2016 Animal Health Fairs
The DC Department of Health Animal Service Program will be hosting the 2016 Animal Health Fairs throughout April, May and June.
For more information, please select the English or Spanish 2016 Animal Health Fair Flyer:
2016 Animal Health Fairs
The DC Department of Health Animal Services Program will be hosting the 2016 Animal Health Fairs throughout April, May and June.
National Transgender HIV Testing Day 2016
Transgender communities in the United States are among the groups at highest risk for HIV infection. Many in the transgender (trans) community have been dismayed by the continued impact of HIV and AIDS on our trans sisters and brothers. We have worked hard to address the epidemic from within—with the limited resources we’ve been able to generate—to try to mitigate the loss of lives. HIV claims far too many of us, along with severe poverty, violence, joblessness, and stigma.
Marijuana Private Club Task Force Meeting
On Friday, April 22, 2016, at 10:00 am, at 899 North Capitol Street, NE, 4th Floor, Room 406, Washington, DC 20002, the Marijuana Private Club Task Force, will hold its first monthly meeting to provide a report making recommendations regarding the potential licensing and operation of venues at which marijuana may be consumed that are within the lawful parameters for the possession, use, and transfer of marijuana set forth in section 401(a)(1) of the District of Columbia Uniform Controlled Substances Act of 1981, effective August 5, 1981 (D.C.
Fight the Bite: Community Event
On Saturday, July 16, 2016, join the DC Department of Health (DOH) in all eight wards for an informative session on how to protect yourself and others from mosquito bites this summer. In addition to educational materials DC residents will also receive mosquito protection kits. Please see the attached flyer for more details and specific locations in each ward.
Fight the Bite: Community Event
On Saturday July 16, 2016, join the DC Department of Health (DOH) in all eight wards for an informative session on how to protect yourself and others from mosquito bites this summer. In addition to educational materials DC residents will also receive mosquito kits. Please see attached flyer for more details and specific locations in each ward.
District of Columbia Department of Health (DOH) Statement on Zika Virus
Date Released:
DOH can confirm three (3) Zika cases in the District of Columbia; one (1) in 2015 and two (2) in 2016.
Board of Veterinary Medicine Monthly Meeting and Open Session Board Agendas and Minutes
All meetings of the Board of Veterinary Medicine have switched to a virtual format via WebEx. Below is general information on how to access the virtual meetings, however individuals should check specific meeting agendas for dates/times of meetings:
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Board of Occupational Therapy Town Hall Meeting for Recreational Therapists
On Wednesday, February 24, 2016, the Board of Occupational Therapy will host a Town Hall meeting for recreational therapists. This is an opportunity for recreational therapists to share their feedback with the Board of Occupational Therapy. In addition, an overview of the proposed changes to Chapter 72 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations will be provided.
Board of Occupational Therapy Town Hall Meeting for Occupational Therapists
Board of Occupational Therapy Town Hall Meeting for Occupational Therapists: On Thursday, February 11, 2016, the Board of Occupational Therapy will host a Town Hall meeting featuring speaker Shawn Phipps, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Vice President of the American Occupational Therapy Association. At the conclusion of the program, the Board of Occupational Therapy Chairperson will provide an update on Board activities. The meeting will take place from 5 pm to 7 pm, at the W.