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MSDC Board and DC Health Director Meet
On December 4, new DC Health Director Dr. Ayanna Bennett shared her vision for DC Health with the MSDC Board of Directors.
The December Board meeting continued a tradition of MSDC regularly meeting with the DC Health Director to discuss important issues and areas of collaboration. This meeting took place mere months after the Director was named by Mayor Bowser to the vacancy. Although the Director attended the MSDC annual meeting, this was an opportunity for an in-depth conversation between the leaders.
Dr. Bennett outlined her priorities, especially in the areas of health equity and social determinants. In addition, she answered questions on B25-545, partnership on physician wellness, and private practice sustainability.
The Board meeting agenda also included:
- Hearing updates from the Public Health and Gender Equity Task Forces
- Passing a new policy prohibiting the recording of committee and Board meetings.
- Electing Dr. Kirsty Nevin as the new Secretary
The next Board meeting is February 26 at MSDC headquarters. Members in good standing may request to attend by emailing Robert Hay.
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MSDC Board and DC Health Director Meet
On December 4, new DC Health Director Dr. Ayanna Bennett shared her vision for DC Health with the MSDC Board of Directors.
The December Board meeting continued a tradition of MSDC regularly meeting with the DC Health Director to discuss important issues and areas of collaboration. This meeting took place mere months after the Director was named by Mayor Bowser to the vacancy. Although the Director attended the MSDC annual meeting, this was an opportunity for an in-depth conversation between the leaders.
Dr. Bennett outlined her priorities, especially in the areas of health equity and social determinants. In addition, she answered questions on B25-545, partnership on physician wellness, and private practice sustainability.
The Board meeting agenda also included:
- Hearing updates from the Public Health and Gender Equity Task Forces
- Passing a new policy prohibiting the recording of committee and Board meetings.
- Electing Dr. Kirsty Nevin as the new Secretary
The next Board meeting is February 26 at MSDC headquarters. Members in good standing may request to attend by emailing Robert Hay.