DC Welcomes Cannabliss
The first Ward 7 medical cannabis dispensary, Cannabliss, opened its doors on Aug. 14, at 4721 Sheriff Road NE in Deanwood. Unlike other such...
Howard University and Unity Health Collaborate to Serve Moms
Obstetrical care will see a boost in the District. Howard University, Howard University Faculty Practice Plan and Unity Health Care recently signed an agreement...
Facing Addiction and Mental Health Struggles
She was smoking marijuana before puberty. By the time she entered young adulthood she had graduated to PCP. And all of this while hearing...
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...
Call the Midwife
The recent closures of maternity wards at United Medical Center and Providence Hospitals have left expectant mothers in a bind. The dearth of healthcare...
Produce Prescription Program Launches at Alabama Street Giant
“How important is this? This is a matter of life and death,” said Councilmember Trayon White (D-Ward 8), “because a lot of people have...
The Changing Landscape of Health Care in Wards 7 and 8
This is the story of a new hospital and the way it could impact care east of the river.
For years, the health landscape in...
East of the River Hospital at St. Elisabeths
Mayor Bowser has released a site study for the construction of a new hospital east of the Anacostia River. It recommends the District construct...
What’s Safe for My Unvaccinated Child?
On June 15, Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) joined President Joe Biden in inviting the nation to celebrate July 4th in Washington DC. The invitation...
Expert Opinion: What Activities Are Safe for Your Unvaccinated Child?
The city is reopening around them, but families with children 12 and under face a quandry: what's safe for them to do?
The COVID vaccine...
