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
SQUARE MILES

68.34
TRANSIT SCORE

68.7
PER CAPITA HOUSEHOLD INCOME

$71,297

Urban Health Agenda

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