Hypothermia Hotline
See someone outside in need of shelter or a welfare check? Call the Shelter Hotline at 202-399-7093 or dial 311. If there is an immediate risk to safety, call 911. When...
Enroll in DC Health Link
DC Health Link’s open enrollment lasts three months. Residents have until Jan. 31, 2020 to shop, compare and get covered. Make sure to take...
Maternal Health Improvement Bill Progresses
Shortly before the winter recess in December the health committee convened to talk about the Maternal Health Care Improvement and Expansion act and give the community and advocates a chance...
Emergency Food Assistance
Know someone in need of food? Find food assistance immediately by calling the Hunger Lifeline at 202-644-9807. The hotline refers callers to local pantries,...
DC Health Link Opens Enrollment
Open Enrollment for health insurance through DC Health Link started on Nov. 1 for individuals and families. Residents have until Jan. 31, 2020, to...
New Hiking Destination East of the River Opens
On Saturday, Nov. 2, the DC Department of Parks and Recreation opened the District’s first unpaved trail in the DPR park system. Located in...
Spirit of the Game Fosters Skills for Sport and for Life
Lucy is jogging upfield, her gaze set back towards the disc. She’s followed close behind by Sage who’s shuffling in a slightly crouched stance....
Race For Every Child Kids Dash
The Race For Every Child, Oct. 19 at Freedom Plaza, is a fun event that promotes children’s health and wellness and raise much-needed funds...
Meet Your Neighbor
Jalan Burton is not your average pediatrician. She visits her patients instead of them having to come to her, and practices telemedicine. “Dr. J,”...
AARP Health Fair
The Southwest Waterfront AARP Chapter presents their eighth annual Community Health Fair on Oct. 16, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at River Park Mutual...
