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AANMA – Mothers of Asthmatics

Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics is the leading non-profit organization dedicated to ending needless death and suffering due to asthma, allergies and related conditions.

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Adventure Dental and Vision

Adventure Dental provides general dentistry for children and young adults aged birth to 20 years. We have a child-friendly facility that has all digital technology. Parents are welcome in all treatment...

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Advocates for Justice and Education, Inc

Offering resources and tools related to education advocacy and supports for children and youth with disabilities, and for children and youth with special health care needs.

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Aerocrine

Aerocrine Inc. markets NIOX MINO. This point-of-care technology measures fractional exhaled nitric oxide giving healthcare providers objective information to assess allergic airway inflammation and...

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African Women's Cancer Awareness Association

Offering referral services for free mammograms, bras and wigs for those who qualify, as well as educational materials on breast cancer in English and seven African languages.

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AIDS Healthcare Foundation-Blair Underwood Healthcare Center

Offering free HIV testing using the 1-Minute HIV  INSTA™ Test, free condoms and educational materials about the behaviors that place people at risk for HIV.

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Al-ANON Family Groups WMAAAIS

Offering reading materials for family and friends who are dealing with alcoholics.

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Alpha Kappa Alpha, Rho Mu Omega Chapter

Offering information on kidney disease, diabetes, and blood pressure screenings.

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Alzheimer’s Association National Capital Area Chapter

Offering educational materials and general information about Alzheimer's disease and the association's services.

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American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists

AACE, the largest association of clinical endocrinologists in the world, represents more than 6,500 endocrinologists in the US and abroad. Most members are certified in Endocrinology and Metabolism and...

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American Diabetes Association

The ADA’s mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. We fund innovative research and, through our advocacy efforts, fight to increase federal...

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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

AFSP is the leading national not-for-profit organization exclusively dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research, education and advocacy.

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American Heart Association

Offering heart and stroke health materials.

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American Red Cross

We will host a blood drive.

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American Society of Clinical Oncology

We will be offering free educational information on various types of cancer and cancer-related topics in the form of booklets, guides, and fact sheets.

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Andromeda Transcultural Health Center

We will provide free HIV testing, glucose dcreenings, blood pressure screenings, information on free primary care and free female or male condoms.

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AT&T

AT&T is committed to putting an end to texting and driving. Our message is simple but vital: when it comes to texting and driving, it can wait. Visit www.itcanwait.com to take the pledge.

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Avon Walk for Breast Cancer

Join us for 2 days and 39 miles on May 4-5th as we recommit ourselves to life-changing advances in the fight against breast cancer. Please call 1-866-25-WALK or visit avonwalk.org.

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Baby’s First Test

We have information and resources about prenatal and newborn screening for parents and providers. A certified genetic counselor will be on site to discuss the availability and importance of screening.

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Be the Match

We will be raising awareness about the need for people to join the Be the Match Registry to help save lives of patients diagnosed with leukemia, lymphoma or Sickle Cell anemia.

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Because We Care

At the booth, will offer: “Happy,” the sunshine Nursing Clown for the children with face painting, as well as blood pressure screenings by our registered nursing students and instructors.

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Blacks in Government Region XI Council

Offering reading materials on health and wellness and other programs available for government employees.

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Brain Injury Association of DC

We provide literature on brain injury prevention, support for brain injury survivors and their families, and DC's new concussion prevention law.

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Brother to Brother Sister to Sister United, Inc

Literature/handouts on HIV/AIDS and cycling for health.

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Camp Fire Patuxent Area Council

Offering children’s activities and exhibiting health education projects

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Capital Rowing Club

Try out a Concept2 rowing machine and learn how to correctly use one.

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CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is a not-for-profit health insurer serving the District of Columbia, Maryland, and portions of Northern Virginia. CareFirst is the region’s largest insurer, serving...

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Caribbean Sounds Race

Try out a circuit to test your endurance and heart rate training for running and walking events. We will also offer body fat, body mass index, bone mass, and muscle mass analysis.

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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

CMS administers the Medicare and Medicaid programs for the elderly and people with limited resources. Preventive health services, including the “Welcome to Medicare” preventive visit, are available...

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Central Union Mission

Information about our services and ways people can help the homeless and poor.

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Children’s National Medical Center

Children’s National is the only exclusive provider of pediatric care in the metropolitan Washington area. Children’s National is a proven leader in the development and application of innovative new...

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Chris4Life Colon Cancer Foundation

Reading materials and more information about screenings for colon cancer.

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Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind

Offering reading materials, eye screenings and our mobile eye care van.

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Compassion Over Killing

Free vegetarian recipes, vegetarian restaurant guides to DC, and other educational literature.

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Crittenton Services of Greater Washington

Offering reading materials related to the health and well-being of teenage girls.

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CroppMetcalfe

CroppMetcalfe proudly provides residential and commercial heating, air conditioning, plumbing, home performance, pest control, security and home theatre service, repair and installation to Northern...

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Crown Farm

Crown is a smart and vibrant community with neighborhoods connected by parks and walkable streets. A variety of home styles, distinctive architecture, an innovative activity center, and a welcoming...

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Daughter for the Day, Inc

Offering literature about our free services to senior citizens.

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DC Cancer Consortium

Play 'Wheel of Facts' and get English/Spanish educational materials.

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DC Department of Housing and Community Development

The Department of Housing and Community Development’s Lead Safe Washington (LSW) Program can provide homeowners and rental property owners with financial assistance to correct lead hazards. For more...

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DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department

Visit our on-site fire engine and ambulance apparatus and join us for blood pressure and blood sugar testing, a car seat display, online registration for smoke alarms, 'Parches' the robot, and...

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DC Metro Dietetic Association

Offering nutrition advice, plus prizes and handouts that provide nutritional information.

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DC Office of African Affairs

Join us to learn about key health trends in the African community in D.C., to learn more about health access issues and learn more about African community-based organizations.

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Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation

Pick up brochures on diabetes education and awareness, diabetes ID alert necklaces, newsletters, pocket diaries, a Needy Med card (discount on prescriptions) and a few giveaways.

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Diet-to-Go

Diet-to-Go makes it easy to lose weight and stay healthy with its complete meal plans. Go online or call us today to see how easy losing weight and feeling great can be!

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District of Columbia Dental Society Foundation

Providing oral cancer exams and screenings by licensed dentists from the Metro area. 

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District of Columbia Office on Aging

Join us for BMI testing using a body fat machine to encourage seniors to come to our wellness centers for weight management classes.

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Downtown Cluster’s Geriatric Day Care Center, Inc

At the booth, we'll offer more information about the center.

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Early Stages Center, DC Public Schools

Offering information about childhood developmental milestones and information about services available in the District of Columbia for children aged 3-5 with a suspected developmental delay.

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Education Plus 2

Offering information on childhood obesity and chronic diseases plus periodic drawings for gift certificates and promotion of Education Plus 2's summer camp entitled, "You don't have to be what you...

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EduSerc, Inc

Learn more about career, professional and workforce development programs in a number of industries (Health, Engineering, Finance, etc.)

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Elephant Insurance

Elephant Auto Insurance, the fastest growing auto insurance company, is dedicated to providing local residents with affordable auto, home and renter’s insurance. Go online to elephant.com today to...

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Enchanting Women Foundation

We provide warm meals, clothing, school supplies, prom dresses and toiletries to homeless and disadvantaged women.

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Ernest Everett Just Foundation

We will have materials regarding STEM and our STEM Workshop Programs.

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Express Homebuyers

Since 2003, Express Homebuyers has eliminated home-selling headaches for 1,200+ families and saved them over $5 million in real estate commissions. We are a BBB accredited company that buys houses...

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FDIC

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is an independent agency created by Congress in 1933. The FDIC supervises banks, insures bank deposits and helps maintain a stable and sound banking...

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Fitness Resource

Fitness Resource is Greater DC’s premier fitness retailer. Visit one of our four locations and see our complete lineup of high-quality home treadmills, ellipticals, exercise bikes, strength and fitness...

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Garrett County

Find Your Adventure in Garrett County, Maryland! Skiing, hiking, kayaking, boating or simply curling up by the fire – the area’s natural beauty is the perfect destination for days full of activities or...

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Get Schooled in Anaphylaxis

The Get Schooled in Anaphylaxis initiative seeks to help school communities be more aware of and better prepared to respond to life-threatening allergic reactions, or anaphylaxis.

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Global Running Club

Join us for fitness info, healthy living info, the opportunity to join GRC and local national and international race info.

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Greater Washington Urban League (since 1993)

Offering information about housing and community development, as well as first-time buyer information and scholarship information.

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Greenberg & Bederman, LLP

Proudly serving the DC, MD and VA area in personal injury cases including auto, medical malpractice and Social Security Disability. Most cases are handled on a contingent fee basis. Call today for a...

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H Street Community Development Corporation (HSCDC)

Join us for information about the John A. Wilson Scholarship Fund and the Community Global Initiative Program (CGI). 

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Hammer and Nail Exteriors

Increase the energy efficiency, comfort and beauty of your home with new windows and doors from Hammer and Nail Exteriors - your local Marvin® Windows and Doors Authorized Installing Retailer, offering...

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Hazel Homes

For 40-plus years, the Hazel family has developed beautiful residential communities in varying architectural styles, all in distinct, desirable locations, which have become home to more than 15,000...

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Hearing Loss Association of America

Join us for information about hearing loss.

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Hemophilia Association of the Capital Area

Offering general information on hemopholia, Von Willebrand disease, and other bleeding disorders.

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Housing Counseling Services, Inc

Offering educational information regarding housing in the Washington metro area and financial assistance programs for the purchase of housing for those facing financial difficulty.

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Howard University Hospital

Howard University Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center, is one of the most comprehensive healthcare facilities in the metropolitan area, providing the finest primary, secondary and tertiary health care...

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Kaiser Permanente

At Kaiser Permanente, our mission is to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve.

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Kappa Youth Development, Inc

Offering rapid HIV/AIDS screenings and rapid hepatitis-C screenings.

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Legal Counsel for the Elderly

Join us to learn more about the Affordable Care Act for 2013, 2014 and Beyond; Medicare and Medicaid fraud, waste and abuse and other information.

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Lions Community Outreach Foundation of District 22-C

Offering vision, hearing, glaucoma, and pre-school vision screenings.

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Lolly’s Locks

Offering Expo participants information about our new charity, which provides high-quality wigs to cancer patients who could not otherwise afford such a wig.

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Long Fence & Home

Long Quality Products is trusted in the home improvement industry. Family-owned, Long Fence and Home remains an industry leader, providing MD, DC and VA with high-quality products and excellent customer...

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LoveMyBody / Healthy Little Cooks

Providing information to women and girls focusing on healthy lifestyles and attitudes.

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LUNGevity

Take a lap with LUNGevity. NEWS4 Chief Meteorologist Doug Kammerer will participate in the Walk.

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Lupus Foundation DC/MD/VA Chapters

We provide information about lupus, for lupus patients and their families and friends. We also provide support group information.

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Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area

Join us for a children's craft activity and information about our programs for HIV/AIDS-affected youth in the metro Washington area.

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Mary’s Center for Maternal and Child Care

Offering pregnancy testing, HIV screening, blood pressure screenings, nutritional education and diabetes education.

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Mattress Warehouse

The area’s largest mattress retailers, guaranteeing the largest selection and best price on all the name brands. Shop hassle-free with a 25% low price guarantee and next-day delivery!

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Mental Health America

Offering reading materials/screenings for depression, anxiety and other concerns.

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Mentoring to Manhood

Join us for an exercise demonstration, BMI testing, and healthy handouts.

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Men’s Health Network

Offering body fat and grip strength assessments.

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Metropolitan Washington Ear

We will provide information and demonstrate our radio reading and webcast and our and dial-in newspaper and magazine reading.

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Michael and Son Services

Michael and Son Services offers complete home services, including electrical, plumbing, HVAC and home remodeling. Our motto is “If you can’t, we can!”

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Montgomery Hospice

Offering educational information, giveaways, and lavender hand massages.

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Monumental Sports & Entertainment

Play our prize wheel and join us for appearances from both the Wizards and Capitals mascots.

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Narcotics Anonymous

Offering pamphlets/ brochures about NA.

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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Prince George's County

We offer information on mental illness topics, help connect you to support group meetings and sponsor educational workshops and training sessions.

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National Capital Coalition to Prevent Underage Drinking (NCCPUD)

The NCCPUD Youth Advocates and the Wards 3 & 4 Youth Prevention Leadership Corps will disseminate information on the prevention and effects of underage drinking, marijuana, synthetic marijuana, and...

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National Capital Lyme Disease Association

Physicians & RN are available to answer questions on lyme and tick-borne diseases.

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National Council of Negro Women, Inc

We sponsor the Female Leadership Pipeline (girls, ages 12 - 18) as well as HIV/AIDS programs ; plus learn about the AARP Long Term Care Planning Campaign; and play the NCNW Jeopardy Game.

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National Eczema Association

Educating the public about eczema.

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National Kidney Foundation

Visit our booth for a free Kidney Health Risk Assessment that includes blood pressure, BMI, risk questionnaire and consultation.

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National Marfan Foundation Mid-Atlantic Chapter

We will be providing free, life-saving heart health materials, specifically in regard to a weakened aorta due to Marfan syndrome, a genetic connective tissue disorder.

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National Minority Organ Tissue Transplant Education Program (MOTTEP) (since 1993)

At the booth, we'll offer brochures on organ and tissue donation, healthy living, and cookbooks.

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National Ovarian Cancer Coalition Northern VA Chapter

Offering bracelets, pens, shoe string pins, and symptoms bookmarks and cards.

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National Poison Center

We will be distributing free poison prevention and Poison Help stickers, magnets, literature, DVDs, temporary tattoos, etc.  We will also have a poison wheel to educate participants about various...

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National Rehabilitation Hospital

Medstar National Rehabilitation Network is one of the fastest growing networks of physical therapy centers, with more than 30 in the DC region. We treat patients with a variety of physical disabilities...

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National Women’s Health Network

Empowering women to make their own decisions about their health by providing them with reliable and current health information.

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NativSol Kitchen

Join us for healthy ethnic recipes, a nutrition fact sheet, healthy food samples, ask the nutritionist, and assessments.

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Nu Look Home Design

A leading roofing company, Nu Look Home Design is proud to be one of the top 500 remodelers in the USA, a member of the Better Business Bureau, the Maryland Home Improvement Commission, Angie’s List and...

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Pancreatic Cancer Action Network

Our booth will offer brochures, fact sheets, and other awareness materials, including awareness bracelets and ribbons.

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Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area

Information regarding our program and the services we offer.

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Periodontal & Implant Associates

Periodontal & Implant Associates of Greater Washington specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of gum disease and dental implant therapy. PIAGW provides customized patient-centered care and...

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POWERtalk International

POWERtalk International seeks to improve communication, organization, leadership and self -development skills.

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Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department

Join us for interactive displays covering fire and life safety programs.

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Scleroderma Foundation of Greater Washington

Providing information on scleroderma and support groups in the area.

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Seabury Resources for Aging

Join us for information on Seabury, upcoming events, and information on issues concerning older adults,

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Sentara

Sentara Healthcare’s mission is to Improve Health Every Day by offering a wide range of medical specialties, convenient locations, a highly qualified medical and clinical staff, and state- of-the-art...

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Sister to Sister Foundation

Providing education on the signs and symptoms of heart disease in women, information on the prevention of heart disease and free blood pressure screenings.

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Sisters4Sisters, INC.

Join us for stress screening, chair massages, blood pressure screening, an exercise demonstration and information on diseases that affect women.

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Sjogren’s Syndrome Foundation

Offering reading materials about Sjogren’s Syndrome.

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Special Love (Camp Fantastic)

Offering information and facepainting.

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State Employees Credit Union

SECU is Maryland’s largest state-chartered financial cooperative with 22 branches across the state. SECU offers you the products and conveniences you would get from the “Big Banks”, without sacrificing...

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Subway

SUBWAY is the world’s largest submarine sandwich chain with more than 37,000 locations worldwide. It’s become a leading choice for people seeking quick, nutritious meals that the whole family can enjoy,...

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The Pediatric Lung Center

The Pediatric Lung Center (PLC) provides comprehensive care for all aspects of pediatric pulmonary medicine, allergy/immunology, and sleep medicine. We pride ourselves on prompt responses to both...

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Theatre Lab School of the Dramatic Arts

We will be offering demonstrations of acting skills as well as giving away free literature on our acting classes and kids' drama camps.

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Tigerlily Foundation

Offering educational material on breast health in young women; breast self examination cards in both English and Spanish; bra decoration; a Jeopardy-style game on breast cancer facts.

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Toastmasters, PowerToasters Club

Join us for information on better communication, dialogue and assessment of your abilities.

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United Planning Organization Foster Grandparent Program

Learn more about the Foster Grandparent Program and The United Planning Organization.

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University of Maryland

From research to development to launch, UMD is dedicated to the power of fearless ideas!

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US Department of Labor

Providing health benefits education focusing on life and work events and the benefit decisions they impact.

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USO/ United Service Organization

TEAM USO is our endurance athlete program, offering over 15 athletic events in 2013 to help people meet their fitness goals while raising money to support those who need us most: our wounded, ill and...

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USTA-DC Washington Tennis Association

Play tennis with us on two mini tennis courts and get information about tennis partners and programs and events that we offer.

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Vegetarian Society of DC (VSDC)

Offering free literature on health and nutritional benefits of veg diets, recipes and information about local community-based events to support healthier lifestyles.

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Veterans Crisis Line

We provide wallet cards, bracelets, key chains, brochures and other informational materials offering the crisis line phone number.

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WAEPA

WAEPA, a non-profit association governed by civilian federal employees for civilian federal employees, provides life insurance at rates that are as much as 89% less than the federal program.

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Washington Hospital Center

MedStar Washington Hospital Center is a not-for-profit, 926-bed hospital. It is the largest private hospital in the nation’s capital offering primary, secondary and tertiary health services to adult...

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Washington Regional Transplant Community

Our booth will have brochures, donor registration forms and giveaways, all promoting organ, eye and tissue donation awareness.

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Whitman-Walker Health

Offering safe sex material, general information about HIV/AIDS and other STIs and information on WWH services.

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WHUT Howard University Television

Pick up healthy eating tips for parents with picky eaters by using smoothie samples that parents can take with them.

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Wisp Resort

Wisp Resort is Maryland’s only 4-season ski, golf and recreational destination. With an almost endless list of adventure activities, Wisp is the ideal destination for a family getaway.

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YMCA of Metropolitan Washington

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington has been providing vital health and wellness programs for local adults, children and families for 160 years.

About the Expo
Doreen Gentzler

NBC4 is proud to present our 2013 Health and Fitness Expo on March 16 and at the Washington Convention Center! We are celebrating our 20th anniversary of bringing the best for healthy living to the Washington area.

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