On November 12, the Food Safety & Hygiene Inspection Services Division will present information sessions for Food Truck Vendors.  Topics that will be covered include an overview of important changes to the vending requirements, as well as the application and inspection process, and certificate issuance. In conclusion, there will be a question and answer period. Sessions will be held from 2 pm to 4 pm at the Department of Health, 899 North Capitol Street, NE, 2nd Floor Board Room 216, Washington, DC 20002. Please bring a picture ID in order to gain access into building.

World AIDS Day happens every year
on December 1 to remember those
lost to the disease, to raise awareness
about HIV, as well as to find out about 
protecting yourself and others from
becoming HIV infected. For many people the day is associated with the red ribbon, an instantly recognizable symbol. Wearing a red ribbon is asimple way to show your support.

The District of Columbia Department of Health WIC State Agency hosted their 3^rd Annual DC Breastfeeding Event this August in honor of National Breastfeeding Month. The event was held at the Mead Center for American Theater in Washington, DC. The event celebrated breastfeeding families, featured the importance of family support in breastfeeding and encouraged work place support for mothers who are breastfeeding and going back to work. The event included exhibits, plenary sessions, and break out educational sessions on breastfeeding topics.