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Framework for Improving Community Health

This framework is designed to prevent the leading causes of death, protect and promote the health of mothers and children and ultimately eliminate racial and ethnic disparities in health.

COVID-19 Vaccine

Find the latest information on the COVID-19 vaccine, visit coronavirus.dc.gov/vaccine.

Vital Records

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

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.

District of Columbia Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS)

The District of Columbia Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) inaugural data report. PRAMS is an ongoing, population-based survey of resident mothers who delivered a live-born infant. PRAMS collects data on maternal behaviors and experiences from preconception to the postpartum period.

Perinatal Health and Infant Mortality Report 2019-2020

This report is a data summary of the health of mothers and infants in the District from 2017–2020, as well as a summary of DC Health’s approach to improving perinatal health outcomes.

Featured Services

Vital Records

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

Community Outreach Request

Request assistance from DC Health with your next event.

Division of Community Hygiene

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

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.

Professional License Applications

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

HAHSTA Epidemiology and Surveillance Report 2020

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May 1 2023

DC CAN COVID-19 Exposure Notification System Ceasing Operations May 11, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC — DC Health would like to thank residents for using the DC COVID Alert Notice (DC...

Apr 7 2023

DC Health Highlights Rodent Abatement Programs

WASHINGTON, DC — As part of Mayor Bowser’s Back to Basics week, DC Health is highlighting citywide...

Apr 4 2023

New Vending Machines to Provide Life Saving Products like Naloxone, Along with Wellness Products for District Residents

WASHINGTON, DC — DC Health, the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) and the DC Fire &...

Mar 30 2023

DC Health Reminds Residents of District COVID Centers Permanent Closure on Friday, March 31

(WASHINGTON, DC) — DC Health would like to remind residents that all eight District COVID Centers...

Mar 3 2023

DC Health Announces COVID Centers Will Close on March 31

(Washington, DC) – Today, DC Health announced that the last day of operations for the COVID Centers...

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 pose...

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

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