Thanks to all who forwarded from American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC):
“We have been made aware that a group of Policy Conference attendees from New York was potentially in contact prior to the conference with an individual who contracted coronavirus.”
If history has taught us anything, cooler heads will certainly prevail. (more…)
West Virginia and Florida Ave NE. Photo by @seanmaiwald
Ummm, thanks to Mathew for passing on from Sean: “Coronavirus supply store???”
Photo by @seanmaiwald
After looking inside, I can’t tell if this is like the “microscope store”, straight up art, straight up entrepreneurial (ie selling cold water on a hot day) or straight up bat shit crazy. I guess we gotta find out the prices…
Photo by PoPville flickr user Erin
I wanted to follow up on yesterday’s announcement from the Mayor’s Office that “DC Health Department Confirms No Coronavirus Cases in DC” I saw many people resigned to the fact that it would still likely hit D.C. in some way at some point. No kidding around lots of good info on COVID-19 here. For those who feel it’s coming our way – are you doing any preparations? If so, what are you doing?
To the polls:
Photo by Chris Chern
From the Mayor’s Office:
“Mayor Muriel Bowser has directed her Administration’s agencies to monitor developments related to the coronavirus occurring across the globe and in the United States. DC Health has confirmed that there are no confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Washington, DC and that the risk of coronavirus remains low. As with any public health concern, Mayor Bowser is encouraging residents to be prepared and informed. (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user Lindsey Robinett
“Dear PoPville,
I have plans to travel in the next few months and need to get some vaccines like Yellow Fever for some upcoming travels. I’m hoping the community can chime in as I know a lot of people in the DC area travel for work and pleasure to places that need these shots. I’m looking for recommendations for travel clinics or doctors, ideally downtown, that are knowledgeable, won’t try to over-medicate me and also won’t break the bank for shots like Yellow Fever and a prescription for malaria pills.”
Thanks to Rafe for sending from DOH:
“The District of Columbia Department of Health (DC Health) has confirmed one death associated with vaping. As of October 22, 2019, 1,604* cases of e-cigarette, or vaping, product use associated lung injury (EVALI) have been reported to CDC from 49 states (all except Alaska), the District of Columbia, and 1 U.S. territory.
DC Health urges District residents to refrain from using all e-cigarette and vaping products until further notice. Cannabis or THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) vape-products that are obtained off the street may pose the greatest risk.
Symptoms of Vaping-Associated Lung Injury: (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user Tim Brown
“Dear PoPville,
I just saw an article on NPR about an alternative to allergy shots called sublingual immunotherapy, or SLIT, that you take at home as a tablet, instead of getting allergy shots in an office.
Apparently it has been around a few years and is effective. That said, I am having a hard time finding a DC/MD area practice that offers this in lieu of allergy shots and will let you do it from home (the one area website I found discussing this referenced taking the tablets in their office). Given the main benefit would be avoiding weekly visits to the allergist, I was hoping someone knows a practice that lets you take the tablets at home and could provide a good recommendation!
Bonus points for the practice being in network with BlueCross.”
Photo by PoPville flickr user JosephLeonardo
“Dear PoPville,
I am currently a chemotherapy patient for nine weeks and am very concerned in the ability for DC Health to process my application for medicinal marijuana in Washington, DC. It has already been 10 days of treatment. I have already sent in the money order and my doctor has approved my application.
Does anyone have any tips of if going to DC Health or a specific phone number to actually get in touch with someone is possible?
Any tips of the process greatly appreciated.”
“Dear PoPville,
I’ve been running into issues CVS, they’ve been very backlogged (~3 weeks) on my medication, and by the time they can get to it, my prescription has already “expired” due to the DC laws, even though they were aware of it and I submitted it with plenty of time. Naturally this has caused some frustration, and while I understand DC laws, I want to make a switch. Does anyone have suggestions for mom and pop pharmacies? I used to use them in my old city and want to make the switch.”
14th and Monroe Street, NW
Update from ANC Christine Miller:
“Some have asked about work happening at 14th & Monroe. Sorry to disappoint, but there won’t be a resurrection of TGIF. Alterations & repair are for Children’s National Primary Care. Now I can just run my
kids down the block the next time one breaks!”
Thanks to Paul for sending:
“Maybe this means movement of some kind? TGIFridays back from the dead?”
TGIFriday’s last D.C. location closed in Foggy Bottom back in October.
Ah the prospect of TGIF in Columbia Heights… (more…)