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MSDC Member Dr. Zelivianskaia: From Moscow to NebraskaMarch 15, 2022
A relocation from Moscow, Russia to Bellevue, Nebraska sparked a passion in anthropology for Dr. Anna Zelivianskaia
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DC Health Information Exchange Seeking Physician ExpertiseMarch 7, 2022
DC physicians will have the opportunity to share their knowledge on practical health policy to improve the lives of District residents.
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MSDC Board Votes to Create Gender Equity Task ForceMarch 1, 2022
At its first meeting of 2022, the MSDC Board of Directors approved a new task force, a new policy, and discussed COVID vaccines.
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Elizabeth Ghandakly Aims High, and Hits Her MarkMarch 1, 2022
Meet GW medical student and MSDC volunteer Liz Ghandakly
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Board of Medicine Meeting Highlights March 1 Deadline for Updated COVID Vaccination StatusFebruary 24, 2022
The February Board of Medicine meeting focused on DC's new update to the fully vaccinated definition.
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Dr. Laurie Duncan Calls for Regional Reciprocity at DC Health Oversight HearingFebruary 23, 2022
Dr. Duncan called for regional licensure and encouraged the Council and DC Health to work together on implementation.
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MSDC Joins Groundbreaking Celebration for East End HospitalFebruary 17, 2022
MSDC celebrates the new hospital but cautions it is not a cure-all for health inequity in Wards 7 and 8.
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MSDC Applauds Councilmember Cheh and Colleagues for Introducing Prior Authorization Reform BillFebruary 15, 2022
Legislation would allow patients to receive the care they need without undue burden
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New DC Health Regs Require Boosters By March 1February 10, 2022
All licensed healthcare workers must be vaccinated and boosted by the end of the month.
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New Study: Women Physicians Face Major Hurdles on Pumping at WorkFebruary 1, 2022
Physicians who need to pump breast milk at work face major hurdles to doing so, according to a new study in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.
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