Description: Primary Care Centers. The dataset contains locations and attributes of Primary Care Centers, created as part of the DC Geographic Information System (DC GIS) for the D.C. Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) and participating D.C. government agencies. A database provided by the DC Department of Health (DOH) identified Primary Care Centers and DC GIS staff geo-processed the data. All DC GIS data is stored and exported in Maryland State Plane coordinates NAD 83 meters. METADATA CONTENT IS IN PROCESS OF VALIDATION AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
Description: These data represent mosquito trap site results in the District of Columbia from 2016 to 2018. Trap locations are considered approximate address and/or the “nearest” street address or block to the stated coordinates in the data. Visit Fight the Bite: Protecting the District of Columbia from Mosquitoes- a collection of the 2016-2018 Arbovirus Surveillance Program conducted annually by DC Health, Health Regulation & Licensing Admin., Animal Services Div.Mosquitoes have the potential to spread harmful diseases. During the annual mosquito season in Washington DC, usually from April – October, DC Health deploys surveillance and mitigation methods to control the mosquito population in the District. DC Health (also known as the D.C. Department of Health or formerly DOH) has been trapping and testing mosquitoes for West Nile virus (WNV) for well over a decade. Starting in 2016, and in response to the Zika outbreak in Latin America and the Caribbean, DC Health substantially increased mosquito monitoring activities across the city. There were a total of 28 sites and 36 traps across the 8 wards. Data was submitted to the Centers for Disease Control MoquitoNet Portal.Note: the 2017 analysis does not include data for October. This is because October of 2017 would have skewed the results far too much based on a few variables that occurred. For example, the number of traps which had failed by the end of the season.Mosquito species in Washington, D.C.:Culex Pipiens, Salinarius and Culex Restuan: spread West Nile VirusAedes aegypti : according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), health experts have determined this species to be the most competent vector, capable of transmitting Zika to the human population. To date, none of the Aedes aegypti trapped in Washington, D.C. have been found to carry the Zika virus.Aedes albopictus: capable of spreading Zika to people. However, health experts are still learning whether it is likely to do so as it appears at this time, it is not as competent a vector for transmitting Zika as is the Aedes aegypti. Just because a mosquito can carry the virus does not mean that it will cause disease. So far, none of the Aedes albopictus trapped in Washington, D.C. have been found to carry the Zika virus.Aedes japonicus: normally found in South Florida, is present in D.C. in small numbers. Presently there is no indication that they are competent vectors for spreading Zika to the human population.
Description: Dataset provided by DC Health. The AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) operates in the District of Columbia and in all 50 states, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. The program is authorized under Title II of the Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency (CARE) Act and provides HIV-related prescription drugs to under-insured and uninsured individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Enrolling in the DC AIDS Drug Assistance Program is as easy as clicking on the button below.
Description: This dataset contains polygons that represent the boundaries of statistical neighborhoods as defined by the DC Department of Health (DC Health). DC Health delineates statistical neighborhoods to facilitate small-area analyses and visualization of health, economic, social, and other indicators to display and uncover disparate outcomes among populations across the city. The neighborhoods are also used to determine eligibility for some health services programs and support research by various entities within and outside of government. DC Health Planning Neighborhood boundaries follow census tract lines defined by the US Census Bureau. Each neighborhood is a group of between one and seven different, contiguous census tracts. This allows for easier comparison to Census data and calculation of rates per population (including estimates from the American Community Survey and Annual Population Estimates). These do not reflect precise neighborhood locations and do not necessarily include all commonly-used neighborhood designations. There is no formal set of standards that describes which neighborhoods are included in this dataset. Note that the District of Columbia does not have official neighborhood boundaries. Origin of boundaries: each neighborhood is a group of between one and seven different, contiguous census tracts. They were originally determined in 2015 as part of an analytical research project with technical assistance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Council for State and Territorial Epidemiologists (CSTE) to define small area estimates of life expectancy. Census tracts were grouped roughly following the Office of Planning Neighborhood Cluster boundaries, where possible, and were made just large enough to achieve standard errors of less than 2 for each neighborhood's calculation of life expectancy. The resulting neighborhoods were used in the DC Health Equity Report (2018) with updated names. HPNs were modified slightly in 2019, incorporating one census tract that was consistently suppressed due to low numbers into a neighboring HPN (Lincoln Park incorporated into Capitol Hill). Demographic information were analyzed to identify the bordering group with the most similarities to the single census tract. A second change split a neighborhood (GWU/National Mall) into two to facilitate separate analysis.
Description: These resources include local and online services to guide you in advance care planning conversations to document your health care preferences and select a health care proxy / health care power of attorney. Resources listed also include legal clinics and community resources that provide information about and assistance with guardianship, conservatorship, and estate documents (wills, trusts, estate planning).
Description: Community-based adult day programs provide daily care and social connection for older adults living with cognitive impairment and dementia. These services can be an important part of an overall care plan for those living with dementia as they provide daily connection opportunities as well as relief for caregivers. Respite care provides a break for caregivers to allow them to take time to attend to personal matters, while also providing a safe, caring environment for their loved ones to remain cared for during this time. There may be short term or limited respite care available through the Department of Aging and Community Living (DACL) including grants to support caregivers. The best way to learn about these programs is to connect with the DACL or your local lead agency. Lastly, respite care options exist through many private agencies.
Name: Case Management Care Planning and Care Navigation
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Description: These resources offer support to individuals with dementia and their families and/or caregivers, including assistance with education, connection to resources, coordination of services, and coordination of healthcare.
Name: Connection to Services Helplines and Crisis Care
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Description: These resources can help connect individuals and their caregivers to services. A central referral line is available to connect residents to services provided through the Department of Aging and Community Living (DACL) and DC Lead Agencies. The DC Villages are also an essential service for referrals. Also included are resources for crisis management and veteran affiliated services.
Description: This section focuses on food and nutrition services that are dementia-specific or dementia-inclusive. Older adults in the District can obtain nutrition education and counseling specific to individuals with memory loss or dementia, as well as limited supplies of nutritional supplements. These services are provided by the District Lead Agencies on behalf of the Department of Aging and Community Living (DACL). Additionally, Lead Agencies partner with community organizations to provide meal delivery services throughout the District. These services are available to older adults with or without dementia. It is of note that some services may have income restrictions.
Name: Healthcare for Homebound Older Adults and End of Life Care
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Description: The resources listed here are organizations that provide in-home healthcare for homebound older adults and individuals with advanced illness in need of hospice services or home-based palliative care. Additional resources listed in this section include community-based legal services that support homebound older adults. This type of resource may be necessary so that homebound older adults can complete legal documents to uphold their medical wishes and establish legal surrogates in the case of memory loss or dementia.
Description: These resources help with light housework, errands, tasks, or yardwork to help individuals living with dementia remain in their homes. They are often called “homemaker” services. This list does not include many private housekeeping, landscaping, or handyman companies that may not have specific training to meet the needs of older adults. The services included in this list specifically serve local older adults and are inclusive of those with memory loss or dementia. There are several types of providers who can connect older adult to these services including DC Villages, District Organizations (i.e., Lead Agencies), and Private Agencies."
Description: These resources provide companionship services and in-home assistance with personal care tasks, known as activities of daily living (ADLs), which include support for dressing, bathing, toileting, transferring/mobility, and eating. Some of these organizations also help with instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) such as light housework or food preparation, i.e. “homemaker” services. (For organizations that provide these services also see the section: Home-Based Services: Homemaker Services). These resources are all dementia-inclusive and are available to individuals with dementia or other physical limitations.
Description: These resources help support personal safety or help to improve home safety for persons living with dementia or memory loss. The services listed are specific to older adults and are generally inclusive of persons with dementia while not being explicitly dementia specific service.
Description: These resources aid individuals who need help with medications. These resources are not necessarily dementia-specific but can be particularly helpful for individuals or caregivers in the setting of dementia or memory loss.
Description: These services help with money management, financial planning, and insurance education. These services are not all dementia-specific but are inclusive of those living with dementia or who are planning for future memory loss. We include larger organizations that provide these services but have not included individual/private financial planners.
Description: These resources offer non-emergency transportation to medical appointments, grocery stores, social activities, etc., and may be government or private services. This list includes programs supported through District funding for older adults, as well as services that offer support inclusive to individuals with dementia. Some of these services are available to all older adults, while others are restricted to members of organizations, such as the DC Villages. This resource guide does not include private rideshare companies such as Lyft, Uber, or Go Go Grandparent.
Description: These organizations provide residential living specifically for those with memory loss or dementia and who are not able to or do not wish to live at home. Residential memory care provides a safe, supervised setting where residents are supported with independent activities of daily living (IADLs). Individuals who need more support for activities of daily living and hands-on nursing care may be able to live in assisted living memory units depending on the level of service available. Alternatively, they may require more hands-on support that is provided in dedicated nursing home memory care units. Residential care for persons with dementia is paid out of personal funds or through long-term care insurance. For some individuals, Medicaid may cover the cost of long-term care in specific institutions.
Description: These resources include some of the opportunities to connect with caregivers or individuals living with dementia in the District. Social connection and engagement are critical to maintain a high quality of life independent of a diagnosis with dementia. Services listed in this section are core resources with goals to promote wellness, engagement, and connection. In addition to social connection opportunities, support groups for individuals with dementia or memory loss are listed here as well as many consider themselves more of a “social club” than a support group.
Description: <DIV STYLE="text-align:Left;"><DIV><DIV><P><SPAN>DC Health, the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) and the DC Fire & Emergency Medical Services Department (Fire and EMS) have announced the rollout of a new pilot project centered around providing residents access to harm reduction vending machines intended to provide lifesaving tools such as Naloxone (Narcan) and Fentanyl strips, along with hygiene and wellness products. Similar machines have become prevalent in cities nationwide because they provide easy access to critical services that benefit the most vulnerable populations.</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>In October of 2021, DC Health awarded grants to two community partners, Family and Medical Counseling Services (FMCS) and HIPS, to pilot the implementation of harm reduction vending machines in DC.</SPAN></P><P><SPAN>Four of the six vending machines have already been placed in locations that ensure they can be accessed safely at any time of day. In cooperation with Fire and EMS, three of the vending machines have been placed outside various firehouses in the District. An additional machine has been placed at the Whitman Walker Health Center. All machines have been strategically placed in areas with higher than average rates of drug overdose and unhoused populations.</SPAN></P></DIV></DIV></DIV>
Copyright Text: Office of the Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services
Description: Brain health phone or web-based resources that are often necessary for the safety and support of citizens with memory loss, cognitive impairment or dementia. These organizations may have a mailing or physical address outside of the District of Columbia.
Name: DC Health Planning Neighborhood Census Tracts
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Description: This dataset is used by DC Health, partners, and researchers to facilitate analysis and statistical modeling on a variety of health, economic, social, and other topics. DC Health delineates statistical neighborhoods to facilitate small-area analyses and visualization of health, economic, social, and other indicators to display and uncover disparate outcomes among populations across the city. This is a cross reference table to show DC Health neighborhood names for each Census Tract.