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Culture and Health: Beyond Cultural Competence |
Wednesday, June 18, 2008, 10am to 1pm
A free networking workshop presented by Dr. Mark Edberg, The George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services
Location: Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, 777 N. Capitol St. NE, Training Center
Click here for the flyer (PDF, 84KB)
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June 21 Rally Against HIV and Racism |
Meet us at MLK Ave SE and Malcolm X Ave SE from noon to
2pm for a rally against HIV (see this flyer).
From Metro, take the A4, A6 buses from the Anacostia metro stop. We'll invite everyone to speak about the
connections between social justice and health.
Contact
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or call 202.416-0408 for more information.
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Improving Written Communication Skills for Public Health Professionals |
Friday, July 11, 2008, 10am to 1pm
A free networking workshop presented by Lynn Cook, MPH, CHES
Location: The George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services Himmelfarb Library, 2300 Eye St., NW, Himmelfarb Comp Lab B103
Click here for the flyer (PDF, 80KB)
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2008 Annual Meeting Final Report |
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The MWPHA Annual Meeting was held April 15, 2008. Please check back soon to see the final report. |
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Spring 2008 MetroHEALTH Newsletter now available online |
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The Spring 2008 newsletter is available online here (PDF, 1MB). |
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Advocacy Opportunities Available |
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MWPHA members, there are several advocacy opportunities available where we need your help. Please click here for more information. |
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MWPHA Provides Testimony Supporting Sexuality Education |
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MWPHA provides testimony supporting comprehensive sexuality education in the District of Columbia Public Schools. For more information on MWPHA's Advocacy on Health Disparities Issues, click the Health Disparities button under the Main Menu. |
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Updated Statistics on HIV in the District of Columbia |
On November 26, 2007, Mayor Adrian M. Fenty announced the first-ever data on HIV in the District of Columbia and updated AIDS statistics last reported five years ago that show striking findings on the severity of the District’s epidemic.
The Mayor also announced steps to reduce the number of children born with HIV, increase testing and earlier treatment for people before they get sick, and respond to the disproportionate impact on women and the African-American community. For more information see the Report from the DC Department of Health.
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Report on the March and SpeakOUT on HIV and AIDS |
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The MWPHA Health Disparities Committee and DC FIGHTS BACK report on the March and SpeakOUT on HIV and AIDS is available here.
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MWPHA will now post employment opportunities to the website |
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If you have postings, please email
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DC Department of Health Unveils State Health Plan |
November 14, 2007 (Washington, DC) - The Department of Health (DOH) has compiled and released the District's first State Health Plan in nearly two decades. The plan, "Addressing the District of Columbia's Health Priorities," is a blueprint for ensuring accountability and integrity, coordinating public-private partnerships, and developing ongoing results-oriented activities to improve the health of residents.
The plan gives a six-point roadmap to improving the health of the residents of the nation's capital with an emphasis on critical areas, such as health disparities, health coverage for the uninsured, establishing citywide standards for health data collection and instituting a process for effectively managing activities and measuring the District's progress.
Click here to view the District of Columbia's State Health Plan.
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MWPHA Holds Successful March and Speakout on HIV and AIDS |
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10 Things You Can Do to Fight HIV in DC |
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Here are TEN quick and easy things you can
do to make a difference right now, from fighthivindc.org
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MWPHA quoted in MSNBC article on HPV Vaccine |
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