DC Health

Got mosquitoes? Protect yourself from #MosquitoBites by dumping standing water where mosquitoes like to lay their eggs.

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You can potentially benefit by staying healthy – financially. Getting routine check-ups and staying on track with health routines can help not only keep you healthy but can help lower medical costs. See why by visiting livingwell.dc.gov.

It's never too early to start getting ready for the 2025-26 school year. ✏️ Mark your calendars for the biggest Back to School event of the season—there will be free school supplies, haircuts, games, food, & fun for all ages: 🗓️Tues, Aug 19 ⌚️11AM 📌Fields at RFK Campus

Your Health. Your Community. Your Updates. Sign up for trusted health news, alerts, and tips tailored for District residents, straight from your local department of health experts. Visit: dchealth.dc.gov

Know the signs! 🚨 Heat exhaustion includes heavy sweating and weakness, while heat stroke is marked by no sweating, confusion, and high body temperature. Recognize symptoms and act fast!

Drink water, find shade, & check on your friends. Learn more about cooling centers and resources at➡️heat.dc.gov

Know the signs! 🚨 Heat exhaustion includes heavy sweating and weakness, while heat stroke is marked by no sweating, confusion, and high body temperature. Recognize symptoms and act fast!

An extreme heat alert has been issued for today (7/17). Temps are expected to have a high near 96 degrees and a heat index as high as 106. Drink water, find shade, & check on your friends. Learn more about cooling centers and resources 🔗 heat.dc.gov #ReadyDC

It's never too early to start getting ready for the 2025-26 school year. 🩺✏️ DCPS Student Health Hubs offer free exams, immunizations, and health resources—making it easy to check off all the boxes for a healthy, successful year. Learn more➡️bit.ly/dcpshealthhubs…

Remember, car heat-related deaths are entirely preventable. Never leave children or pets unattended in vehicles. The inside of a car can reach deadly temperatures within minutes. Visit heat.dc.gov for more tips!

Know the signs! 🚨 Heat exhaustion includes heavy sweating and weakness, while heat stroke is marked by no sweating, confusion, and high body temperature. Recognize symptoms and act fast!

⚠️ Heat Alert (7/16) Temps are expected to be over 100 degrees heat index. Stay hydrated, avoid outdoor activity, wear light clothes & check on elderly/kids. Visit Heat.dc.gov to find the nearest cooling center near you. For more updates follow AlertDC. #ReadyDC

We're celebrating Disability Pride Month with family-friendly activities all month long. That includes today's Emergency Preparedness in the Disability Community event: an opportunity for young leaders to showcase their community safety projects. 🔗dclibrary.org/disability-pri…

Beat the heat! Stay hydrated, limit sun exposure, and check on seniors, neighbors, and pets. Visit heat.dc.gov for more tips!

⚠️ Heat Alert (7/15) Temps are expected to be over 99 degrees heat index. Stay hydrated, avoid outdoor activity, wear light clothes & check on elderly/kids. Visit Heat.dc.gov to find the nearest cooling center near you. For more updates follow AlertDC. #ReadyDC

Heads up DC! NWS issued a Flood Watch today (7/14) until midnight. If you encounter any flooded roads, remember to turn around, don't drown! 🌧️

Know the signs! 🚨 Heat exhaustion includes heavy sweating and weakness, while heat stroke is marked by no sweating, confusion, and high body temperature. Recognize symptoms and act fast!

⚠️ Heat Alert (7/14) Temps are expected to be over 96 degrees heat index. Stay hydrated, avoid outdoor activity, wear light clothes & check on elderly/kids. Visit Heat.dc.gov to find the nearest cooling center near you. For more updates follow AlertDC. #ReadyDC

#SUNBucks is back this summer! DC SUN Bucks is a grocery benefit program that helps combat childhood hunger in the District, providing $120 for each eligible school-aged child during the summer for groceries. Learn more: sunbucks.dc.gov