Air Quality Index
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a tool to communicate the status of local air quality to the public—the Air Quality Index (AQI). The AQI is derived from real-time air pollution measurements taken at monitoring stations throughout the United States. The AQI has three components: a color, a score and a health message recommending protective action based on the level of air pollution.
Category: Environmental Health
Population: Civilian Personnel, Family Members, Service Members, Retirees
Cost: none
Resource Provider: Other Government Agencies
Last Updated: 10/9/2024
Ceremonial Support
Military bands, color guards, drill teams and the like may, when requested and in appropriate situations, take part in public events sponsored by non-federal organizations. Likewise with military equipment and other information – these might be included in static displays or exhibits. For the National Capital Region, the U.S. Army Military District of Washington facilitates requests for such support, including Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard elements. Approval and tasking authority is exercised according to governing regulations and practices.
Category: Other Military Resources
Population: Service Members, Family Members, Retirees, Civilian Personnel
Where: 210 A St., Suite 200, Bldg. 32, Fort McNair, DC 20319
Cost: not applicable
Phone: 202-685-4990
Email: usarmy.mcnair.mdw.mbx.jfhq-ncr-pao-web-events-omb@mail.mil
Resource Provider: Other Government Agencies
Last Updated: 8/7/2018
District Epidemiologist
District Health Department Lead State Epidemiologist is responsible for the identification and response for all health threats that occur within the district. The district epidemiologist is usually responsible for district wide infectious disease epidemiology program, often along with many other health agency programs involved in disease detection and prevention.
Category: Other Health Resources, Other Medical Resources
Population: Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Soldiers and Civilians
When: hours
Where: 899 North Capitol Street NE, 2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20002
Cost: m
Phone: 202-442-5865
Resource Provider: Other Government Agencies
Last Updated: 2/21/2019
District Public Health Laboratory
District Health Department Laboratory conducts laboratory testing for most all analysis requirements for public health surveillance. This may include monitoring and detection testing for environmental health, food safety, infectious diseases, newborn screening, public health preparedness, radiation safety, and many other tests. The public health laboratories are part of the National Laboratory Network, and respond to novel strains of disease, natural disasters, chemical spills, foodborne outbreaks, and other public health emergencies.
Category: Other Health Resources, Other Medical Resources
Population: Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Soldiers and Civilians
When: hours
Where: District of Columbia Department of Forensic Sciences, Division of the Public Health Laboratory, 401 E St., SW, Washington, DC 20024
Cost: n/a
Phone: 202-442-5994
Resource Provider: Other Government Agencies
Last Updated: 2/21/2019
Housing Environmental Health Response Registry
The Housing Environmental Health Response Registry is a resource for residents to report housing-related health information and concerns. Residents will be invited to enroll in the registry and initiate an exchange with public health professionals. Registry participants will receive information on in-home environmental health, assistance in seeking medical care, and an opportunity to share concerns with Army leadership.
Category: Environmental Health, Families and Deployment, Child Health and Development, Family Safety, Housing and Temporary Lodging, Other Family Resources, Other Health Resources, Other Safety Resources
Population: Family Members, Service Members
Intended for: Any DOD Affiliate:
Service members, civilian employees,
family members of Service Members, civilian employees, and contractor employees
When: 24/7
Where: Service-wide
Cost: $0
Phone: 1-800-984-8523
Resource Provider: Other Government Agencies
Last Updated: 4/16/2019
Infectious Disease Epidemiologist
District Health Department Infectious Disease Epidemiology Program. The contact information provided is for the chief infectious disease epidemiologist in that program. Within these programs,the district conducts disease surveillance, collects information on reportable diseases from all healthcare providers and hospitals, and from local and regional health departments. The district's infectious disease epidemiology program investigates disease outbreaks, analyzes and distributes information on the incidence and prevalence of infectious diseases, health events, zoonotic and vector-borne diseases and vaccine-preventable diseases. The District provides considerable disease and state-specific information on the health agency’s website and search engine.
Category: Other Health Resources, Other Medical Resources
Population: Civilian Personnel
Intended for: Soldiers and Civilians
When: hours
Where: 899 North Capitol Street NE, 2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20002
Cost: n/a
Phone: 202-671-4222
Resource Provider: Other Government Agencies
Last Updated: 2/21/2019
Military Caregiver Resource Directory
Designed to help empower military caregivers with information about national-level resources and programs specifically for them. Topics include: helplines, advocacy and benefit information, career transitions and employment, military caregiver support, children’s needs, education and training, financial support, rest and relaxation, and others.
Category: Wounded Warriors and Caregivers
Population: Family Members
Intended for: Military Caregivers
Cost: None
Email: OSD.Caregiver@mail.mil
Resource Provider: Other Government Agencies
Last Updated: 8/23/2018
Military Caregiver Virtual Forum
Military caregivers may join their peers virtually in a Department of Defense online forum every month to discuss topics that they choose and network with others who are experiencing similar challenges. Caregivers learn skills to overcome challenges and share resources.
Category: Wounded Warriors and Caregivers
Population: Family Members
Intended for: Military Caregivers
When: Every first and fourth Thursday of the month at 11am and 2pm EST.
Where: Virtual Forum
Cost: None
Email: RSVP at: OSD.Caregiver@mail.mil
Resource Provider: Other Government Agencies
Last Updated: 8/23/2018
National Resource Directory
The National Resource Directory is one of the largest online collections of government and non-government resources specifically designed for Veterans, service members, their families and caregivers. With a unique collection of more than 16,000 organized and vetted resources, the directory provides information covering a variety of topics, including benefits and compensation, education, homeless assistance, housing and other services.
Category: Wounded Warriors and Caregivers, Other Behavioral Health Resources, Coping Skills, Other Social and Spiritual Resources, Legal Assistance, Other Medical Resources, Other Recreation Resources, Other Safety Resources, Injury Prevention, Other Military Resources
Population: Family Members, Service Members, Retirees
Intended for: Military Caregivers, Service members, Veterans
Cost: none
Resource Provider: Other Government Agencies
Last Updated: 8/23/2018
U.S. Army Military District of Washington
Jointly staffed Command, home of the Army's ceremonial units, cemetary operations, air support, court martial, signal activities, installation management, and contingency missions
Category: Other Military Resources
Population: Service Members, Civilian Personnel
Where: 102 3rd Avenue, Building 39, Suite 2, Ft. Lesley J. McNair, DC 20319-5031
Cost: not applicable
Phone: 202-685-2808
Resource Provider: Other Government Agencies
Last Updated: 8/7/2018
