October 22, 2021
Dear Washingtonians,
It's October which means it's Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This month is important for recognizing the impact of breast cancer on our communities and bringing awareness to life-saving resources.
It is especially important that right now we check in with each other about going to the doctor. Throughout the pandemic, we know that many people skipped out on annual appointments and important screenings like mammograms. If you skipped an appointment, whether for a physical, a well-woman visit, a colonoscopy, or any other type of screening — it's time to make that appointment now. It may also be time to make a well-child appointment for your kids.
If you're not sure whether you need an appointment or a screening, contact your doctor or health care provider. Today, there are many convenient ways to consult with your doctor. Sometimes you may just need a telehealth appointment to determine whether you're due for a visit. Your doctor may use information such as your age, your family medical history, and other factors to determine the best care plan for you. But don't put those appointments off. Get them on your calendar.
And, of course, I can't mention protecting our health without urging all eligible residents to get vaccinated. There are now booster recommendations for all three available COVID-19 vaccines in the United States: Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson. Additionally, eligible individuals can choose which vaccine they would like to receive for their booster.
If you've already done all your vaccines, screenings, and appointments, now is a good time to check in with a friend or loved one and make sure they have too.
Sincerely,
 Join the Mayor's Office of Community Affairs at the Reeves Center (2000 14th St NW) on Saturday, October 23 at 11:00 a.m. for a special Open House and Meet & Greet. This is an opportunity for residents to learn more about the Mayor's Office of Community Affairs and its 12 constituent offices and the services they provide.
Learn more HERE.
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 This Tuesday, join Mayor Bowser and the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs for the District’s 34th Annual 17th Street High Heel Race.
The High Heel Race is a favorite October tradition in DC. Each year, neighbors come to Dupont Circle to celebrate hundreds of drag queens and cheer them on as they race down 17th Street.
Learn more HERE.
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 This week, Mayor Bowser joined Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton and community leaders to celebrate new progress at the Walter Reed Marketplace. When complete the Marketplace will consist of a new Whole Foods Market, retail, condominiums, apartments, and a co-living residential community. The progress at Walter Reed is another example of how the District is using federal land to deliver the resources and amenities our residents and communities need
The Hartley, the centerpiece of the Walter Reed Marketplace, will include 323 rental units, with 32 affordable units, in addition to the Whole Foods Market and other retail amenities. The Mayor also celebrated the groundbreaking of two additional buildings: the Kite House and 1155 Dahlia Street. Upon completion, the Kite House will include 109 for-sale units, including nine affordable units, and 11,000 rentable square feet of retail. The residences at 1155 Dahlia Street will be comprised of 60 co-living units designed to help diversify and amplify available housing in Ward 4. The property will have 248 fully furnished co-living bedrooms, with 38 designated as affordable.
Learn more about the Walter Reed Marketplace HERE.
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 This week, Mayor Bowser observed the Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Active Bystander for Law Enforcement (ABLE) training that is required for all MPD sworn members. For years, MPD has trained members on the requirement and duty to intervene. In 2021, as part of its annual professional development training, MPD formally adopted this new national best practice training program that prepares officers to successfully intervene to prevent harm and to create a law enforcement culture that supports peer intervention.
The Georgetown Law Innovative Policing Program, partnering with global law firm Sheppard Mullin, created the ABLE training, which employs evidence-based practices to give officers the tools and skills they need to perform an intervention on a fellow officer, a subordinate, or even a superior officer. ABLE is unique and uses lessons from other industries like aviation, medicine, and college campuses.
Learn more about the program HERE, and watch the demonstration HERE.
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