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Aug 18, 2021

Montgomery County’s Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles Resigns

Gayles has accepted another job elsewhere, though the details of his new role are still unknown.

Oct 03, 2017

No Bones About It: D.C. Council Unanimously Passes Emergency Bill To Let Dogs On Patios

Don’t piss off dog owners, local officials learned.

May 04, 2017

Oh Rats! New Bill Wants To Address ‘Rodent Syndicates’ In D.C.

The bill puts the onus on businesses to curb the problem.

Sep 29, 2016

D.C. Teams Up With NPS To Tackle Rat Infestations In National Parks

Residents can now call 311 to report rodent sightings, and the health department says it’ll respond swiftly.

Jul 14, 2016

D.C. Health Department Will Hand Out Zika Prevention Kits Again This Saturday

District residents can get free bug spray, condoms, mosquito dunks, and information sheets from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.

May 16, 2016

Zika Ready: D.C. Health Department Gives Out Survival Kits

They have some good stuff in them.

Apr 05, 2016

Amid Zika Fears, D.C. Enhances Plan To Trap And Test Mosquitoes

The additions come amid concerns surrounding the Zika virus.

Dec 23, 2015

‘Mary Jane, Reggie, And Kush’ Warn Of Pot Dangers In New D.C. Health Campaign

A new campaign focuses on the health implications for youths and reminds adults about what is and isn’t legal under Initiative 71.

Mar 25, 2015

Report: D.C. Has One Of The Highest STD Rates In The Country

But that means more cases are being identified, which isn’t a bad thing.

Feb 17, 2015

Department of Health Confirms Second Case of Measles In D.C.

Officials don’t believe it’s connected to the California outbreak.

 
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