Lettuce Linked To Parasitic Outbreak May Have Reached DC-Area Eateries, FDA Now Says

The FDA expanded the list of states where lettuce linked to a widespread cyclospora outbreak may have also been sold.

Flights From Ebola Outbreak Zones Must Land At VA Airport, Feds Order

The U.S. government has ordered all passengers arriving from Ebola-outbreak zones to pass through health screening at Dulles airport.

Hair Loss in Your 20s in Washington: When to Seek Treatment and What Works

Experiencing hair loss in your 20s? Learn the signs, treatment options, and when to see a specialist in Washington.

Special May 10 Breast Cancer Survivor Brunch in Blush Celebration

American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Mother's Day Brunch to Uplift, Empower & Nourish Your Spirit - Fairmont Hotel

Person With Measles Visited Multiple DC Locations, Officials Warn

D.C. health officials are warning those who may have been exposed to the infected person.

DC Region Among Best Places To Buy Local Food, New Ranking Says

A new analysis looked at which cities had the greatest access, support and interest in local food sources. See how the DC area ranked.

Meat Recalled For Listeria Shipped To DC Schools: See Full List

Meat and poultry products that have been recalled over possible listeria contamination were shipped to DC schools, see the full list.

American Cancer Society Groundbreaking VOICES of Black Women Study

Enrollment goal of 100,000 women to drive a deeper understanding of cancer disparities to improve the health of future generations.

Washington DC Ranks Among Rattiest Cities For 2023: Orkin

Chicago kept its title as the "rattiest" U.S. city in 2023. Here's where pest control company Orkin ranks Washington, DC, and 2 VA cities.

Meet Faces of Hope Breast Cancer Survivor from Washington, DC

American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk of DC on October 14 at the Tidal Basin features Faces of Hope Survivors

Extreme Heat Precautions for Families Facing Dementia

As the temperatures rise across the country, extreme heat can be especially stressful and confusing for individuals with Alzheimer's

Don't Fry Day: American Cancer Society Tips to Reduce Skin Cancer Risk

The Friday before Memorial Day is Don't Fry Day. Skin cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer. Learn about sun safety.

MEN WANTED in the Greater DC Baltimore Area to Fight Breast Cancer

American Cancer Society Men Wear Pink Ambassadors Raise Awareness and Funds to Help Save More Lives From Breast Cancer

Dawn Eden Goldstein wins Christopher Award for “Father Ed”

It is the first bio of the spiritual sponsor of AA’s founder Bill Wilson, a priest who also helped people in recovery.

Easterseals DC MD VA Supports Mental Health in Prince George's County

Legislation Passes for $900K Investment in New Community Behavioral Health Clinic at Easterseals DC MD VA

American Cancer Society Fights Rise in Prostate Cancer and Disparities

Advanced prostate cancer increased, especially in Black men. ACS announces IMPACT program at Howard University even to address this trend.

Join #RelayFirstLap Saturday Jan. 7 with the American Cancer Society

Take a walk around the block, a park, or anywhere and start walking to end cancer as we know it! Register at: www.Relayforlife.org.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Cup of Hope Award to Team Volanno

American Cancer Society Top Fundraising Award for Making Strides of DC Goes to Team Volanno (a WOSB) and Breast Cancer Survivor Dawn Amore

Planet Fitness Gallery Place Hosting Grand Opening, Oct. 17

Community invited to free workouts, prizes and more

Planet Fitness Opens Gallery Place Location

Judgement Free fitness center is PF’s third in the District of Columbia

Flu shots now available at CVS Pharmacy® and MinuteClinic® nationwide

43 percent of Americans say they’ll visit a retail pharmacy to get the flu vaccine this season

6 DC Cyclists Join Pan-Mass Challenge For Cancer Research

The Pan-Mass Challenge will feature thousands of riders raising funds to support cancer research and care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

New DC Hospital Safety Grades: 0 Get ‘A’ Grade, 3 Get ‘C,’ 1 Gets ‘F’

One Washington, D.C. hospital received a failing grade in the Leapfrog Group's Spring 2022 Hospital Safety Grades report.

Second COVID Booster Offered At DC Giant Pharmacy Locations

A second booster of the COVID-19 vaccine can be given to eligible groups four months after the first booster

Positive COVID-19 Test For DC Mayor Muriel Bowser

Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser revealed on Twitter Thursday morning that she tested positive for COVID-19 after taking a PCR test.

Planet Fitness Expanding DC Footprint with Gallery Place Location

Judgement Free fitness center expected to open in June

Mayor Bowser Breaks Ground On Hospital, 1st In DC In 20 Years

D.C. Mayor Bowser helped break ground on the new Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center in Southeast, the first hospital in D.C. in 20 years.

Mandates On COVID Vaccination, Masks To Be Eased In DC

The DC mayor announced the requirement for indoor venues to confirm COVID-19 vaccination status will be lifted.

Latest Hospital Capacity In Washington DC Area

Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in District of Columbia.

Free N95 Masks Available At Walgreens, Wegmans, CVS In VA, DC

CVS, Wegmans, Walgreens pharmacies are working with federal officials to offer free N95 masks in varying sizes at VA, DC stores this week.

Latest: Check Hospital Capacity In Washington DC Area

Here's how the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected hospital capacity in District of Columbia and across DC.

Free COVID-19 Tests In VA, DC: How To Get Them

Virginia and DC households can order up to four rapid antigen coronavirus tests starting Wednesday. There is no charge for the test kits.

Hospital Capacity In Washington DC Area: See Latest Numbers

Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in District of Columbia.

VA, DC Recall Of Dole Packaged Salads For Listeria Risk

Dole Fresh Vegetables included VA, DC in its expanded recall of packaged salads following a 2021 listeria outbreak that killed 2 people.

Latest Hospital Capacity In Washington DC Area

Here's an update on how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospital capacity in District of Columbia and across DC.

Cooked Ham, Pepperoni Recalled In VA, DC Over Listeria Risk

More than 2.3 million pounds of pork products produced by Michigan-based Alexander & Hornung have been recalled in DC, VA and nationwide.

How Close Are Washington DC Area Hospitals To Capacity? Latest

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in District of Columbia.

Mask Mandate Reinstated For Indoor Public Spaces In DC

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Monday she will be reinstating a mask mandate, effective Tuesday morning, for indoor public spaces.

Latest Hospital Capacity In Washington DC Area

Here's how many hospital beds are currently filled in District of Columbia and across DC.

Coronavirus Cases Up 30 Percent Recently In District Of Columbia: CDC

District of Columbia is part of the national trend of growing coronavirus cases.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.