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'Of all forms of inequality, injustice in health care is the most shocking and inhumane.' -Martin Luther King, Jr.

Medical Homes DC

MHDC is committed to improving access to high quality primary care in the District’s medically underserved neighborhoods.  We offer funding, technical assistance, and special programs that build, expand, and improve health centers so that they can care for those in greatest need.

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Issues and Advocacy Priorities

DCPCA helps right the injustices in our health care system by addressing the need for all DC residents to have access to health insurance, regardless of their ability to pay, and find primary care in their own communities.

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Adolescent Wellness Initiative

As Adolescent Ambassadors, teens learn about their own health and well-being from leading professionals – in health, law, finance, communications, business, and etiquette – and speak up and promote health and wellness throughout their community.

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Solutions

Emergency Room Diversion Pilot Program

Too many DC residents still turn to the emergency room for their health care.  These visits for non-emergent conditions could be treated in an outpatient primary care setting at a much lower cost.  Learn more > 
 

 

 


Everyone Covered.  Everyone Cared For.  Anyone Can Help.

DCPCA Releases New Report (October, 2007):
"SLIPPING THROUGH THE CRACKS:
Closing the Gaps in the District's Mental Health System"  Download as PDF

DCPCA Releases Report on Proposed Health Care Finance Department (May, 2007):
"DOLLARS AND $ENSE:
A Proposal to Maximize the Efficiency of DC’s Health Care Dollars to Improve Access and Quality for District Residents"  Download as PDF

DCPCA's Data Report (January, 2005 Update):
"WHERE WE ARE, WHERE WE NEED TO GO:
The Primary Care Safety Net in the District of Columbia"  Download as PDF 

DCPCA's 11th Annual Meeting:  We Are the Ones We've Been Waiting For!  Click here for meeting resources.

DCPCA’s 10th Annual Meeting:  Click here for meeting resources.