Join the District of Columbia's Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Administration for our community conversation.  The Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Administration of the DC Department of Health offers services to assist individuals in preparing for various types of natural and human-made hazards. Public health threats are ever-present, and the effects of these threats can […]

Join Kimberly M. Coleman, PhD, MPH, MCHES, CPH, for a community conversation about respiratory viruses, their risks, and how to prevent their spread. Dr. Coleman is health equity program manager for the Immunization Division of the District of Columbia's Health Care Access Bureau/Community Health Administration (CHA). She will discuss DC Health vaccine recommendations, where you can receive […]

We’re celebrating the launch of DC Villages with a kick-off event that will bring together members, volunteers, and ambassadors from Village communities across the District. Join us on Saturday, September 28th, as we enjoy an afternoon of great food, a live jazz band, and most importantly, the opportunity to meet and connect with others in […]

DC Health’s Brain Health Initiative will provide an overview of Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias, including types of dementia, risk factors, preventative care, and ways to connect to resources for both caregivers and those living with memory loss or dementia.

“Who Cares: The Caregiver Interview Project” is a new play focusing on the experiences and lives of people providing care and support to loved ones dealing with memory loss. Based on real-life experiences, this dramatic production illuminates the intimate, funny, and powerful experiences of those whose lives have been disrupted and transformed through care-giving. The […]