Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
June 8 is Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
The National Planning Committee is convened by Caribbean People International Collective, Inc. and is the lead organizer for the day.
HIV Vaccine Awareness Day
HIV Vaccine Awareness Day (HVAD) is observed annually on May 18th. This observance provides an opportunity to recognize and thank the many volunteers, community members, health professionals, and scientists who are working together to find a safe and effective preventive HIV vaccine. It is also a day to educate communities across the nation about the importance of preventive HIV vaccine research.
Hepatitis Awareness Month and Testing Day
The month of May is designated as Hepatitis Awareness Month in the United States, and May 19th is Hepatitis Testing Day. During May, CDC and its public health partners work to shed light on this hidden epidemic by raising awareness of viral hepatitis and encouraging priority populations to get tested.
Metropolitan Washington Regional Ryan White Planning Council - Consumer Town Hall
The District of Columbia DC PWA Consumer Town Hall meeting.
Hepatitis Awareness Month
May is Hepatitis Awareness Month
Hepatitis is a medical condition characterized by the inflammation of the liver. Often times initially occurring with few or no symptoms, many individuals remain unaware of their infection status until they get very sick. This may include cirrhosis and liver cancer. Hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C viral infections are the most common causes of hepatitis in the United States.
District of Columbia Confirms Case of Measles in 2015
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The current case of measles in the District is an isolated case resulting from international travel.
Board of Nursing Monthly Meeting Agendas and Minutes
2201 Shannon Place SE
Washington, DC 20020
General Powers and Duties of the Board
Smoking Cessation Information Fair
In recognition of the American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout, the District of Columbia Department of Health is hosting an outreach event this Thursday, November 20, 2014 to encourage residents to quit smoking. Trained experts will be onsite to provide smoking cessation information and help residents develop a gradual plan to quit smoking for good.
District of Columbia Board of Chiropractics to Release Workforce Capacity Survey
DC Board of Chiropractics will host an open house at the John A. Wilson Building, to release the results of the 2014DC Board of Chiropractic Workforce Capacity Report to the DC Council Committee on Health. District residents are urged to stop by and learn more about this important sector of healthcare.
Board of Dentistry Newsletter
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Board of Dentistry News Letter