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DC Expands List of Providers Who Can Give COVID VaccineJanuary 8, 2021
The order paves the way for more vaccines to be administered and for closer tracking.
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MSDC Announces Advocacy "Curriculum" for DC PhysiciansJanuary 6, 2021
MSDC will have new ways for physicians to build their advocacy skills and advocate for their top issues in 2021 (and beyond).
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MSDC Announces 23rd Council Period Report CardDecember 29, 2020
MSDC's increased member advocacy led to major wins for physicians and patients
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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.
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MSDC Announces 24th Council Period Advocacy Agenda
December 16, 2020
MSDC launches 24th Council advocacy agenda centered on four priorities.
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MSDC Board Votes to Take the Lead on COVID Vaccine InformationDecember 8, 2020
MSDC"s Board approved three strategies to position the Society as a leader in the DC COVID vaccine discussion.
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DC Health Announces COVID Vaccine "Office Hours"December 7, 2020
DC Health releases details for a vaccine training program
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An Update on DC COVID Vaccination Distribution
December 3, 2020
MSDC has some questions to some FAQs on the COVID vaccine distribution.
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MSDC, MedChi DC Ask Mayor to Sign Minor Consent for Vaccine BillNovember 24, 2020
MSDC and MedChi DC both wrote the Mayor to ignore anti-vaxxer rhetoric around legislation to allow minors to be vaccinated.
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MSDC Resolution on COVID Vaccine Passes AMA HouseNovember 16, 2020
MSDC's resolution urged AMA to take the lead on educating the public and physicians on the safety of the COVID-19 vaccine
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