Member
Washington, District of Columbia
DC Health promotes health, wellness and equity, across the District, and protects the safety of residents, visitors and those doing business in our nation’s Capital.
Their responsibilities include identifying health risks; educating the public; preventing and controlling diseases, injuries and exposure to environmental hazards; promoting effective community collaborations; and optimizing equitable access to community resources.
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POPULATION
671,803
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SQUARE MILES
68.34
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TRANSIT SCORE
68.7
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PER CAPITA HOUSEHOLD INCOME
$71,297
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Urban Health Agenda
Our vision for the future of urban health looks beyond health care. Government and community organizations work together to make our wider environments safer, healthier, and more equitable.
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City Health Data
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Frontline Blog
Building trust, improving access: DC’s path to 93% measles vaccine coverage
With measles making a comeback in many parts of the US, DC’s 92.7% kindergarten MMR vaccination rate is a testament to what’s possible when local public health is properly resourced
