November 2, 2017 | Vol. 3, Issue 44
Dear Washingtonians,
Spread the word: the DC Health Link is open for business.
While some elected officials are focused on taking away health care from millions of Americans, in Washington, DC, we want all residents to get covered and stay covered. Health care is a right, not a luxury, and we will do everything we can to protect that right. With more than 96 percent of Washingtonians insured, DC already has one of the lowest uninsured rates in the nation. Now, our goal is to get to 100 percent.
While the federal government cut their open enrollment period in half, we remain committed to giving all residents time to shop around and sign up, so our enrollment period will remain open for three months. Until January 31, 2018, residents can go to DCHealthLink.com to shop for, compare, and enroll in affordable, high-quality insurance plans. We know that sometimes signing up for health insurance can seem daunting, but not only is DC Health Link designed to be user-friendly and available in multiple languages, we also have a team of experts ready to help.
Americans fought for years to expand access to quality and affordable health insurance, and over the past year, millions fought to protect it. Now, we must work together as friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors to ensure that all people get connected to the plans and care they need and deserve.
To learn more about DC Health Link, join us this Saturday at the Health Fair. Learn more about the Health Fair HERE.
Sincerely,
Wondering what to do with your pumpkin now that Halloween is over? This weekend, the Food Waste Drop-Off Program is teaming up with local food charities and organizations to recover leftover pumpkins for food and composting. On Saturday, November 4, residents can bring their leftover pumpkins and jack-o’-lanterns to farmers markets throughout the District. Together, we can reduce food waste and help create a greener future for our city!
Find a participating farmers market HERE.
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Registration
for the DC Department of Parks and Recreation's (DPR) winter programming will open on Monday, November 6. DPR offers a variety of programs and activities for all
ages including: weight training, basketball for adults and children, fitness
programs such as pilates, and a variety of programs
for teens and seniors.
Browse the
entire list of winter programs, activities, and classes at dpr.dc.gov.
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Beginning Monday, November 6, the Department of Public Works (DPW) will begin leaf collection. Collecting leaves reduces potential accidents and injuries caused by slipping on wet leaves and prevents catch basins and storm drains from clogging and causing street flooding during heavy rains.
DPW will collect leaves at least twice from each residential neighborhood by
“vacuuming” loose leaves residents rake into their treebox. The leaves
will then be sent for composting. In neighborhoods with alley trash/recycling
collections, bagged leaves may be placed where trash and recycling are
collected. Residents bagging their leaves should use paper bags.
Find
the leaf collection schedule for your neighborhood HERE.
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This week’s District
Minute features stories about the launch of DC's PulsePoint app, the opening of the Safer, Stronger DC Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement, and the kickoff of the DC Health Link open enrollment period.
The
District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will host a job fair on Saturday,
November 4 at the Fourth District Police
Station (6001 Georgia Avenue, NW). The job fair is open to the public
and is being held to identify candidates for the Safety
Technician and the Traffic
Control Officer
positions.
Between 9:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., DDOT staff will meet with candidates who pre-registered for the event by November 1. For those who wish to attend and did not pre-register, between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., DDOT staff will meet with up to 100 candidates.
For more information, go HERE.
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