Supporting Breastfeeding Equity
August 14, 2024
For infants, breast milk is the first line of defense against infectious diseases, asthma, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), obesity, and type 2…
August 14, 2024
For infants, breast milk is the first line of defense against infectious diseases, asthma, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), obesity, and type 2…
June 12, 2024
June is National Immigrant Heritage Month (ref) – an opportunity to honor the United States’ varied immigrant communities. For many families…
June 5, 2024
June 7th, 2024 is National Gun Violence Awareness Day, an opportunity to honor survivors and to build community with…
May 9, 2024
The 446th Legislative Session convened on January 10, 2024 with ambitious goals and tough budget decisions ahead. The main legislative…
April 10, 2024
In the colorful tapestry of our diverse society, children from immigrant backgrounds bring unique perspectives, dreams, and…
February 7, 2024
At Children’s National Hospital, our commitment to the well-being of children extends beyond medical care to encompass the…
October 25, 2023
Driving into D.C. for work, I’ve noticed an increase in the number of homeless tent encampments over the past year. I worried this would be the case…
February 22, 2023
DCHealthMatters.org provides a one-stop resource for online access to community health indicators and related resources that impact the health of DC communities…