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HAHSTA Annual Epidemiology & Surveillance Report 2019

The Annual HIV, Sexually Transmitted Infections, Hepatitis, and Tuberculosis Surveillance Report for the District of Columbia shows the District continues to experience complex epidemics of these diseases.

2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Chinese authorities identified a novel coronavirus, also called COVID-19, which has resulted in more than a thousand confirmed cases in China, including cases outside Wuhan City.

Perinatal Health

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

Vital Records

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

DC Health Systems Plan

DC 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!

Health Equity Report: District of Columbia 2018

Social Determinants of Health in
Washington, DC

DC Healthy People 2020

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

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.

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.

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...

HAHSTA Epidemiology and Surveillance Report 2019

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Upcoming Events

Feb 26 2020 (All day)

Board of Medicine Monthly Meeting and Open Session Board Agenda

Mar 25 2020 (All day)

Board of Medicine Monthly Meeting and Open Session Board Agenda

Apr 29 2020 (All day)

Board of Medicine Monthly Meeting and Open Session Board Agenda

Latest

Feb 13 2020

DC Health Releases Community Health Needs Assessment

(Washington, DC) – Today, the DC Department of Health (DC Health) released the 2019 District of...

Dec 2 2019

DC Health Headquarters CLOSING at Noon on Friday, December 6, 2019

DC Health will reopen its operations at 8:30 am on Monday, December 9, 2019.

Oct 24 2019

DC Health Department Confirms First Vaping-Associated Death

DC Health urges District residents to refrain from using all e-cigarette and vaping products until...

Oct 9 2019

Mayor Bowser Announces Washington, DC Receives Highest Score Award for “Food as Medicine” Programs at the Milan Pact Awards Ceremony

The Milan Pact Awards seeks to support cities’ efforts to strengthen urban food systems.

Aug 29 2019

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

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser released the District’s HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, STD, and...

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

Nov 1 2017

Board of Psychology

Board of Psychology Newsletters/Board Announcements

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...

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...

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

May 6 2019

Food Establishment Closures and Restorations

The following are the closures and restorations for the period of April 29 through May 03, 2019....

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Phone: (202) 442-5955
Fax: (202) 442-4795
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