During Lung Cancer Awareness Month, D.C. Mayor Bowser and DC Health advocate for early detection and prevention, highlighting resources like expanded screening and anti-smoking support for residents.

The Washington DC VA Medical Center held a menopause information fair for women veterans, offering health services, education, and support for managing menopause.

The VA offers free flu shots to veterans at both VA clinics and a network of pharmacies, urging them to get vaccinated and report non-VA vaccinations to their VA provider for continuity of care.

DC Health encourages residents to stay current with vaccinations during National Immunization Awareness Month and offers resources for information on available vaccines and boosters.

Montgomery County hosts its 5th 'Right from the Start' event to support Black maternal and child health at Holy Cross Hospital on April 12, offering resources and education.

Montgomery County offers a free, six-week Virtual Diabetes Management Workshop for residents, focusing on both physical and emotional well-being for those living with diabetes.

Amazon Web Services donates $1 million to Children's National Hospital, part of a broader $10 million pledge to support nonprofit pediatric initiatives with cloud technology.

Vincent Gray suffers a second stroke, forgoing reelection, yet maintains his DC Council duties as Ward 7 candidates gear up for his seat.

Several were injured in a multi-car crash at Shady Grove; a bridge collapse in Baltimore is still being addressed with an upcoming operation to use explosives to lift wreckage.

Mayor Bowser and the DBH highlight children's mental health with community-based services in DC, including PIECE and an Urgent Care Clinic for young residents experiencing emotional distress.

Rep. Kathy Castor alleges Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is unlawfully denying KidCare insurance to over 22,500 children, violating federal health coverage mandates.

Veteran trust in the Department of Veterans Affairs’ healthcare has increased to 92%, with improvements noted in services and more Veterans enrolling for care following the PACT Act's expansion of eligibility.

Rhode Island's congressional delegation secured a $1.9 million grant for the state's Department of Health to improve public health infrastructure and workforce.