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VÍDEO: Descubre con nuestro equipo de Lead-Safe DC cómo proteger a tu familia del plomo. Comprueba. Analiza. Protege. 🔗dchealth.dc.gov/service/chil…
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🎥 Hear from the Lead-Safe DC team as Lead Poisoning Prevention Week wraps up. Lead exposure is preventable. Check for lead hazards and make sure children are tested, including 2 tests before age 2. 🔗dchealth.dc.gov/service/chil…
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Even a small amount of lead can be dangerous for kids. It’s National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, learn how you can reduce lead exposure in your home and keep your little ones safe! Visit: bit.ly/4yKA2nA #LeadFreeKids
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What does the latest Alzheimer’s research mean for our communities? Join @alzassociation & DC Health for a free webinar on breakthroughs in early detection, treatment, and prevention. 📅 Tuesday, Nov 18, 2026 🕐 1-2:30 PM Register: bit.ly/4donMS1 or call 800-272-3990.
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Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) is very contagious, but there are things you can do to prevent catching or spreading it. Visit: dchealth.dc.gov/publication/…
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Rabies prevention starts with you! While enjoying DC’s beautiful parks, remember to keep your distance from wildlife. While any mammal can contract rabies, raccoons and bats are the most frequent carriers in DC. If bitten, seek medical care immediately. rabies.info@dc.gov.
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Team #DCHealth wears pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 🩷 Early detection saves lives. Uninsured or underinsured in DC? You may be eligible for a free mammogram and diagnostic testing through our WISH Cancer Screening Program. Visit: dchealth.dc.gov/service/wish…
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Now Hiring: Communications Director [Supervisory, Public Affairs Specialist]. DC Health seeks a strategic communications leader to shape agency messaging, guide crisis response, and elevate public health impact across the District. Visit careers.dc.gov Job ID: 33714
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Save time this season by getting your flu, COVID, and RSV shots in one quick visit. It is perfectly safe to pair them up if you're eligible, and you won't need to make separate appointments. Find a vaccine site near you today: vaccines.dc.gov
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Octubre es el Mes de la Concientización sobre el SMSL (Síndrome de Muerte Súbita del Lactante). Familias merecen contar con los conocimientos y las herramientas necesarias para crear un entorno de sueño seguro. Visita: bit.ly/3TPhjsN
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October is SIDS Awareness Month, a time to learn, share, and support safe sleep practices for infants. Every family deserves the knowledge and tools to create a safe sleep environment. Let’s work together to reduce SIDS & support healthier futures. Visit: bit.ly/3TPhjsN
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Respiratory virus season is here! Protect yourself and others by getting your flu and COVID shots. You can get them together (just use different arms). No prescription needed for anyone ages three (3) and older for a COVID shot at local pharmacies. Visit: dchealth.dc.gov/page/covid-1…
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National Mammography Day reminder: Your health comes first! If you are uninsured or underinsured in DC, Maryland, or Virginia, the WISH Cancer Screening Program provides free screenings. Protect your health and schedule yours: 📞 202-442-5900 or visit: dchealth.dc.gov/service/wish…
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🌱 DC Health is hiring a Food Policy Data Analyst! Help build dashboards and tools that track food access, the local food economy, and more, all to support a healthier, more equitable District. Apply today! 📊💙 Visit careers.dc.gov and enter Job ID33676
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Today is National Latino HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Protect your health, get tested & know your status. It’s the safest & most empowering step you can take. Testing is fast, confidential, & available across the District. Take control of your health today. 💛 getcheckeddc.org
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Watch the Committee on Health dive into the HealthCare Facilities Regulation Amendment Act, big steps toward stronger care and coverage in DC.
The Committee on Health holds a public hearing on the HealthCare Facilities Regulation Amendment Act of 2026 and the Health Benefit Exchange Authority Technical Amendment Act of 2026. WATCH BELOW 👇
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🚨 SMEs Wanted! We are looking for 18 Subject Matter Experts to review proposals for our medical & support services. 📅 Key Dates: • Due: Oct 16, 2026 • Notified: Oct 26 • Review: Nov 16–Dec 8 📧 Apply: Send your resume to HAHSTARFAs@dc.gov!
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📢 FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: DC Health is looking for administrators for the PrEP & Housing Program, a transitional housing initiative for young MSM of color. Pre-Application Conference- 📅 Oct 14 | 10-11 AM 🔗 Register: OGMDCHealth.eventbrite.com 📝 Grant: communityaffairs.dc.gov/publ…
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On today's PHIG Impact Report, Santiago Gonzalez-Irizarry and Larissa Pardo detail how @_DCHealth is improving staff collaboration and advancing an enterprise-wide approach to data modernization by leveraging #PHIG funding. 🎧: discover.astho.org/4hVnTWi. @CDCgov @NNPHI_ORG
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DC Health will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026, in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day. We look forward to serving you again when regular business hours resume on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
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