News
-
DC Health Releases 2019 Community Health Needs AssessmentFebruary 20, 2020
The DC Health report is a snapshot of the District's overall health through various metrics.
Continue Reading -
New Research: Americans Fear Cost of CareFebruary 19, 2020
The Physicians Foundation annual patient survey found that Americans are worried about health care costs and issues, but trust their physicians.
Continue Reading -
MSDC Announces Unconscious Bias Task ForceFebruary 18, 2020
MSDC has created a task force on unconscious bias in medicine and welcomes your involvement.
Continue Reading -
Seasonal Flu Kills At Least 12,000 in U.S. This WinterFebruary 17, 2020
Seasonal flu continues to be a major public health concern, including in the District.
Continue Reading -
16% of Ob/Gyns Have Contemplated or Attempted SuicideFebruary 13, 2020
A new Medscape survey shows 15% of ob/gyns have contemplated suicide and 1% have attempted suicide.
Continue Reading -
USMLE Program Changes Step 1 Score Reporting to Pass/Fail in 2022February 12, 2020
In 2022, the USMLE program will change score reporting for Step 1 to a pass/fail outcome.
Continue Reading -
WHO: "COVID-19" is New Name for Coronavirus OutbreakFebruary 11, 2020
The World Health organization has officially designated the coronavirus outbreak disease as COVID-19
Continue Reading -
U.S. Birth Weights Dropping Due to Earlier DeliveryFebruary 11, 2020
Across the U.S. the average birth rate is dropping due to earlier deliveries, but not significantly enough to indicate more unhealthy pregnancies.
Continue Reading