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DC Becomes First US Territory to Ban Gay ‘Cure’ Therapy for Adults

Washington, D.C. has become the first territory in the U.S. after New York City to ban the harmful practice of gay ‘cure’ therapy for both minors and adults.
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First of its Kind Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opened in Southeast DC

A new medical marijuana dispensary, Anacostia Organics, has been thrown open in Southeast D.C. and is providing a new level of cannabis access to the residents.
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Celebrity Campaign Promoting Fruits, Vegetables Comes to DC

Local sports icons like T.J. Oshie, Bradley Beal and Elena Delle Donne will be promoting fruits and vegetables in Giant Food stores in Washington, D.C. as well as in Maryland and Virginia.
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DC Police to be Equipped with Overdose-Reversing Drug Naloxone

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced on Friday that the District police officers will be equipped with naloxone, a medication that can treat narcotic overdose in emergency situations.
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DC Ranks 2nd in Orkin’s Top 50 Bed Bug Cities List

D.C. has been ranked second this year as well in the annual list of 50 “bed bug cities” released by Orkin, a major pest control company.
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DC Turns Out to be Worst City in Healthy Eating

Washington, D.C. has come out as the worst city overall for healthy eating with only 3.11 healthy restaurants per 100,000 people in its city limits, according to a report by Vitagene.
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DC Hospitals Required to Share Online Prices, Medical Records

Under the Fiscal Year 2019 Inpatient Prospective Payment System rule effective from January 1, 2019, D.C. hospitals are required to share a list of their standard prices online and also make available online medical records for patients.
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New Regulations Take Effect in DC From January 1

New regulations approved by D.C. mayor administration will take effect from January 1, 2019. These include new laws on quality healthcare and childcare initiatives and updated traffic laws for safer streets.
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