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DC Health Alert on Varicella Cluster
January 24, 2023

DC Health wants healthcare providers to know information on a recent chickenpox outbreak.
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Annual Report Details a Busy and Successful 2022
January 4, 2023

The report details the Society's successes and activities in calendar year 2022, highlighting a busy 12 months of working for the physician community.
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MSDC Concludes Another Successful Council Session
December 30, 2022

Summary of action in 2021-2022 showed MSDC was active on a variety of priorities.
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Dr. Lisa Fitzpatrick uses her adventurous spirit to engage with patients
December 27, 2022

Meet MSDC member and dedicated public health advocate Dr. Lisa Fitzpatrick.
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DC Board of Medicine’s Final 2022 Meeting Focuses on Public Health and Licensure
December 15, 2022

Good news came out of the meeting for those waiting for information on regional reciprocity.
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MSDC Sends Letter to Senate on Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids Act
December 9, 2022

The letter asked the Senate to consider adding updated dietary guidelines to federal rules as part of annual government funding.
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MSDC Announces 25th Council Period Advocacy Agenda
December 7, 2022

MSDC launches 25th Council advocacy agenda centered on four priorities.
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Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans Help Coordinate Medicare and Medicaid Benefits
December 1, 2022

Learn how UnitedHealthcare’s integrated care coordination of Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans support complex medical and social needs and what changes are coming in 2023.
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Invitation from Dr. Edwin Chapman to Apply for Master of Science in Addiction Policy
December 1, 2022

Learn more about Georgetown's Master of Science in Addiction Policy and Practice.
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DC Health Seeks Project Firstline Volunteers
December 1, 2022

DC is looking for a few good healthcare practitioners to train on infection prevention and control.
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