DC Black Pride 2017
Join the celbration and also learn what the best way to protect your health.
Look for town halls and STD/HIV testing.
Health Departments Investigating Potential Measles Exposures
Date Released:
Washington, DC – The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, in collaboration with the Health Departments in Prince George’s County and the District of Columbia, is, out of an abundance of caution, informing people who were in certain locations including areas of Prince George’s Hospital Center (at specific times during May 9-13) and Children’s National Medical Center (specifically on May 13) about potential exposure to measles. While most individuals in the United States are vaccinated against measles, exposure to it poses potential risk to those who have not been vaccinated.
Capital Trans Pride 2017
The annual Trans Pride celebration, for members, supporters, family, and friends of the Transgender community.
- Health Screenings and HIV Testing
- Safer Sex Workshops
- Agenda/Program [PDF]
District of Columbia Lactation Commission Notice of Public Meeting
The District of Columbia Lactation Commission will hold a public meeting on Monday, May 22nd, at 6 pm, at the Department of Health, 899 North Capitol St., NE, Room 306, Washington, DC 20002. Below is a draft agenda for the meeting.
Health System Plan Public Hearling
When: Thursday, May 25, 2017, 10 am
Where: DOH Headquarters, 899 North Capitol Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002, 6th Floor, Room 6002
To Testify: contact the State Health Planning and Development Agency by Wednesday, May 24, 2017 by 4:45pm at 202 442-5875.
Each person testifying will be allowed up to 5 minutes. Testimony may also be submitted in writing before the hearing, or they may be presented at the hearing orally and/or in writing.
2017 Animal Health Fairs
Select the link below to view the various sites
2017 Animal Health Fair - English
2017 Animal Health Fair - Español
OraQuick Advance HIV 1-2/HCV Waived Rapid Test Training
New Service Provider Prerequisite: Rapid HIV Testing On-line.
If you are a new service provider you must complete the above on-line training and provide proof of completion before you may attend this training.
OraQuick Advance HIV 1-2/HCV Waived Rapid Tests
INSTI HIV -1/HIV-2 Antibody Test
New Service Provider Prerequisite: Rapid HIV Testing On-line.
If you are a new service provider you must complete the above on-line training and provide proof of completion before you may attend this training.
Please note: These course will not cover counseling skills, HIV/AIDS information or HIV/AIDS education.
Revisions will be made periodically; please check for updates.
OraQuick Advance HIV 1-2/HCV Waived Rapid Tests
New Service Provider Prerequisite: Rapid HIV Testing On-line.
National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 2017
National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day is an annual observance that takes place on April 10 to educate the public about the impact of HIV and AIDS on young people and to highlight the work young people are doing across the country to respond to the epidemic. Advocates for Youth 
is the lead