The post-election song playing in my head is from my vast collection of roots and blues music.  It’s entitled “I Have Dreams to Remember.”  Why this one, instead of the many inspirational songs that this historic election and its hope for the future might engender?  Somewhere in the mix of my euphoria with management of expectations is a core of doubt that has been formed by years of jaded cynicism and studied caution.  A couple of the questions spawned by this state of mind have been:

Recently, I was privileged to receive the 2008 Distinguished Public Official Award from the DC Primary Care Association. I want to especially thank Chief Executive Officer Sharon Baskerville for this honor.

The DCPCA has truly been an effective advocate in promoting the development of an effective health care system that guarantees access to primary health care for residents regardless of their address and their ability to pay.