Services
The BRFSS is a monthly survey of DC residents to collect data on diseases and health behaviors to monitor trends and guide policy and funding decisions.
DOH is responsible for processing reports of infection with a bioterrorism agent and the syndromic surveillance of emergency department data from hospitals within the District.
The Vital Records Division maintains open and closed birth certificates dating back to 1874.
The DC Board of Chiropractic (BOC) is responsible for regulating the practice of chiropractic medicine and ensuring high standards of chiropractic care and professionalism throughout the District.
The DC Board of Dentistry regulates the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene in the District. The Board evaluates qualifications, administers exams, and recommends standards and procedures. Moreover, the Board issues licenses, receives and reviews complaints, requests investigations, conducts hearings, and issues an annual report.
The DC Board of Long Term Care Administration regulates the practice of nursing home administration.
The Board of Medicine enhances the health, safety, and well-being of District residents by promoting best practices in health regulation, high quality care and implementing preventive policies.
The DC Board of Medicine regulates the practice of Surgical Assistance by evaluating an applicants qualifications for license and recommending regulations, standards, and procedures.
Postgraduate physician residents/fellows practicing in DC must apply for a MTL. Medical residents who are rotating for less than 120 days in DC must complete a MTR form.
The Board of Pharmacy regulates the practice of pharmacy and the practice of pharmaceutical detailing in the District of Columbia
Learn about the regulations surrounding veterinarian licensing, apply for a license or renewal, search for a vet, or review the licensing status of a vet.
Prepare for Breastfeeding in the Hospital
Prepare for breastfeeding before birth:
Breastfeeding is normal and healthy for infants and mothers. Breast milk has hormones and disease-fighting cells called antibodies that help protect infants from germs and illness. This protection is unique and changes to meet your baby’s needs. Some reasons to breastfeed are:
DC Health is committed to helping families have positive and successful breastfeeding experiences. This commitment is facilitated through a multi-sector approach to promote a community-wide breastfeeding friendly culture within the District.
The District of Columbia Cancer Control Program aims to prevent early deaths from cancer, late cancer diagnosis and missed screening opportunities for all DC residents.
The Cancer and Chronic Disease Prevention Bureau works to reduce the incidence and mortality of cancer and chronic disease through policy change, clinical quality improvement, community engagement and wellness promotion.
DOH's Capital Expansion Projects provide for the expansion and enhancement of existing health care facilities and the construction of new facilities in underserved areas.
Improve your response to and survival of an attack with weapons capable of creating mass casualties and disrupting society.
A Certificate of Need allows health care providers to establish new facilities or services, make certain capital expenditures, or take certain other actions as specified in DC Official Code 44 – 401.