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DC Health

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DC Health Is Moving!

Beginning Friday, February 23, 2024, DC Health will be moving from 899 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20002, to 2201 Shannon Place SE, Washington, DC 20020.

COVID-19 Vaccine

Click here to find a pharmacy near you to get the new COVID-19 vaccine.

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.

What do I need to know about RSV?

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus but it’s important to know how this virus affects different age groups and how to keep you and your family safe.

Digital Vaccine Record (DVR)

Digital Vaccine Record (DVR) is a new website that gives District residents secure, easy access to their official COVID-19 vaccination records.

Vital Records

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

Healthcare Workforce Task Force Report and Recommendations

Mayor Bowser’s Healthcare Workforce Task Force Report is Now Available

Charged with evaluating the state of the District’s healthcare system and providing recommendations on how the District can rebuild, strengthen and expand its healthcare workforce.

Featured Services

Vital Records

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

DC Health Telephone Directory

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

Community Outreach Request

Request assistance from DC Health with your next event.

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.

Division of Community Hygiene

The Division of Community Hygiene regulates facilities operation within certain industries.

HAHSTA Epidemiology and Surveillance Report 2020

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Upcoming Events

Jul 17 2024 (All day)

Board of Dentistry Monthly Meeting and Open Session Board Agenda

Jul 18 2024 - 13:30

Board of Massage Therapy - Calendar and Meetings

Jul 31 2024 (All day)

Board of Medicine Monthly Meeting and Open Session Board Agenda

Latest

Jul 3 2024

Modified District Government Services for July 4, 2024

(Washington, DC) – On Thursday, July 4, the District Government will observe the Fourth of July...

Jun 18 2024

Modified District Government Services for Juneteenth

(Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, June 19, District Government will observe Juneteenth. While some...

May 23 2024

Modified District Government Services for Memorial Day

(Washington, DC) – On Monday, May 27, the District Government will observe Memorial Day. While some...

May 23 2024

DC Announces 2025 Proposed Health Insurance Rates

(Washington)– The District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB) has...

May 13 2024

Mayor Bowser Opens Safe Commercial Corridor Hub in Anacostia

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser opened the District’s second Safe Commercial Corridor...

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

Aug 29 2018

Board of Veterinary Medicine Newsletter

Jul 6 2018

Board of Medicine Newsletter

Board of Medicine Newsletters: 2019 December 2019 2018

Nov 7 2017

Board of Dentistry Newsletter

Board of Dentistry News Letter

Aug 25 2022

Phone Scam Alert

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

Sep 18 2019

Health Advisory: DC Health Department Advises Residents to Stop Using E-Cigarettes

9/18/19: Health Advisory: DC Health Department Advises Residents to Stop Using E-Cigarettes https...

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 residents...

Aug 8 2019

Notice: Establishment of the District of Columbia Committee on Metabolic Disorders

August 2019 Notice: Establishment of the District of Columbia Committee on Metabolic Disorders

May 13 2019

Food Establishment Closures and Restorations

May 13, 2019

What's New

DC Health

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

Connect With Us
2201 Shannon Place SE, Washington, DC 20020
Phone: (202) 442-5955
Fax: (202) 442-4795
TTY: 711
Email: [email protected]

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World AIDS Day 2016

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World AIDS Day 2016

World AIDS Day is held on the 1st December each year and is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for people living with HIV and to commemorate people who have died, and know their HIV status. World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day, held for the first time in 1988.