Metropolitan Washington Trails National Average In Health Sector Jobs Growth, COG Panel Says
Support for Community Colleges and a Regional Marketing Strategy are Key
Washington, D.C. – Metropolitan Washington lags slightly behind the national average in developing new jobs in the fast-growing health care sector, even though the region has produced jobs in other sectors at twice the national rate, experts at “United for Jobs: A Region Forum on [...]
Health Festival 2010
June 3, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under Community Action, Community Events, Healthy Families, Safeguard Communities, The People's Blog
Please see the following release from the Health Festival 2010:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nativity Catholic Church and Community Health Partnership Invites Public to HEALTH FESTIVAL 2010 and Free Health Screenings
Contact: Elaine Ellis
240-535-4100
HA2010@verizon.net
Website: http://chpdc.org
WASHINGTON – Nativity Catholic Church and Community Health Partnership, 6000 Georgia Avenue N.W. invites the public to attend HEALTH FESTIVAL 2010 on Saturday, JUNE 12, [...]
Capital Health Careers
June 3, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under Adult Job Training, Healthy Families, Intensify Education, Job Creation, Safeguard Communities, The People's Blog
Would you like to help fill the growing need for health care professionals? The Capital Health Careers Project is providing training and job placement for DC residents through 2013.
According the flyer: (Download flyer)
Capital Health Careers Project addresses dual needs in the District of Columbia for alleviating unemployment and filling healthcare workforce deficits. The program is [...]
T-Ball Clinics for DC Children with Special Needs
March 12, 2010 by Cass Luskin
Filed under Community Action, Community Events, Family Focus, Healthy Families, Safeguard Communities, The People's Blog
Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Inc. (HSCSN) is hosting a series of T-Ball clinics as part of their 2010 Youth Athletic Program (Y.A.P.) Adapted Sports.
The only requirements for the program are that participants be District residents 5 years of age or older. HSCSN will provide uniforms, equipment, and even refreshments.
Although the program is [...]
DC Department of Health Discountinues Short Form Birth Certificates
March 3, 2010 by Charles Mason
Filed under Healthy Families, Safeguard Communities, The People's Blog, We Alerts
We received the following information from the DC Department of Health
Vital Records to Offer Birth Certificates in Long Form Only Short Forms will be Discontinued April 5, 2010
Washington DC — The DC Department of Health (DOH) announced today, that beginning April 5, 2010, its Vital Records Division will no longer issue Computerized Short Form Birth [...]
Norwood Kids Stay Warm with New Winter Coats
February 16, 2010 by Cass Luskin
Filed under Eye on Constituents, Family Focus, Healthy Families, Real Solutions, The People's Blog
The historic snowfall this winter has been a chore for many, but for our less fortunate residents it has been a legitimate threat. That’s why Kwame connected Capital Construction Enterprises with Norwood Tenants Association to provide new coats for a charming group of kids. Check out these great photos they sent to us.
DC Department of Health Offers Free H1N1 Vaccinations
January 14, 2010 by Cass Luskin
Filed under Community Action, Community Events, Family Focus, Healthy Families, Safeguard Communities, Teachers + Parents, The People's Blog
Through January 16th, the DC Department of Health will offer several H1N1 vaccination clinics throughout the District. The clinics are part of the National Influenza Vaccination Week, a federally sponsored program to promote awareness of H1N1 and help people get vaccinated.
Many of the clinics are targeted towards especially at-risk groups, like pregnant mothers, or seniors, [...]
CDC Cautions About H1N1 Phishing Scam
December 4, 2009 by Billy Brown
Filed under Healthy Families, Safeguard Communities, The People's Blog
The CDC is warning about a phishing scam taking advantage of people concerned about the H1N1 flu. We included a FLU.gov news ticker on the right to keep you informed about the latest flu news. Here’s the message we received from the CDC below.
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PHISHING SCAM - CDC Sponsored State Vaccination Program for H1N1CDC has received reports [...]
H1N1 Vaccine Clinic Schedule for Youth and Pregnant Women
October 21, 2009 by Michael Price
Filed under Family Focus, Healthy Families, Safeguard Communities
We wanted to share the information we received from the District of Columbia Department of Health on the H1N1 virus.
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The H1N1 virus, also referred to as “swine flu,” is a new influenza virus discovered in the spring of 2009. This virus is spreading from person to person in a way that is similar to the [...]
AARP DC Hosts Health Action Now!
September 9, 2009 by damianfagon@me.com
Filed under Community Action, Healthy Families, The People's Blog
AARP DC is hosting Health Action Now!, a targeted discussion about lowering the cost of prescription drugs moderated by WAMU host Kojo Nnamdi.
When: Tuesday, September 29 from 9am-11am
Where: AARP Brickfield Center
601 E Street NW
Washington, DC 20049
Come hear from District experts about local efforts to lower skyrocketing drug costs and learn where prescription affordability measures stand in health care [...]
