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Council Advances Protections for Sunscreen, Physicians Practicing Reproductive Medicine
MSDC welcomed positive developments at the Wilson Building, as the Council passed legislation permitting sunscreen application in schools plus advanced a bill to protect reproductive health practitioners.
On February 4, the District Council took major steps towards passage of two bills supported by MSDC. By unanimous consent, the passed B23-467, The Student Access to Treatment Amendment Act of 2019. The bill contained language allowing students at DCPS to bring and administer sunscreen at school without a prescription. MSDC has supported this language for years as an obvious public health benefit to children.
In addition, the Strengthening Reproductive Health Protections Amendment Act of 2020 received a first reading at the Council on Tuesday. The bill would, among others things, permit physicians to practice reproductive medicine outside of employment without fear of discrimination from their employer as well as uphold the importance of the physician/patient relationship in reproductive medicine. At a rally prior to the bill's vote, MSDC member Sara Imershein as well as AMSA President Isaiah Cochran, MD, spoke in praise of the legislation.
In addition, the Strengthening Reproductive Health Protections Amendment Act of 2020 received a first reading at the Council on Tuesday. The bill would, among others things, permit physicians to practice reproductive medicine outside of employment without fear of discrimination from their employer as well as uphold the importance of the physician/patient relationship in reproductive medicine. At a rally prior to the bill's vote, MSDC member Sara Imershein as well as AMSA President Isaiah Cochran, MD, spoke in praise of the legislation.
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