A Prescription for the District, #Rx4DC
Event Was Held May 21st
On May 21st, the Chapter held its annual Spring Symposium. We unveiled our Prescription for the District, #Rx4DC
More than 70 attendees, including a diverse group of external stakeholders, gathered to engage in meaningful conversation and next steps. The Prescription for the District was the culmination of a year-long advocacy initiative by DCAAP chapter members, in collaboration with community partners, to develop a strength-based, preventive approach to addressing violence in communities.
Here are links to media coverage from the event: WJLA, DC News Now
Over the next few months, our leadership team will continue to incorporate our members’ input as we explore practical approaches to implementing our plan. Thank you to those who were able to join us in person. For those interested in participating in this work, please contact Keith Montgomery, executive director or join the Advocacy Committee for more frequent updates on the work.
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DCAAP Spring Symposium Galery
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Community Panel Discussion with (L-R) Chapter Vice President Jessica Wiesz, MD, and Candis Hemphill (DC Parent), Jada Epps (DC Student), Ana Caskin (MedStar Georgetown Community Pediatrician), Doriun Brown (Mobile Health Unit), Eduardo Ferrer (Juvenile Justice Initiative), Raymond Weeden (School Principal).
DCAAP 2023-2024 Chapter Executive Team (L-R) – Drs. Janine Rethy – Secretary, Nia Bodrick – President, Jessica Weisz – Vice President/President-elect ’25, and Ariel White – Treasurer.
Dr. Lee Beers, former Chapter and National AAP President
DCAAP President Nia Bodrick, MD opens the Annual Spring Symposium with a recap of the year-long strategic partnership building and introduction of the Rx for DC.
Chapter members and invited guests register for the Annual Symposium.
Youth voices represented by Tia Bell and youth members of The T.R.I.G.G.E.R Project