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DC Health

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COVID-19

For more information on COVID-19 and the District's response and recovery, visit coronavirus.dc.gov

COVID-19 Vaccine

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

DC MyIR

DC MyIR is a web-based portal that gives District residents secure, easy access to their official COVID-19 vaccination records.

Vital Records

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

2021 Healing Futures Fellowship

Summer Job Opportunities! Become a change agent by using a public health approach to address health outcomes in your community.

DC Ends HIV

On December 4, 2020 Mayor Bowser announced the release of the District’s updated ending the HIV epidemic plan and new community platform, DCEndsHIV.org.

Perinatal Health

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

Featured Services

Health Professionals

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

Vital Records

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

Division of Community Hygiene

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

DC Health Telephone Directory

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

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 2020

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Upcoming Events

Jun 27 2021 (All day)

National HIV Testing Day 2021

Jun 30 2021 (All day)

Board of Medicine Monthly Meeting and Open Session Board Agenda

Jul 28 2021 (All day)

Board of Medicine Monthly Meeting and Open Session Board Agenda

Latest

Jun 3 2021

DC Health Launches MyRecoveryDC to Raise Awareness of Addiction Treatment Services, Share Inspirational Stories of DC Residents in Recovery

Even before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, alcohol and drug use disorders were a serious...

Jun 2 2021

Mayor Bowser and DC Health Announce Upcoming Changes to Walk-Up Vaccination Sites - Revised

COVID-19 vaccines continue to be free at pharmacies, clinics, and health care centers across DC.

May 25 2021

DC Health Launches Program to Allow Faith-Based and Community-Based Organizations and District Employers to Schedule Vaccine Clinics

The clinics can take place indoors or outdoors.

May 19 2021

Mayor Bowser Calls on DC Residents to Join this Saturday’s Day of Action and Talk to Neighbors About Getting Vaccinated

Volunteers will canvas, and many local businesses will provide treats.

May 12 2021

DC Health Announces Vaccination Options for DC Residents 12 and Older

(Washington, DC) – Today, DC Health announced that on Thursday, May 13, DC residents who are 12-15...

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

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....

What's New

DC Health

Office Hours
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
Email: [email protected]

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World TB Day 2021

Last Date:

District of Columbia Tuberculosis Elimination Plan
(Soon to be Released)

Each year, we recognize World TB Day on March 24. This annual event commemorates the date in 1882 when Dr. Robert Koch announced his discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacillus that causes tuberculosis (TB).
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El 24 de marzo de cada año conmemoramos el Día Mundial de la Tuberculosis. Este evento anual recuerda la fecha en 1882 cuando el Dr. Robert Koch anunció que había descubierto el Mycobacterium tuberculosis, el bacilo que causa la tuberculosis (TB). Mas Información