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CDC: Get Your Vaccine, Hug Your Grandkids
March 9, 2021

For the first time, the CDC lays out allowances for fully vaccinated people to resume pre-2020 activities.
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DC Launches New COVID Vaccine Website
March 8, 2021

DC's new system allows pre-registration followed by offering appointments as they become available.
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MSDC to Mayor: Thank You for Gun Violence Public Health Crisis Declaration
March 4, 2021

MSDC thanked the mayor for declaring gun violence a crisis and asked for more physician input in the solutions.
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MSDC President Testifies at DHCF Oversight Hearing
March 4, 2021

Dr. Emanuel advocated for better support and reimbursement for physicians as well as funding postpartum care for 12 months.
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DC Modifies Healthcare Workplace Quarantine Requirements
March 3, 2021

The widespread vaccination of healthcare workers means healthcare locations do not necessarily need to isolate staff exposed to COVID.
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DC Racial Equity Office Issues Vaccine Recommendations
March 3, 2021

The report examines why the number of Black and Hispanic residents vaccinated is so low and what can be done to address this.
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PDMP to Physicians: Mandatory Requirements Coming Online
March 3, 2021

Reporting requirements are coming for physicians registered in the PDMP.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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