Health Equity
News, Statements, and Testimony on Health Equity Issues
25th Council session information coming soon.
Invitation from Dr. Edwin Chapman to Apply for Master of Science in Addiction Policy
Dear Friends and Colleagues,
There is no greater opportunity and challenge today than the need for innovation and leadership in the ever changing field of addiction medicine! Georgetown University is seeking interested candidates from every imaginable background including medicine, law, social sciences, criminal justice, faith leadership, communications technology, and most importantly, individuals with personal or family “lived experience” who can fill the current knowledge void necessary for public policies that “leave no one untreated.” Strength in treatment success is best achieved through the collaborative efforts of diverse voices at the table able to bring different perspectives in demographic and geographic advocacy. Just as every individual seeking treatment has a unique story, so too is the need for the opinions and observations of a diverse workforce that can meet that challenge.
That means Georgetown may be looking for you…. Please don’t miss this opportunity to be on the cutting edge as a “Social Engineer” for a safe and mentally healthy American future!
Edwin C. Chapman, MD
Internal Medicine & Addiction Medicine
Private Practice
Washington, DC
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Interested in learning about making a difference in addiction policy with a Master of Science in Addiction Policy and Practice from Georgetown University's Graduate School of Arts & Sciences? Please join Program Director Regina LaBelle, Associate Director Adam Myers, and Associate Director of Interdisciplinary Programs Kelly Grady to learn about our innovative curriculum, careers in addiction policy, and details of how to apply, financial aid, and more. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions about the application process.
Date: Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 PM EST
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This yearlong program is a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary course of study working to build a national addiction policy workforce. The program draws on the faculty and resources of Georgetown University’s various schools, including the Graduate School of Arts and Science, the O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law at Georgetown University Law Center, Georgetown University Medical Center, the McCourt School of Public Policy, and the basic and social science departments of Georgetown College.
The priority application deadline is January 15 ($90 application fee waived), and the final deadline is April 1.
Sample of Health Equity Legislation MSDC Tracked
What does it say? The bill allows for the administration of medicinal marijuana in schools as well as allows students to bring sunscreen to schools and apply it without a prescription.
MSDC position: MSDC supports the language permitting sunscreen application in schools
Current status: A win for DC physicians and public health! The legislation passed the Council in February and was signed by the Mayor. Previous temporary and emergency legislation permitted students to use sunscreen at schools this school year already.
What does it say? The bill requires DC Health to establish an electronic Medical Order for Scope of Treatment registry (eMOST).
MSDC position: MSDC supports this legislation to more easily allow patients to make their treatment orders known.
Current status: A win for the physician community and our patients! The Council passed the bill in December and the Mayor signed it into law on January 16, 2020.
What does it say? The bill would implement a 1.5 cent per ounce tax on the distribution of "sugary" beverages. The money collected from the tax would establish a Healthy People, Healthy Places Open Spaces Grant Program.
MSDC position: MSDC sent a letter to Council Chair Mendelson asking for a hearing to discuss all of the issues around a beverage tax.
Current status: The bill was introduced October 8, 2019 and referred to the Committee on Business and Economic Development and the Committee of the Whole.