Washington Informer Health: African American Wellness, Equity & Community Care

Physicians encourage regular check-ups and simple tasks such as changing air vents to improve indoor air quality and decrease the risk of some respiratory-based illnesses. (AI photo/Freepik)

Indoor Air Quality Linked to Higher Rates of Asthma and Respiratory Infections

by Dr. Patrise Holden April 9, 2025May 27, 2025

Nationwide, organizations and community members are gearing up to celebrate Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW), April 11-17. (Courtesy of Black Mamas Matter Alliance)

Black Maternal Health Week 2025

by Lindiwe Vilakazi April 9, 2025April 10, 2025

Dr. Donna M. Christian-Christensen, a former congresswoman, uses her political relationships to understand the concerns surrounding health care on a federal level. While attending this year’s National Medical Association Colloquium on African American Health, she met with some of her former colleagues. (Courtesy photo via Facebook)

Black Physicians Ponder Trump Administration’s Policies at National Medical Association Conference

by James Wright Jr. April 9, 2025April 9, 2025

a woman helping a man in doing exercise

Alzheimer’s Awareness Program Set for April 23 at Seat Pleasant Center

by WI Web Staff March 30, 2025March 31, 2025

**FILE** District of Columbia Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb is urging residents to check whether they’re entitled to compensation as part of a multistate settlement with generic drugmaker Apotex Corp. over alleged illegal price-fixing. (Courtesy photo)

D.C. Joins $39.1M Generic Drug Price-Fixing Settlement, AG Schwalb Urges Residents to Check Eligibility for Payouts

by Stacy M. Brown March 26, 2025March 26, 2025

USDA Cuts Expected to Impact Food Outcomes Across D.C.

by Lindiwe Vilakazi March 26, 2025March 27, 2025

Maryland has reported measles cases and two students who died from the flu in Prince George's County. (Courtesy photo)

Measles Cases Found in Prince George’s County, Two Students Die of Flu

by Richard D. Elliott March 24, 2025March 24, 2025

After more than five years of service, Unity Health Care’s President and CEO Dr. Jessica Henderson Boyd announces her departure from the community health center, effective May 2. (Courtesy photo)

Union Members of Unity Health Care Rally Amid CEO’s Departure

by Lindiwe Vilakazi March 19, 2025March 19, 2025

D.C.: One of the Most Stressful Places for ER Visits

by Stacy M. Brown March 18, 2025March 18, 2025

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CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield to Invest $7M to Fight Diabetes in D.C. Area

by James Wright Jr. March 17, 2025March 25, 2025