Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the actor, director, and producer best known for his role as Theo Huxtable on The Cosby Show, died Sunday after a drowning incident while on vacation in Costa Rica. He was 54. According to TMZ, local authorities in Guanacaste Province confirmed Warner was swimming at Playa Hermosa when he was caught in a rip current. Emergency responders arrived minutes later, but attempts to revive him were unsuccessful. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His wife and daughter were pres...Read More

Howard University Faculty Practice Plan (HUFPP) and Howard University Hospital (HUH) are proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with the Dynasty Interactive Screen Community’s (DISC) Health Equity Action Lab (HEAL) that will enhance public access to critical health information and expand health education outreach locally in the DMV (DC, Maryland, and Virginia) area and on a national level. HEAL is an initiative of DISC Health. This initiative was spearheaded and led by DISC represe...Read More

Kyana Bradley, a licensed clinical professional counselor and trauma-informed therapist, helps individuals form authentic connections with themselves and others. She accomplishes her goal as a therapist by healing emotional wounds, deepening self-awareness, and equipping them with practical tools to live in alignment with their truth. Bradley, who is also a Maryland and Washington, DC-based podcast host, and authentic living strategist with over 22 years of experience assisting youth, adults, c...Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C., [July 08, 2025] — Howard University Faculty Practice Plan (HUFPP) and Howard University Hospital (HUH) are proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with the Dynasty Interactive Screen Community's (DISC) Health Equity Action Lab (HEAL) that will enhance public access to critical health information and expand health education outreach locally in the DMV (DC, Maryland, and Virginia) area and on a national level. HEAL is an initiative of DISC Health. This initiative...Read More

A recent study revealed that many college students in the U.S. are facing a mental health crisis. In fact, more than half of college students rate their mental health as fair, poor or terrible, according to a survey conducted by The Harris Poll with subsequent research by The Steve Fund. Titled “Student Mental Health on College Campuses,” The Harris Poll surveyed 2,050 U.S. residents aged 18 to 24 between Feb. 29 and April 1, 2024, who were attending a four-year college or universi...Read More

Summer brings with it sunshine, family barbecues, and community picnics, but also a heightened risk of foodborne illness. As temperatures rise, so does the chance that harmful bacteria will grow on improperly handled foods, threatening the health of individuals and communities. While many associate food safety with restaurant kitchens, the truth is that most foodborne illnesses occur in home and informal settings, like the family picnic table. Understanding the basics of safe food preparat...Read More

No impact or changes to enrollees’ health plan benefits, services or care provider network as a result of the new name. New name reflects the company’s continued evolution to support whole health. Wellpoint is focused on improving the health of individuals and communities at all points in life. WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Amerigroup DC, a subsidiary of Elevance Health that serves DC Healthy Families (Medicaid and CHIP), DC Healthcare Alliance, and DC’s Immigr...Read More

The Surgeon General and other health officials field questions about COVID vaccines and health equity issues from multicultural media professionals via the BIPOCXChange on Oct. 27, 2002.Top U.S. health officials leverage the power of BIPOC media to inform and engage communities about the proven benefits of COVID vaccines and treatments and to combat misinformation as they work to save lives and head off a winter surge of the virus. By Linda MillerOct. 29, 2022WASHINGTON (BIPOCXChange Media ...Read More