District of Columbia Health Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on November 14, 2023 - 04:49 GMT

Mayor Bowser Issues Public Emergency to Give District New Tools for Responding to Opioid Crisis and Increase in Youth Violence

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser issued a public emergency that will allow DC Government to respond more efficiently and urgently to two separate issues that, since the pandemic, have not only persisted, but worsened: the deadly opioid …

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Published on November 14, 2023 - 01:07 GMT

Modified District Government Services for Veterans Day

(Washington, DC) – On Friday, November 10, the District Government will observe the Veterans Day holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations.               …

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Published on November 10, 2023 - 01:29 GMT

Modified District Government Services for Indigenous Peoples’ Day

(Washington, DC) – On Monday, October 9, the District Government will observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations.           WHAT’S …

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Published on November 9, 2023 - 16:59 GMT

Modified District Government Services for Veterans Day

(Washington, DC) – On Friday, November 10, the District Government will observe the Veterans Day holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations.               …

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Published on October 10, 2023 - 20:24 GMT

Mayor Bowser Celebrates $4.5 Million in Grants to Support Student Mental Health

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) announced that 12 local educational agencies (LEAS) will receive a total of $4.5 million in grant funds to expand mental health supports for …

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Published on October 7, 2023 - 03:03 GMT

Mayor Bowser and DC Health Encourage Residents to Protect Themselves from Winter Respiratory Illnesses by Getting New COVID-19 ...

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Health are encouraging District residents to protect themselves, their families, and the community from respiratory illnesses by receiving new and existing vaccines and boosters for COVID-19, RSV, and …

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Published on October 6, 2023 - 19:36 GMT

Modified District Government Services for Indigenous Peoples’ Day

(Washington, DC) – On Monday, October 9, the District Government will observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations.           WHAT’S …

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Published on September 14, 2023 - 02:43 GMT

Mayor Bowser Celebrates Grandparents Day and Highlights Resources for District Grandparents and Grandfamilies

(Washington, DC) – Today, ahead of Grandparents Day on Sunday, Mayor Muriel Bowser acknowledged the contribution grandparents make to the District of Columbia and is encouraging grandparents to take advantage of the resources available to them through …

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Published on September 14, 2023 - 00:52 GMT

Mayor Bowser and DC Health Encourage Residents to Protect Themselves from Winter Respiratory Illnesses by Getting New COVID-19 ...

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Health are encouraging District residents to protect themselves, their families, and the community from respiratory illnesses by receiving new and existing vaccines and boosters for COVID-19, RSV, and …

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Published on September 9, 2023 - 02:20 GMT

Modified District Government Services for Labor Day 

(Washington, DC) – On Monday, September 4, the District Government will observe the Labor Day holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations.                       …

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Published on September 9, 2023 - 02:17 GMT

Mayor Bowser Celebrates Grandparents Day and Highlights Resources for District Grandparents and Grandfamilies

(Washington, DC) – Today, ahead of Grandparents Day on Sunday, Mayor Muriel Bowser acknowledged the contribution grandparents make to the District of Columbia and is encouraging grandparents to take advantage of the resources available to them through …

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Published on August 30, 2023 - 20:40 GMT

Modified District Government Services for Labor Day 

(Washington, DC) – On Monday, September 4, the District Government will observe the Labor Day holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations.                       …

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Published on August 30, 2023 - 16:20 GMT

Mayor Bowser and DC Health Remind Families to Get Required Immunizations Ahead of the 2023-24 School Year

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Health remind parents and caregivers across the District to ensure their children and teens obtain the necessary immunizations required for school. “The start of any school year is an exciting time for …

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Published on August 4, 2023 - 00:07 GMT

Modified  District Government Services for July 4, 2023

(Washington, DC) – On Tuesday, July 4, the District Government will observe the Fourth of July holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations.                     …

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Published on August 3, 2023 - 19:04 GMT

Mayor Bowser and DC Health Remind Families to Get Required Immunizations Ahead of the 2023-24 School Year

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Health remind parents and caregivers across the District to ensure their children and teens obtain the necessary immunizations required for school. “The start of any school year is an exciting time for …

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Published on June 30, 2023 - 01:12 GMT

Mayor Bowser Announces Key Appointments  

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced transitions of executive leadership in the cabinet. The Mayor made the announcement at the Centers of Excellence (COE) at Howard University. The Centers of Excellence are a partnership between DC …

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Published on June 29, 2023 - 19:28 GMT

Modified  District Government Services for July 4, 2023

(Washington, DC) – On Tuesday, July 4, the District Government will observe the Fourth of July holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations.                     …

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Published on June 9, 2023 - 00:04 GMT

Mayor Bowser Announces Key Appointments  

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced transitions of executive leadership in the cabinet. The Mayor made the announcement at the Centers of Excellence (COE) at Howard University. The Centers of Excellence are a partnership between DC …

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Published on June 8, 2023 - 22:00 GMT

DC Health Launches New “Firearm Injury Surveillance Through Emergency Rooms” (FASTER) Data Dashboard

WASHINGTON, DC — This week DC Health launched the new “Firearm Injury Surveillance Through Emergency Rooms” (FASTER) data dashboard. FASTER data is unique because it pulls from the hospital’s discharge diagnosis codes instead of mandatory physician …

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Published on June 6, 2023 - 01:15 GMT

DC CAN COVID-19 Exposure Notification System Ceasing Operations May 11, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC — DC Health would like to thank residents for using the DC COVID Alert Notice (DC CAN) COVID-19 exposure notification system to help protect yourself and our community. Exposure notifications helped to prevent thousands of cases of COVID-19 …

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