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In this issue:

• Note from the Commissioner
• Dr. Wen Speaks at Kerner Commission Conference
• WYPR 88.1FM – Dr. Wen Participates in Midday’s “Healthwatch” Segment
• Dr. Wen Voices Strong Support for The Healthy Beverages for Children’s Meal Bill
• The Hill: Dr. Wen Pen's Op-Ed About Sugary Drink Bill
• Baltimore Sun: Dr. Wen Writes Op-Ed About the Dangers of MD House Bill 771
• WJZ-TV, Channel 13: BCHD's James "JT" Timpson discusses the life-saving work of Safe Streets
• Deputy Chief of Staff Discusses Social Entrepreneurship and Government Regulation at Johns Hopkins Social Innovation Lab Panel
• Senior Medical Advisor Testifies in Favor of Establishing a Drug Cost Review Commission and Eliminating the Pharmacist Gag Rule
• Deputy Commissioner of Population Health and Disease Prevention Testifies in Favor of Modifications for Local Health Services Funding
• Tobacco Control and Cessation Manager Testifies in Favor of Increasing Minimum Age for Tobacco Purchase and Prohibiting the Sale of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems to Minors
• Deputy Chief of Staff Testifies in Opposition to Civil Penalties for Victims of Overdose
• Assistant Commissioner for Maternal and Child Health Testifies in Favor of Establishing “Thrive by Three” Fund
• Director of Lead Prevention Program Testifies in Favor of More Rigorous Blood Lead Level Standards to Trigger Services and Risk Reduction
• BCHD in the News