A groundbreaking collaboration aims to deliver inclusive health education and better healthcare access across the US.
WASHINGTON, D.C., [July 08, 2025] — Howard University Faculty Practice Plan (HUFPP) and Howard University Hospital (HUH) are proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with the Dynasty Interactive Screen Community’s (DISC) Health Equity Action Lab (HEAL) that will enhance public access to critical health information and expand health education outreach locally in the DMV (DC, Maryland, and Virginia) area and on a national level. HEAL is an initiative of DISC Health. This initiative was spearheaded and led by DISC representative Dr. Lawrence Jones II, the National Director of DISC HEAL and the Founder and CEO of Biotechnology Health Management and Care LLC. Howard University Faculty Practice Plan and Howard University Hospital will expand health initiatives and awareness by promoting and distributing preventive health information, as well as news about active aging and healthy lifestyles, impacting the community both on campus and in community clinics. Through this collaboration, HUH and HUFPP will now leverage DISC’s network of more than 800 indoor digital media screens regionally, including access to 500,000 monthly viewers across the Washington, D.C. region alone.
These digital displays are strategically placed in high-traffic community hubs such as restaurants, salons, community centers, and local businesses, making health information more visible and accessible in everyday settings. The DISC platform features multimedia content that is both expert-curated and culturally relevant, covering a wide range of topics, including preventive care, mental health, nutrition, and chronic disease management. With more than four million monthly viewers nationwide, DISC enables Howard’s providers and educators to connect directly with communities and other underserved populations, delivering targeted campaigns, including virtual screenings, video education, and branded health content, helping to strengthen relationships and improve trust with communities that have historically faced barriers to healthcare access. “This partnership represents a bold and transformative step in our mission to close the health equity gap,” said Vincent Orange Jr., CEO of the Howard University Faculty Practice Plan.
Mr. Orange elaborates by stating that “By bringing reliable, expert health content directly into the places where our community gathers, we are not only increasing awareness—we are empowering individuals with the knowledge to make healthier decisions. He further adds that “This collaboration is Howard at its best — leading, educating, and advocating.” “DISC is proud to align with a nationally respected institution like Howard University,” said Dr. Frederick Echols, DISC HEAL team member. Mr. Orange and the DISC HEAL team believe that “Together, we are amplifying trusted voices in healthcare and delivering content that speaks to the lived experiences of the communities we serve. This collaboration allows us to bring meaningful, life-changing health education directly to the people who need it most — where they live, work, and connect.”
By combining Howard’s legacy of care and advocacy with DISC’s dynamic technology, the institutions are advancing a shared vision for a more informed and health-literate society. Together, they are building a future where every community has access to the tools and education needed to lead healthier, more equitable lives.
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The Howard University Faculty Practice Plan is a multi-specialty medical group practice serving all community members in the cultural hub of Washington, D.C. The Faculty Practice Plan is committed to the advancement of healthcare and health equality, locally and globally by providing exemplary education, service and research that promotes patient-centered collaborative care and advocates for the elimination of health disparities. The Faculty Practice Plans is dedicated to providing the highest-quality care and experience for every single patient and visitor that enters through its doors.
Howard University Hospital, a private nonprofit institution, is the nation’s only teaching hospital located on the campus of a historically Black university. The hospital is one of the most comprehensive health care facilities in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area that offers primary, secondary, and tertiary health care services, and is designated a DC Level 1 Trauma Center. The hospital’s rich tradition of leadership and service offers medical students a superior learning environment and opportunities to observe or participate in ground-breaking clinical and research work with professionals who are changing the face of health care. Together the medical school and the hospital have served as a training ground for many of the nation’s top African American physicians. Washingtonian and Black Enterprise magazines have identified physicians affiliated with the hospital as leaders in a vast range of specialties.
DISC currently powers over 4400 indoor digital screens in high-traffic locations across the US, reaching more than 13.5 million viewers monthly. These screens deliver engaging local news, events, announcements, and advertisements directly to people where they live, work, and relax.
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