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DC Health

DC Health will be closed on Friday, November 28, in observance of Thanksgiving. We wish everyone a safe and healthy holiday.

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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.

Nutrition Programs

Learn about local and federal programs available to help cover food costs in challenging times.

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.

Measles Spread Fast. Protection Starts With You.

Make sure everyone in your household is up to date on the MMR vaccine. Click here to find out more information on measles.

Featured Services

Professional License Applications

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

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.

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

Dec 1 2025 (All day)

World AIDS Day 2025

Dec 18 2025 - 13:30

Board of Massage Therapy - Calendar and Meetings

Dec 31 2025 (All day)

Board of Medicine Monthly Meeting and Open Session Board Agenda

Latest

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...

Nov 18 2025

DC Health Highlights Progress in Maternal and Infant Health in Perinatal Health Report

(Washington, DC) – Today DC Health released its 2025 Perinatal Health and Infant Mortality...

Nov 5 2025

Mayor Bowser Hosts Scissors & Shovels, Cuts Ribbon on DC Animal Shelter and Breaks Ground on FEMS & OSSE Fleet Maintenance Campus

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser hosted “Scissors & Shovels,...

Nov 5 2025

Mayor Bowser to Host Scissors & Shovels, Attend Ribbon Cutting of DC Animal Shelter and Groundbreaking of the FEMS and OSSE Fleet Maintenance Campus

(Washington, DC) – Today, Wednesday, November 5 at 11 am, Mayor Bowser will host “...

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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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
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