To help treat cancer of the breast, kidney, or uterus. Progestins help change the cancer cell's ability to react to other hormones and proteins that cause tumor growth. In this way, progestins can stop the growth of a tumor. To test the body's production of certain hormones such as estrogen.
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) was created by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). NIOSH is the only Federal agency tasked with conducting research to prevent worker injury and illness.
Intergenerational Programs. Partnership with DC Public Schools. The Office on Aging is currently seeking seniors interested in volunteering to build relationships with, mentor, and guide our District's youngest learners in DCPS early childhood classrooms. The Intergenerational Program is a joint partnership between the DC Office on Aging and the DC Public Schools Office of Early Childhood Education. This program is designed to bring together senior citizens and early childhood students to work together on learning experiences in the classroom.