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COVID-19 Vaccine

Click here to find a pharmacy near you to get the new COVID-19 vaccine.

What is Influenza?

Influenza, commonly called "the flu," is most prevalent in the Fall and Winter so it’s important to know what to do so you don’t get the flu.

What do I need to know about RSV?

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus but it’s important to know how this virus affects different age groups and how to keep you and your family safe.

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.

Vital Records

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

Healthcare Workforce Task Force Report and Recommendations

Mayor Bowser’s Healthcare Workforce Task Force Report is Now Available

Charged with evaluating the state of the District’s healthcare system and providing recommendations on how the District can rebuild, strengthen and expand its healthcare workforce.

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.

DC Health Telephone Directory

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

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.

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

Dec 20 2023 (All day)

Board of Dentistry Monthly Meeting and Open Session Board Agenda

Dec 27 2023 (All day)

Board of Medicine Monthly Meeting and Open Session Board Agenda

Jan 17 2024 (All day)

Board of Dentistry Monthly Meeting and Open Session Board Agenda

Latest

Dec 1 2023

On World AIDS Day DC Health Reminds Residents About Free HIV/AIDS Resources

WASHINGTON, DC — Friday December 1 marks the 35th annual World AIDS Day, and in recognition of this...

Nov 22 2023

Modified District Government Services for Thanksgiving

(Washington, DC) – On Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24, the District Government will...

Nov 13 2023

Mayor Bowser Issues Public Emergency to Give District New Tools for Responding to Opioid Crisis and Increase in Youth Violence

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser issued a public emergency that will allow DC...

Nov 9 2023

Modified District Government Services for Veterans Day

(Washington, DC) – On Friday, November 10, the District Government will observe the Veterans Day...

Oct 6 2023

Modified District Government Services for Indigenous Peoples’ Day

On Monday, October 9, the District Government will observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day holiday.

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...

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

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National HIV Testing Day 2023

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2023 THEME: Take the Test & Take the Next Step
#HIVTESTINGDAY

National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) was first observed on June 27, 1995. This is a day to encourage people to get tested for HIV, know their status, and get linked to care and treatment.