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FDA Finds Janssen COVID Vaccine Safe for Use

February 24, 2021

The J&J vaccine could widen the number of people quickly vaccinated from COVID-19.

MSDC Board of Directors Discusses Equitable Pay in Medicine, Unconscious Bias

February 23, 2021

The Board reviewed recommendations and reports on key initiatives including health equity in the medical profession.

DC To Offer Vaccines to Residents With Pre-Existing Conditions In March

February 18, 2021

DC moved to the next tier today, and will greatly expand vaccine availability in the coming weeks.

Monahan, Brian

February 18, 2021

Member Spotlight: Meet MSDC member Rear Admiral Brian Patrick Monahan, MD, MACP, the Attending Physician of the U.S. Congress and U.S. Supreme Court

Mayor Declares Gun Violence a Public Health Emergency

February 17, 2021

Mayor Bowser announced new initiatives to combat gun violence in the District.

House COVID Package Includes DC Catch-Up Funds

February 11, 2021

DC is in line to receive money not included in last year's CARES Act

CDC - Vaccinated People Can Avoid Quarantine After COVID Exposure

February 11, 2021

CDC's new guidance allows healthcare facilities to ease staff burdens and reflects vaccine effectiveness.

CDC - Double Masking and Tight Masks Dramatically Reduces COVID Spread

February 10, 2021

New CDC research seems to encourage people to be more conscientious in how they wear masks, not just if they do.

Malik, Anjali

February 4, 2021

Meet MSDC member and Women In Medicine Co-Chair Anjali Malik, MD, a breast imaging radiologist at Washington Radiology.

How to Testify Before the District Council

January 28, 2021

MSDC EVP Robert Hay gives the basics of testifying before the Council in this special advocacy post.

Vaccine Rollout, Budget Hearings Offer Opportunities for Physician Advocacy

January 27, 2021

Newly announced hearings offer physicians the opportunity to use their advocacy skills on important issues.

Health Care Finance Introduces New Support to Medicaid Providers

January 25, 2021

ICTA program offers even more complimentary business support for physicians who see Medicaid patients.

MSDC Joins ACOG In Seeking NIPT Coverage From DC Medicaid

January 22, 2021

MSDC again partners with ACOG (national and local) to promote health equity.

President Emanuel Asks for Physician Help with COVID Vaccine

January 20, 2021

MSDC President calls for physician help with vaccine confidence and volunteer opportunities.

MSDC Hosts Councilmember and First Advocacy Forum

January 15, 2021

MSDC welcome Councilmember Henderson and had a robust discussion on important health policy issues.

Metro Announces Service Changes During Inauguration

January 14, 2021

Metro will dramatically limit bus and train service as part of securing the capital for the inauguration.

MSDC Statement on Violent Protests in DC

January 10, 2021

MSDC condemns violence and urges all who encourage it to step away from their public roles.

MSDC Statement on Passing of Dr. John Larsen

January 8, 2021

Dr. Larsen was president of the Medical Society from 2014-2015.

DC Expands List of Providers Who Can Give COVID Vaccine

January 8, 2021

The order paves the way for more vaccines to be administered and for closer tracking.

MSDC Announces Advocacy "Curriculum" for DC Physicians

January 6, 2021

MSDC will have new ways for physicians to build their advocacy skills and advocate for their top issues in 2021 (and beyond).