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Webinar: Applying Law and Policy Solutions to Public Health Challenges in the Coming Decade

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02/01/2019 10:00 AM EST

About 1 in 10 teens who have been on a date were also physically abused by a boyfriend or girlfriend in the last year. Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month is a national effort to raise awareness and protect teens from violence. You can help by spreading the word about teen dating violence, and ways to prevent it.…

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02/01/2019 10:00 AM EST

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Every year, 1 in 4 deaths are caused by heart disease.

The good news? Heart disease can often be prevented when people make healthy choices and manage their health conditions. American Heart Month is a great opportunity to spread the word about preventing heart disease.…

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01/30/2019 12:57 PM EST

February 20, 2019 | 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. ET Register Now

Join us on Wednesday, February 20 at 12:00 p.m. ET to learn about the role of laws and policies in creating a healthier Nation over the coming decade. Presenters will share an overview of the Healthy People 2030 development process, discuss the role of law and policy in the initiative, and demonstrate innovative efforts in the Nation’s largest cities to promote evidence-based legal and policy approaches to address population health challenges.…

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