Recent events and the many, many events in our American history must cause us to come to terms with the fact that hate is here. We all have a role to play in addressing this reality so that it does not continue to divide, damage and destroy us and our democracy.

Type 2 diabetes. High blood pressure. Tooth decay. While most physicians are accustomed to treating these chronic illnesses, Yolandra Hancock, MD, was surprised when she began diagnosing these conditions in the patients who came to her practice.

Tilth Alliance is one of the many non-profit and community-based organizations that receives funding through the City of Seattle and sugary drink tax revenue. We invest the funding we receive into our nutrition programs so that all Seattleites, regardless of their income or resources, have access to healthy food. That’s important year-round, but as we close out the month of March - National Nutrition Month - we thought it important to share our success with others who may consider a sugary drink tax to support health and wellness programs in their own communities.