February is a month of reflection and bold actions championing health equity. It is a month where we recognize the legacy of Black Americans who laid the foundation for the activists, health care professionals, social entrepreneurs, and everyday heroes who worked hard to address injustice in our world. It is also American Heart Month, a time when the nation spotlights understanding, preventing, and treating heart disease. Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the nation. In 2014, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) declared February as Environmental Justice Month, which is a grassroots movement that advocates for economic and racial justice and environmental stewardship in decision-making.

It’s officially 2022! As we move into the new year, let’s take a moment to celebrate the successes and highlights of the last 12 months.

If you are what you eat, then Montgomery County, Maryland kids could soon have the chance to be healthier. It’s all part of Bill 1-22 Eating and Drinking Establishments - Healthy Meals for Children, which would require restaurants to include certain healthy food and beverage options on their kids’ menus.