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Perinatal Health

Explore the ways DC Health is working to improve the health of DC's moms and babies

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DC Health Systems Plan

The Department of Health is pleased to present the District of Columbia's Health Systems Plan (HSP), a tool to strengthen the health and healthcare systems in the District of Columbia in pursuit of our goal to become the healthiest city in America!

Healthy People 2020

A shared community resource for improving population health for those living and working in the District.

The District of Columbia LGBT Health Report

Select here to view the Report on the Health of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Community in the District of Columbia

90/90/90/50 Plan

The 90/90/90/50 plan is a new approach to ending the HIV epidemic in the District. The plan will work to increase testing, provide better access to treatment, and decrease the number of new HIV cases.

Jump on Good Health

Get a jump on good health by scheduling your child's welliness appointments before school starts!

Featured Services

DC Health Telephone Directory

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

Vital Records

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

Health Professionals

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

Medical Marijuana and Integrative Therapy

Qualifying patients in DC have the right to obtain and use marijuana for medical purposes.

Professional License Applications

DOH provides application packages and instructions for professional licenses and certification.

HAHSTA Epi and Surveillance Report 2018

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Upcoming Events

Sep 25 2018 - 10:00

NARCAN® (naloxone HCl) Training

Nov 27 2018 - 10:00

NARCAN® (naloxone HCl) Training

Apr 19 2019 - 09:30

Board of Optometry - Open Session

Latest

Aug 6 2018

Mayor Bowser Convenes National Leaders at DC’s First-Ever Mayoral Maternal and Infant Health Summit

Mayors from Across the U.S. Will Join Mayor Bowser and Experts in Addressing Maternal and Infant...

Jul 25 2018

Bowser Administration Releases Annual HIV, STD, Hepatitis, and TB Epidemiology and Surveillance Report

WASHINGTON, DC – The Bowser Administration today released the District’s 2018 HIV, STD, Hepatitis,...

Jul 24 2018

DC Health Launches New Sexual Health Campaign and Website

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, The DC Department of Health (DC Health) announced the launch of a new...

Apr 18 2018

DC Health Releases Plan To Improve Perinatal Health, Data on Births in the District

WASHINGTON, DC – The District of Columbia Department of Health (DC Health) today released the “...

Apr 10 2018

DC Healthy People 2020 Report Update Shows Progress Towards Improving the Health of District Residents

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, DC Health released the DC Healthy People 2020 Annual Report & Action...

Sep 5 2018

Board of Nursing

Please select one newsletters links below to view 2018 DC Nurse Edition 49 - September 2018 DC...

Aug 29 2018

Board of Veterinary Medicine Newsletter

Jul 6 2018

Board of Medicine Newsletter

Board of Medicine Newsletters: 2018 June 2018 2014

Nov 7 2017

Board of Dentistry Newsletter

Board of Dentistry News Letter

Jun 13 2017

DC Nurse Newsletter June 2017

Nurse Newsletter June Issue

Jul 13 2018

Boil Water Notice for Food Establishments

Below are details for food establishments located within an affected area. The DC Health...

Mar 12 2018

Food Establishment Closures and Restorations

The following are the closures and restorations for the period of March 05 through March 09, 2018....

Mar 5 2018

Food Establishment Closures and Restorations

The following are the closures and restorations for the period of February 26 through March 02,...

Feb 26 2018

Food Establishment Closures and Restorations

The following are the closures and restorations for the period of February 20 through February 23,...

Feb 20 2018

Food Establishment Closures and Restorations

The following are the closures and restorations for the period of February 12 through February 16,...

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