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DC Health

Due to the extreme weather emergency, DC Vital Records and the DC Health and Wellness Center will open with a two-hour delay, starting at 10 am, on January 27, 2026.

Agency Home Responsive

Improved Health Outcomes for Mothers and Babies Across the District

The DC Health 2025 Perinatal Health and Infant Mortality Report, highlights both the progress achieved, and the work still needed to address disparities in maternal and infant health.

DC Health Responds to the CDC’s Decision to Reduce Childhood Vaccines

The District’s immunization schedule remains unchanged and continues to be covered by all District public and private insurers.

Stay Safe with a Free Carbon Monoxide Alarm

DC Health’s new Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Program provides free CO alarms and easy safety training to eligible residents in Wards 5, 7, and 8—including adults 65+ and families with children under 18.

Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common viral infection that typically affects children under the age of 5.

Vital Records

Your home for birth, death and domestic partnership records registered in the District of Columbia.

Here’s What You Need to Know About COVID-19 Vaccination Guidelines

DC Health authorizes licensed pharmacy professionals in the District to administer the COVID-19 vaccine without a prescription.

What is Influenza?

Influenza, commonly called "the flu," is most prevalent in the Fall and Winter so it’s important to know what to do so you don’t get the flu.

Featured Services

Vital Records

Vital Records collects, preserves and administers DC's system of birth and death records.

Professional License Applications

DC Health provides application packages and instructions for professional licenses and...

Health Professionals

Find information about licensing, certification and programs targeting health professionals.

DC Health Telephone Directory

Use our Telephone Directory to connect more quickly and directly to the service division you need.

Recovery Support Services

Millions of lives are transformed through recovery. Treatment works. Recovery is possible.

Community Outreach Request

Request assistance from DC Health with your next event.

HAHSTA Epidemiology and Surveillance Report 2020

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Upcoming Events

Jan 28 2026 (All day)

Board of Medicine Monthly Meeting and Open Session Board Agenda and Minutes

Feb 25 2026 (All day)

Board of Medicine Monthly Meeting and Open Session Board Agenda and Minutes

Mar 25 2026 (All day)

Board of Medicine Monthly Meeting and Open Session Board Agenda and Minutes

Latest

Jan 12 2026

Health Officials Investigating Regional Measles Exposures to DC Residents

Health Officials Investigating Regional Measles Exposures to DC Residents DC Department of...

Jan 8 2026

DC Health Responds to the CDC’s Decision to Reduce Childhood Vaccines

On January 5, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) made changes to the national...

Dec 1 2025

Mayor Bowser and DC Health Highlight Resources for Residents on World AIDS Day

(Washington, DC) – Today, in recognition of World AIDS Day, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the DC...

Nov 19 2025

Ahead of Holiday Season, Mayor Bowser Highlights Key Nutrition Assistance Programs Supporting Individuals and Families

(Washington, DC) – With the holiday season approaching, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the...

Nov 19 2025

Ahead of Holiday Season, Mayor Bowser Highlights Key Nutrition Assistance Programs Supporting Individuals and Families

(Washington, DC) – With the holiday season approaching, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the...

Oct 31 2025

DC Health Connect - Monthly Newsletter - Oct 2025

October 31, 2025 Welcome to the new DC Health monthly newsletter - your source...

Sep 30 2025

DC Health Connect - Monthly Newsletter - Sep 2025

October 1, 2025 Welcome to the new DC Health monthly newsletter - your...

Aug 31 2025

DC Health Connect - Monthly Newsletter - Aug 2025

August 29, 2025 Welcome to the new DC Health monthly newsletter - your...

Mar 11 2020

Board of Chiropractic Newsletter

Board of Chiropractic Newsletters

Jun 3 2019

Board of Nursing

2019 DC Nurse Edition 50 - June 2019 2018 DC Nurse Edition 49 - September 2018...

Nov 12 2025

Mayor Bowser to Cut the Ribbon on New Fort Totten–Takoma Segment of the Metropolitan Branch Trail

(Washington, DC) – Today, Wednesday, November 12 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will be...

Nov 7 2025

Mayor Bowser to Encourage District Residents to Take Pledge and Support Neighbors During Hypothermia Season

(Washington, DC) – Today, Friday, November 7 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser will join the...

Aug 7 2024

DC Health Warns of Health Professional License Scam

DC Health is warning the public of an ongoing scam in which scammers are impersonating DC Health...

Aug 25 2022

Phone Scam Alert

PHISHING PHONE SCAM DC HEALTH has become aware of a PHISHING PHONE SCAM in which...

Sep 18 2019

DC Health Department Advises Residents to Stop Using E-Cigarettes

WASHINGTON, DC – The District of Columbia Department of Health (DC Health) is notifying...

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Office Hours
General DC Health: M-F: 8:30 am-5:30 pm / Processing Center only: M-F: 9 am-1 pm, W: 9 am-3:30 pm

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2201 Shannon Place SE, Washington, DC 20020
Phone: (202) 442-5955
Fax: (202) 442-4795
TTY: 711
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