FIT DC on Black Lives Matter Plaza
- Workout led by Gym Jonez (Free BLM Plaza workout mat for first 100 participants)
- Performance by Backyard Band
- Refreshments by Turning Natural
- Walk-up Vaccination Clinic
An educational conversation about living with HIV and whether PrEP is the right option for you. Our panelist include Anthony Gutierrez, Octavia Yaz-mine Lewis, Jasmine Bryant and Lucas Rojas.
Trans Health is important. DC Health has partnered with several organizations to promote health and wellness in the Trans Community during May is: All About Trans.
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District of Columbia Tuberculosis Elimination Plan
(Soon to be Released)
Each year, we recognize World TB Day on March 24. This annual event commemorates the date in 1882 when Dr. Robert Koch announced his discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacillus that causes tuberculosis (TB).
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El 24 de marzo de cada año conmemoramos el Día Mundial de la Tuberculosis. Este evento anual recuerda la fecha en 1882 cuando el Dr. Robert Koch anunció que había descubierto el Mycobacterium tuberculosis, el bacilo que causa la tuberculosis (TB). Mas Información
The theme for the 2020 observance is “Ending the HIV/AIDS Epidemic: Resilience and Impact” (“Erradicar la epidemia del VIH/SIDA: Resiliencia e Impacto”).
DC Health would like to take this time to remember and honor Dr. Ron Simmons who campaigned for those living with HIV as well as prevent new HIV diagnoses.
Where: Hopin – an all-in-one virtual online event platform
The Division of Community Hygiene regulates facilities operation within certain industries.
"A Public Forum Addressing Violence Against Black Transwomen in DC". This educational forum will be held on June 30, 2020 and will be held online via Webex.
Moderator: Rayceen Pendarvis of "The Ask Rayceen Show"
Panelist: Dr. Kamilah Woodson- Howard University and Casa Ruby, Charmaine Eccles- Center for Black Equity, Jazmin Sutherlin- DC Center, Monroe Alise- FLUX DC, Kisha Allure- Casa Ruby......
Please let this statement sink in......In Washington, DC our nations capital, we have one of the highest rates of black trans murders in the nation.
Every year on March 10 — and throughout the month of March — local, state, federal, and national organizations come together to shed light on the impact of HIV and AIDS on women and girls and show support for those at risk of and living with HIV. This year marks the 14th annual observance of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD).
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