Lindiwe Vilakazi Archives - Page 10 of 26 - The Washington Informer

African Women’s Cancer Awareness Association Empowers Those in Breast Cancer Fight

by Lindiwe Vilakazi December 6, 2023March 7, 2024

As November is National Healthy Skin Month, dermatologist and surgeon Dr. Yolanda Holmes, emphasized the importance of African Americans taking care of their skin for overall health. (Courtesy photo)

Commercial Beauty vs. Holistic Skin Care

by Lindiwe Vilakazi November 29, 2023November 30, 2023

Organizations throughout the DMV are providing meals for families in need. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)

Local Organizations Help Families During the Holidays

by Lindiwe Vilakazi and Sam Plo Kwia Collins Jr. November 21, 2023November 30, 2023

Research is showing rising childhood obesity rates linked with Type 2 diabetes diagnosis in adolescents. (Courtesy photo)

Childhood Obesity Closely Linked to Alarming Rise of Type 2 Diabetes in Children

by Lindiwe Vilakazi November 21, 2023November 30, 2023

father and child s hands together

Survivors of Child Abuse Attempt to Break the Cycle

by Lindiwe Vilakazi November 17, 2023November 30, 2023

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser takes notes during her Public Safety Summit at the District Emergency Operations Center in Washington, D.C., on May 10, 2023. (Shedrick Pelt/The Washington Informer)

D.C. Mayor Declares Public Emergency in Response to Opioid Crisis, Youth Violence

by Lindiwe Vilakazi November 14, 2023November 30, 2023

November marks National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness and Family Caregivers Months. While caregiving takes major dedication in any instance, caring for Alzheimer’s patients can particularly present unique challenges. (Courtesy photo)

Navigating Caregiving for Alzheimer’s Patients

by Lindiwe Vilakazi November 8, 2023November 30, 2023

District of Columbia Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb and Dr. Barbara J. Bazron, director of the Department of Behavioral Health (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Opioid Commission Hashes Out Settlement Funding

by Lindiwe Vilakazi November 1, 2023November 30, 2023

D.C. Seats Inaugural Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission

by Lindiwe Vilakazi October 25, 2023November 30, 2023

Community For Family & Youth Founder and CEO Arleen B. Joell, speaks to years of honorable service to Prince George’s County residents, as CAFY approaches its 20 year anniversary in November.

Highlighting Commemorable Organizations Supporting Domestic Violence Victims

by Lindiwe Vilakazi October 25, 2023November 30, 2023