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Perinatal Health

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

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DC Health Systems Plan

The Department of 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!

Healthy People 2020

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

The District of Columbia LGBT Health Report

Select here to view the Report on the Health of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Community in the District of Columbia

90/90/90/50 Plan

The 90/90/90/50 plan is a new approach to ending the HIV epidemic in the District. The plan will work to increase testing, provide better access to treatment, and decrease the number of new HIV cases.

Jump on Good Health

Get a jump on good health by scheduling your child's welliness appointments before school starts!

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.

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.

Professional License Applications

DOH provides application packages and instructions for professional licenses and certification.

HAHSTA Epi and Surveillance Report 2018

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Upcoming Events

Nov 26 2018 - 18:00

DC Lactation Commission Notice of Public Meeting

Nov 27 2018 - 08:30

Personalized Cognitive Counseling (PCC) Training of Counselors

Nov 27 2018 - 10:00

NARCAN® (naloxone HCl) Training

Latest

Nov 8 2018

Board of Medicine Now Accepting License Renewals Online

The renewal process typically takes between 30 and 60 minutes to complete.

Oct 16 2018

Rabid Raccoon Captured in Northwest DC

(WASHINGTON, DC) – A rabid raccoon has been captured in Northwest DC after attacking three people...

Sep 28 2018

DC Health Closure October 3, 2018

DC Health Headquarters CLOSING at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 WASHINGTON—...

Aug 6 2018

Mayor Bowser Convenes National Leaders at DC’s First-Ever Mayoral Maternal and Infant Health Summit

Mayors from Across the U.S. Will Join Mayor Bowser and Experts in Addressing Maternal and Infant...

Jul 25 2018

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

WASHINGTON, DC – The Bowser Administration today released the District’s 2018 HIV, STD, Hepatitis,...

Sep 5 2018

Board of Nursing

Please select one newsletters links below to view 2018 DC Nurse Edition 49 - September 2018 DC...

Aug 29 2018

Board of Veterinary Medicine Newsletter

Jul 6 2018

Board of Medicine Newsletter

Board of Medicine Newsletters: 2018 June 2018 2014

Nov 7 2017

Board of Dentistry Newsletter

Board of Dentistry News Letter

Jun 13 2017

DC Nurse Newsletter June 2017

Nurse Newsletter June Issue

Jul 13 2018

Boil Water Notice for Food Establishments

Below are details for food establishments located within an affected area. The DC Health...

Mar 12 2018

Food Establishment Closures and Restorations

The following are the closures and restorations for the period of March 05 through March 09, 2018....

Mar 5 2018

Food Establishment Closures and Restorations

The following are the closures and restorations for the period of February 26 through March 02,...

Feb 26 2018

Food Establishment Closures and Restorations

The following are the closures and restorations for the period of February 20 through February 23,...

Feb 20 2018

Food Establishment Closures and Restorations

The following are the closures and restorations for the period of February 12 through February 16,...

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