featured in JAMA Internal Medicine
admin Mar, 06, 2017Soda Sales Drop 20 Percent After Three Years of Comprehensive Howard County Unsweetened Campaign The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Internal Medicine, a…
