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Find cooling centers and more information about heat emergencies.

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Don't Wait--Vaccinate!

Plan for a healthy school year and schedule your annual physical and dental exams today!

Measles Is Preventable!

Measles is preventable! Protect yourself, your family, and your community by getting vaccinated.

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

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...

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.

Health Professionals

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

Medical Marijuana and Integrative Therapy

Qualifying patients in DC have the right to obtain and use marijuana for medical purposes.

HAHSTA Epi and Surveillance Report 2018

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Upcoming Events

Jul 23 2019 (All day)

NARCAN® (naloxone HCl) Training

Jul 23 2019 - 08:30

Fundamentals of Grant Writing

Jul 31 2019 (All day)

Board of Medicine Monthly Meeting and Open Session Board Agenda

Latest

Jul 15 2019

Mayor Bowser Urges Parents to Take Advantage of Free Services and Get Their Children Vaccinated Before School Starts

Mayor Announces Health Centers Offering Free Immunizations for Children and Teens Across All Eight...

Jun 3 2019

Mayor Bowser Establishes Commission to Help Transform Health Care Delivery

The Commission’s work will focus on alleviating these challenges by developing...

Mar 4 2019

DC Health Phone Number Used in “Caller ID Spoofing” Scam

Washington DC – The DC Department of Health (DC Health) is warning the public that its main office...

Feb 8 2019

Health Equity Report for the District of Columbia

(WASHINGTON, DC) — DC Health released today the “Health Equity Report for the District of Columbia...

Jan 30 2019

Tips to Keep Safe from Foodborne Illnesses

This is a time of year when families and friends come together for fun.

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: 2018 November 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

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....

Apr 29 2019

Food Establishment Closures and Restorations

The following are the closures and restorations for the period of April 22 through April 26, 2019....

Apr 22 2019

Food Establishment Closures and Restorations

The following are the closures and restorations for the period of April 15 through 19, 2018. Should...

Apr 15 2019

Food Establishment Closures and Restorations

The following are the closures and restorations for the period of April 08 through 12, 2018. Should...

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Fax: (202) 442-4795
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