Washington Health Institute

11/07/2025

😴 Stress and lack of sleep can make pain worse. WHI can help you manage the mind-body connection with strategies for better rest and relaxation.
📞 Call us at 202-525-5175 to schedule an appointment with one of our compassionate providers or visit https://healow.com/apps/practice/washington-health-institute-24736?v=2&t=1&f=6jGZQ0k1QkyWnLO9 to request an appointment online.

10/24/2025

Did you know every extra pound adds 4 pounds of pressure on your knees? Small steps can make a big difference in relieving joint pain. WHI’s team can help you build a personalized weight and pain management plan.

Make an appointment online today: https://dc-whi.org/request-your-appointment/

10/23/2025

💗 It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month — a powerful reminder to prioritize your health and wellness! This October, Washington Health Institute (WHI) is celebrating the strength of women everywhere by encouraging self-care, early detection, and whole-person wellness.

At WHI, we’re your partner in health and here for you through every stage of life:
✨ Well-woman exams
✨ Contraceptive management
✨ Weight loss management and support
✨ IUD insertion
✨ Breast health & more
👩‍⚕️ Our caring women’s health team — Aysha Rizwan (NP) and Jacqueline Zamora (FNP-C) — bring decades of experience to provide the trusted, compassionate care you deserve, just like family.

This October, Washington Health Institute (WHI) is celebrating the strength of women everywhere by encouraging self-care, early detection, and whole-person wellness.

At WHI, we’re your partner in health and here for you through every stage of life:
✨ Well-woman exams
✨ Contraceptive management
✨ Weight loss management and support
✨ IUD insertion
✨ Breast health & more
👩‍⚕️ Our caring women’s health team — Aysha Rizwan (NP) and Jacqueline Zamora (FNP-C) — bring over 30 years of combined experience to provide the trusted, compassionate care you deserve, just like family.

Both providers are accepting new patients.
📍 Make an appointment to visit our office locations at 1140 Varnum Street, N.E., PMB Suite 203, Washington, D.C. and 8630 Fenton St Suite 700 Silver Spring, Maryland 20910
📞 Call 202-525-5175 to schedule your appointment or make an appointment online.

10/23/2025

🍁 Fall weather is here — and so are those seasonal aches and pains!
At Washington Health Institute (WHI), our team of care providers can help you with mild or acute pain management. 💪

Our team treats minor injuries like cuts, scrapes, bruises, burns, and sprains — the kinds that need care but aren’t life-threatening.

Call us for a same-day appointment at 202-525-5175 or visit us online to schedule your visit today.

10/22/2025

Welcome! WHI's new provider Ilana Abramowitz, DNP, PMHNP-BC. Ilana is a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner focused on Psychiatric-Mental Health conditions at Washington Health Institute’s Varnum ST NE, DC and Silver Spring, MD locations. Call 202-525-5175 or make a same-day appointment online today.

https://dc-whi.org/ilana-abramowitz-dnp-pmhnp-bc/

10/22/2025

Need an appointment today after 5pm? We’ve got you covered! 💚
Washington Health Institute (WHI) is here for you — open Wednesdays until 7 PM for your convenience.

Get the care you need on your schedule. Call 202-525-5175 or visit us online to book your appointment today.

10/09/2025

Washington Health Institute (WHI) is here to support your mental and emotional well-being. Our licensed therapists provide compassionate care for individuals coping with depression, anxiety, COVID-19–related stress, chronic health challenges, or other life transitions. https://dc-whi.org/behavioral-health/

Therapy is a safe space to explore your thoughts and feelings, build coping skills, and uncover your inner strengths. Together, we’ll set personal goals and work toward a more balanced, fulfilling life—at your pace.

WHI offers both in-person and telehealth appointments. We’re in-network with CareFirst BCBS, Aetna, United Healthcare, and Medicare, with a sliding fee scale available for those who qualify.

💙 Begin your journey toward healing today.
📞 Call 202-525-5175 or schedule online.
📍 1140 Varnum St. NE, Suite 203, Washington, DC

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES We look forward to serving your health care needs at Washington Health Institute. Washington Health Institute is pleased to offer behavioral health services for people experiencing depression, anxiety, COVID-19 related stress, difficulty coping with chronic health conditio...

10/01/2025

🌍 October is Liver Disease Awareness Month.

Untreated Hepatitis C (HCV) can cause serious liver complications—including cirrhosis (scarring), liver cancer, and even liver failure. The good news? With early diagnosis and the right care, HCV can often be treated and even cured using antiviral medications.

Treatment plans vary depending on your HCV genotype, liver health, other medical conditions (like HIV), and past treatments. At WHI, we will work with you to find the best option for your needs.

👉 If you think you or someone you love may have Hepatitis C, reach out to Washington Health Institute today.
📞 Call us at 202-525-5175 or schedule your visit online at washingtonhealthinstitute.org.

://dc-whi.org/hepatitis-c/

HEPATITIS C Providing information, diagnosis and treatment for patients with Hepatitis C in Washington, D.C. Hepatitis C, also known as HCV, is a viral infection that inflames and damages the liver. Spread through contact with contaminated blood, this disease is usually curable with proper medicatio...

09/26/2025

🌈Tomorrow is National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day!

At Washington Health Institute (WHI), we honor this day by recognizing the strength, resilience, and contributions of gay men in the fight against HIV/AIDS. This is a day to raise awareness, break stigma, and recommit to ending the HIV epidemic together.

✅ Know your status — testing is care.
✅ Prevention works — PrEP and safer practices save lives.
✅ Treatment is powerful — undetectable = untransmittable (U=U).

We’re here to provide compassionate, affirming care and resources for our community. Together, we can continue to support one another, advocate for health equity, and work toward a future free of HIV.

💙 Learn more about our services and support: https://dc-whi.org/