Hot Topics in Public Health

PDMP to Physicians: Mandatory Requirements Coming Online

March 3, 2021

Reporting requirements are coming for physicians registered in the PDMP.

Physicians Seeing Increased Cancer False Positives Due to Vaccine Side-Effect

March 2, 2021

Physicians need to be aware patients may have scans that show enlarged lymph nodes that are a natural reaction to the vaccine.

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.

Mayor Declares Gun Violence a Public Health Emergency

February 17, 2021

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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).

MSDC Announces 23rd Council Period Report Card

December 29, 2020

MSDC's increased member advocacy led to major wins for physicians and patients

Phase 1a Eligible Medical Professionals May Now Book COVID Vaccine Appointment

December 29, 2020

Phase 1a eligible persons can sign up to receive the vaccine through vaccinate.dc.gov.

MSDC Announces 24th Council Period Advocacy Agenda

December 16, 2020

MSDC launches 24th Council advocacy agenda centered on four priorities.

MSDC Board Votes to Take the Lead on COVID Vaccine Information

December 8, 2020

MSDC"s Board approved three strategies to position the Society as a leader in the DC COVID vaccine discussion.

DC Health Announces COVID Vaccine "Office Hours"

December 7, 2020

DC Health releases details for a vaccine training program

An Update on DC COVID Vaccination Distribution

December 3, 2020

MSDC has some questions to some FAQs on the COVID vaccine distribution.

MSDC, MedChi DC Ask Mayor to Sign Minor Consent for Vaccine Bill

November 24, 2020

MSDC and MedChi DC both wrote the Mayor to ignore anti-vaxxer rhetoric around legislation to allow minors to be vaccinated.