D.C. residents are urging for action to address the trash crisis, as living in a cluttered and dirty environment can have negative effects on mental health, and proper waste management is essential to protect both the environment and residents' mental health.

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Mosquito season is not over yet, and it is important to protect yourself from mosquito-borne illnesses by using repellents, wearing protective clothing, and eliminating standing water.

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Anthony Hall, Public Engagement Director at the D.C. Department of Mental Health, shares details about the department’s mental health services and outreach efforts. The agency wants to connect with residents who have mental health needs and promote its hotline for those experiencing a mental health crisis.

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The Washington Informer Charities 11th Annual African American Heritage Tour on June 24th to Montgomery County started at Allen Chapel AME Church in Southeast where participants received gift bags and bus assignments and enjoyed a continental breakfast. Washington Informer Publisher Denise Rolark Barnes and Advertising Director Ron Burke welcomed participants and thanked Allen Chapel for […]

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If you receive Medicaid health insurance coverage, you must know that Medicaid Renewals will start on April 1, 2023 when the continuous coverage requirements expire. The DC Medicaid will conduct full redeterminations for all Medicaid enrolled beneficiaries beginning in April 2023 through May 2024. Before the pandemic, Medicaid beneficiaries renewed their eligibility once a year. […]

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WI Managing Editor chats with Zaineb “ZiZi” Hassan, a Certified Yoga Elite Trainer who founded ZiZi Yoga in February of 2016, and Carla Warner, founder of No Kid Hungry, on the “Get Fit for No Kid Hungry,” campaign. “Get Fit for No Kid Hungry” is a month-long initiative where individuals can join their favorite fitness […]

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