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Read Mayor Bowser’s Presentation on DC’s COVID-19 Situational Update.
Mayor Bowser Issues Stay at Home Order

Agency Home Responsive

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.

COVID-19

Chinese authorities identified a 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.

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.

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

Apr 29 2020 (All day)

Board of Medicine Monthly Meeting and Open Session Board Agenda

May 27 2020 (All day)

Board of Medicine Monthly Meeting and Open Session Board Agenda

Jun 24 2020 (All day)

Board of Medicine Monthly Meeting and Open Session Board Agenda

Latest

Apr 2 2020

Coronavirus Data Update: April 1

On Wednesday April 1, the District reported 67 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases.

Mar 27 2020

DC Health Regulation and Licensing Administration Processing Center (HRLA) Updates Service Operations

Services will be available by mail and phone only.

Mar 25 2020

Mayor Bowser Highlights the District’s Coronavirus Testing Capacity

The list includes new locations for drive-thru and walk-up testing by hospitals and...

Mar 22 2020

DC Health Announces Second COVID-19 Related Death

(WASHINGTON, DC) – The DC Department of Health announces a second death in the District due to...

Mar 21 2020

Mayor Bowser Encourages Volunteers to Join the DC Medical Reserve Corps

(WASHINGTON, DC) – As the District continues responding to and working to mitigate the spread of...

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

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

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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DC Health

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Monday to Friday, 8:15 am to 4:45 pm, except District holidays

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899 North Capitol Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 442-5955
Fax: (202) 442-4795
TTY: 711
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