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Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Healthcare Associations' Position on Eviction BanJune 30, 2021
MSDC joined the AMA, AAP, and other healthcare associations in an amicus brief arguing against an abrupt end to the federal moratorium on evictions.
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DC Council Votes to Ban Flavored Tobacco ProductsJune 30, 2021
The MSDC supported bill prohibits the sale of menthol cigarettes and flavored smoking devices.
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Council Passes 1st Reading of Flavored E-Cigarette Ban
June 16, 2021
Legislation would prohibit the sale of flavored tobacco products, which have been used to addict youth to cigarettes.
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MSDC Calls for Fee Reduction, Wellbeing Resources in District BudgetJune 14, 2021
Dr. Emanuel thanked the District for proposed HPLRP funding and suggested ways to support physicians within the budget.
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DC Health Opens New Healthcare Loan Reimbursement Application CycleJune 9, 2021
The Health Professionals Loan Repayment Program is looking for OB/GYNs and psychiatrists to practice in Wards 7 and 8
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MSDC, Medical Community Letter Asks for Regional Expedited LicensureJune 8, 2021
MSDC and other healthcare entities asked DC Health to make it easier to license local providers in good standing in Maryland and Virginia.
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DC Lifts General Mask MandateMay 18, 2021
The city still requires unvaccinated to mask, as well as allows businesses and healthcare facilities to require masks.
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District Launches Mental Health Emergency Dispatch ProgramMay 18, 2021
Joining other cities, the District is trialing a program to better serve people in emergencies who need behavioral health attention.
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AMA Issues Roadmap for Equity in MedicineMay 12, 2021
The AMA offers a roadmap to rectifying medicine's mistakes towards marginalized communities.
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Mayor Bowser, in Partnership with Johnson & Johnson Innovation, Launches the Washington, DC Health Innovation QuickFire Challenge to Spur Innovation Around Health Equity
May 7, 2021
Press release from the Executive Office of the Mayor
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