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LeDroit Park Public Safety Queen, job seeker, MPH, allergic to foolishness, youngin' supporter, unofficial public health enforcer & on my pursuit of happiness!

CDC is doin’ it right. . . Terrence Howard spokesperson for "Screen for Life" Campaign

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I originally created this post back on May 28, 2009. Since that time I am excited to say that I see this PSA with Terrence Howard throughout the DC area on various buses and bus stops! Please, if you are 50 & older or have a family history of colon cancer please get screened today!

Are you 50 & older?

 

Have you been screened for colon cancer? 

This screening DOES save lives. . . but don’t take it from me Mr. Howard does a much better job at explaining it. . .


 

 

For More information about the Screen for Life Campaign and to learn more about colon cancer please visit the CDC @
http://www.cdc.gov/Features/ScreenforLife/

A big thank you to Ms. Gelb and her team at the CDC for making these PSA’s available on YouTube so that it will be easier for bloggers to spread the word about screening for colon cancer.

MPD 3rd District National Night Out 2011 Tomorrow Night! 8/2

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Make a presence in your community and come out and support another National Night Out in DC with your local Metropolitan Police Department in the 3rd District and community leaders!

NWtoSE will be at a booth discussing Crime Prevention Activities and how you can start a Neighborhood Watch which is about getting to know your neighbors and working with people who have been involved with the criminal justice system.

See you in Columbia Heights tomorrow!

Please see the details below:

MPD 3D National Night Out 2011

METRO opening their doors (finally)- Open House and Town Hall Meetings May 16-19, 2011

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It’s funny because Metro and I have such a love/hate relationship.  I love them because they get me wherever I need to go and at times I hate them because they are my only option to get where I am going.  I have no car, no bike and frankly no money in the near future to buy either so I must remind myself daily of things I love about the Metro or I will go crazy!

Over the past couple of years when you mention the word “Metro” my blood pressure rises and start thinking about all the times I have been late to work, missed events, pay higher costs for poorer service and been treated with less than respect by some employees and riders.   I have attended The Metro Riders Advisory meetings, filled out comments cards and at times resorted to walking or just simply not leaving my house on the weekend due to track work.  When I need to feel the love for the hate I read the blog Unsuck DC Metro and feel relief!  I am not only one that watches Metro employees be bothered to help you at kiosk because they are on a personal phone call, refuse to give you directions, be bothered to check your SmarTrip, leave to go to the bathroom during rush hour to name a few situations.

It’s about to be heavy tourist season so that means children acting extra wild, parents yelling for their kids, folks getting confused and clogging the door but hey I guess they are brining tourism money to the city right?  The good news is that I think we have some pretty decent transit police the only problem is there are only about 400 or so for the entire system that covers Maryland, Virginia and DC.

If you have any concerns, questions, would like to meet the man behind the curtain I suggest you attend one of the following “Open Houses combined Town Hall Meeting” this week.  I know I have a few things to say.  See you there!

YOU’RE ON.                         

And we’re listening.                                                                                             

OPEN HOUSE  |  TOWN HALL MEETING  |  PUBLIC HEARING

 

We are tuning in to you to help us make important decisions about Metro’s future.

For the first time ever, Metro will host combined Open Houses and Town Hall Meetings prior to its official Public Hearings. Metro staff members will be available at Open Houses for one-on-one conversations about Metro service and programs. Town Hall Meetings will give you an opportunity to talk about the future of the system with Metro leaders, including members of the Metro Board of Directors. During the Public Hearings, Metro will take formal testimony on the following options under consideration for the FY12 budget:

o    Increasing the Metrorail train wait times on weekends

o    Eliminating the Metrobus E6, K1 and N8 lines

o    Restructuring the Metrobus M4, V7, V8, 70 and 71 lines

o    Eliminating the 50¢ discount on certain Anacostia bus routes, resulting in MetroAccess fare increase, and modification of the Anacostia station bus transfer discount program

 

The Open Houses will be from 5:30-6:00 p.m. followed by the Town Hall Meetings/Q&A from 6:00-6:45 p.m. The Public Hearings will start at 6:45 p.m. Please join us at one of the following:

 

MONDAY, MAY 16Maryland – Prince George’s County Treetops Professional Place8181 Professional Place

Hyattsville, MD

Metrorail stop: New Carrollton

 

TUESDAY, MAY 17

Virginia – Alexandria

 

George Washington Middle School

1005 Mt. Vernon Ave

Alexandria, VA

Metrorail stop: Braddock Road

 

District of Columbia – NW

 

St. Mary’s Armenian Apostolic Church

4125 Fessenden St, NW

Washington, DC

Metrorail stop: Friendship Heights

 WEDNESDAY, MAY 18Maryland – Montgomery County First Baptist Church of Wheaton10914 Georgia Ave

Wheaton, MD

Metrorail stop: Wheaton

 

Virginia – Arlington

 

Arlington County Board Room

2100 Clarendon Blvd, 3rd Floor

Arlington, VA

Metrorail stop: Court House

 

THURSDAY, MAY 19

District of Columbia – SE

 

Matthews Memorial Baptist Church

2616 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, SE

Washington, DC

Metrorail stop: Anacostia

 

All locations are wheelchair accessible. For accommodations for people with disabilities, call (202) 962-2511. For language interpretation, call (202) 962-1082.

 Get the latest information, including travel recommendations, online at www.wmata.com/hearings

DC Department of Parks and Recreation Summer Jobs

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According to NWtoSE.com web analytics it looks like ya’ll (my readers) are interested in the topic of summer employment for youth.  I can get with that!  A little known fact–  NWtoSE has been job searching for a minute.  While I am not exactly a “youth” anymore, I always try and watch out for the youngins in the District and their parents.   So be patient with me because I am applying for jobs too!

Every day I get 100′s of page visits for the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP).  The problem is the hiring for the SYEP program is finished– done— over!  So, basically if you have not already been hired you will not have a place in the program this summer.

I will do my best to give you other youth employment options.  Feel free to give me a shout out if you have questions and I will do my best to direct you to someone who has the answer if I don’t!

Check out DC Department of Parks and Recreations Summer Jobs

Click on this image for more info about DPR Summer Jobs

The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) Summer Camp Office strives to provide high quality recreational programming for youth of all ages that enhances the year-round opportunities available in the District. Summer staff are provided engaging training, creative curriculum, scheduled trips, and a team of like-minded staff to meet the goals outlined in the program in a structured and supportive atmosphere.

Staff will have the opportunity to be creative, work with youth, and develop professional goals, while enjoying all that DPR has to offer Washington, DC’s youth. We are looking for talented individuals to join out team who are energetic, professional, responsible, and motivated.

Please review our open positions and apply online!

For the hiring process click HERE

You will then follow another link to view open job positions.  I am not going to post the link because you need to check out the hiring process to see if you meet the minimum qualifications. : )

Please click HERE to check out the frequently asked questions about DC DPR Summer Jobs

If you have any further questions specific to DPR employment feel free to contact the agency at:

DC Department of Parks and Recreation
Human Resources Division
Phone: (202) 673-7603
Email: dpr.summer@dc.gov
http://dpr.dc.gov/DC/DPR

Are you having Sex DC? STD Awareness Month- GENITAL HERPES

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In an effort to create awareness about GENITAL HERPES please make sure you know the facts.  It is important to ask your physician about all STD’s including herpes which is NOT typically a routine test that in a regular STD screening panel.

Quick Facts on Genital Herpes:

Herpes cannot not be cured.

Herpes can be spread even when you are not having an outbreak.

Herpes can be spread through skin to skin contact and condoms only protect the area they cover.

You can take medication to reduce your chance of spreading herpes.

You can contract genital herpes in your mouth.

More facts on Genital Herpes:

Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the herpes virus type II.  Herpes virus type I can result in “cold sores” or “fever blisters” on the mouth, but can also cause lesions in the genital area.  Genital herpes can be spread from mother to child at the time of delivery.

Symptoms

  • Small grouped blisters (clusters) on the genitalia that are often painful. This is referred to as an “outbreak.”
  • Fever and flu-like symptoms (only with the first outbreak).
  • Many people have no symptoms; however they can still spread the virus to their sexual partners (asymptomatic shedding).
*The symptoms usually appear two days to three weeks after infection.
*The lesions will go away within 1-3 weeks regardless of treatment.
*Herpes is a virus that cannot be cured or eliminated from the body.

Testing

  • A blood test can determine if you have herpes type II.

Treatment for Herpes

  • The most commonly used medication is Acyclovir (Zovirax).
  • Famciclovir (Famvir) or Valacyclovir (Valtrex) are other medications that can be used.
  • Treatment is given during an outbreak to shorten the duration of the outbreak.  However, it is not curative and future outbreaks are common.
Prevention Tips
  • Avoid unprotected sex. Always use a condom. However, condoms do not totally prevent the transmission of herpes.
  • Have only one sex partner.

If you have questions or think you may have herpes, stop having sex and come to the SE STD Clinic for a free and confidential assessment.

Source:  DC Department of Health 

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Having SEX? get yourself tested-April is STD Awareness Month

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Dear NWtoSE readers I realize that April is nearly over however, Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Infections (STD’s and STI’s) affect people 365 days a year.  Please check out the link on the right side of the page to find the closest HIV/AIDS- STD testing location to you!

Would you like to know more about STD’s?  Click on the image below for more info about STD’s in general.  Want to hear more about STD’s from NWtoSE?

Stay tuned for my next post on HERPES.

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THIS TUESDAY- April 19th! Chief Cathy Lanier, Councilmember Jim Graham & more to discuss criminal justice!

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Northwest Columbia Heights Community Association

Community Public Forum on Criminal Justice

Tuesday April 19th

6:30 to 8:30 PM
(Come early to greet your neighbors, meet our featured guests, and have some refreshments)
Where:  St Stephen and the Incarnation Episcopal Church, 1525 Newton St NW
(Northeast Corner of 16th and Newton, 16th Street Side, Upstairs Auditorium)

Format: Brief remarks by panelists then extended Question & Answer period with audience participation

Do you have any of these questions?

  • The same drug dealer is always on the corner near my house. I call the police, why don’t they arrest him?
  • Why is it that criminals are released so quickly after being arrested?
  • What is a “papered” arrest? Why are some arrests “no-papered?”

Confirmed Panelists:

MPD Chief Cathy Lanier
Ward 1 Councilmember Jim Graham
At-Large Councilmember Phil Mendelson
DC Superior Court Chief Judge Lee Satterfield
Principal Asst US Attorney Vincent Cohen
Pretrial Services Agency Director Susan Shaffer
CSOSA Acting Director Adrienne Poteat
Mayor’s Office on Ex-Offender Affairs Director Charles Thornton
Ward 5 Court Watch Leader and Activist Kathy Henderson
Ward 7 Community Activist and Blogger Veronica O. Davis – Moderator

Live Poetry Performance from Free Minds Book Club & Writing Workshop -Empowering Young Inmates to Write New Chapters in Their Lives

Please come and bring your neighbors. Please share the attached flyer with your neighborhood listserves and your neighbors who don’t have e-mail. 

YOUNGINS! April 16th- Town Hall Meeting Just for YOU!

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What’s going on?

The 6th Annual Youth Opportunity Summit and Town Hall Meeting

When: April 16th, 10:00 am-3:00 pm

Where: Savoy Elementary School- 2400 Shannon Place, SE

(School is located directly across the street from the Anacostia Metro Station)

Is this just another meeting in DC?

NO! There will be breakout workshops for youth, parents, guardians/ older folks (older than the kids- that’s me!)

Will there be food? YES! Lunch will be served!

Youth Opportunity Summit and Town Hall Meeting April 16th

The official statement from MPD:

You are invited to attend the 6th Annual Youth Opportunity Summit and Town Hall Meeting.  This meeting is held to discuss preparing youth to stay safe and avoid criminal behavior, especially after school and during summer vacation.  The Metropolitan Police Department will engage youth in an energizing panel discussion followed by breakout workshops topics design by youth for youth.

The panelists will include young adults who made it through their teen years successfully and are now embarking on careers or educational opportunities.  Just to name a few confirmed panelists:  Markus Batchelor, former DC Youth Mayor and 2011 George Washington University Trachtenberg Scholarship Winner; Chris Wright, Senior, Georgetown University; DJ Rico, Majic 102.3 and other exciting individuals.

Lunch will be served, followed by breakout workshops to further connect youth to positive avenues to stay out of trouble.  We are calling on you to bring youth out to this exciting event. The purpose of this yearly event is to provide assistance with engaging youth residents, their parents or guardians in meaningful activities that deter criminal behavior.

Community Justice Advisory Network- 3/30/11

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C o m m u n i t y J u s t i c e A d v i s o r y N e t w o r k ( C J A N )

Please come out and support my good friend Eric Shuler who has been working very hard planning for this event!!!

Date: Wednesday March 30, 2011 Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm

LOCATION:

The Reeves Center

2 0 0 0 1 4 t h S t r e e t N . W.

2 n d F l o o r L a r g e C o m m u n i t y R o o m

“Public Safety through Wor k f o r c e Development and Community Involvement”

Refreshments Served

LOCATION

T h e R e e v e s C e n t e r

2000 14th Street N.W.

2nd Floor Community Room

Contact Information:

Eric.shuler@csosa.gov

(202) 442-1802

(202) 220-5316

Participating Organizations:

ANC Commissioners

CSOSA Community Supervision Services

Mentoring Works, Inc,

Metropolitan Police Department

Northwest Columbia Heights Civic Association (NWCHCA)

Northwest Columbia Heights Shaw Collaborative (NWCHSC)

U.S. Attorney’s office

Vocational Opportunities for Training, Education and Employment Unit

Weed & Seed

3D Neighborhood Watch Program Training- 3/17/11

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3D Neighborhood Watch Program (NWP) Training
Have you heard? Crime has been on the rise in Third District.
Learn how you can effectively PREVENT many crimes in your neighborhood!
Date:  Thursday, March 17th- Wear your green!
Time: 7:00-8:30 PM
Free Refreshments Provided!
Where: 3D Police Station-1620 V Street, NW- Snyder Room
Training Instructor: Samantha Nolan, Neighborhood Watch Program Director, 2D,
Former Citizens Advisory Committee, (CAC) Chair 2D
Sponsored by:  Marco Santiago Community Outreach Coordinator MPD 3D
Who should attend? All neighbors, businesses and stakeholders interested in reducing and preventing crime!
What will we be discussing?
*How to organize a Neighborhood Watch Program
*Creating Block Captains/ increasing effectiveness of existing block captains
*Setting up phone tree’s/ Communication Plans
*Organizing Safety Walks
*Working with police/neighbors effectively
*Protecting property
Questions?  Please contact:
Jana Baldwin at ledroitparknwp@gmail.com
Google Voicemail: (202) 455-4065
RSVP is appreciated! Please fill this form by submitting your name and e-mail by filling out this link

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