NYCU January 4, 2022 TUESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2022 PHYSICIANS: Prior to the March 8th Board of Directors meeting, the SDCMS Nominating Committee will convene and consider a proposed slate of SDCMS Board of Directors candidates for 2022—23. To be eligible for service on SDCMS’s Board of Directors, physicians must have been active members of SDCMS for at least two years as of the date of assumption of duties: June 2022. Additionally, for Geographic Directors, physicians must have their primary practice located within the geographic district. If you'd like to see the list of the nominees ... January 6, 2022 CMA, CMA Benefits, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccinations, Infectious Disease, Public Health, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU December 14, 2021 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2021 PHYSICIANS: Time is running out! 2,185 California medical organizations have already received about $29.6 million from CalVaxGrant to help cover the costs associated with serving as a COVID–19 community vaccination site. There’s about $10.4 million left in available funding, and applications are approved first come, first served, so please consider joining your health care colleagues in keeping our communities healthy and thriving. Learn more and apply today: CalVaxGrant.org or call (916) 551–2565 for one–on–one assistance and more information. Physicians must be knowledgeable regarding how to avoid being reported to the ... December 15, 2021 Champions for Health, CMA, CMA Benefits, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccinations, Infectious Disease, Public Health, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU November 30, 2021 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2021 PHYSICIANS: Today, people from around the world will come together for one common purpose: to celebrate #GivingTuesday. Please join your physician colleagues by making a tax–deductible donation to Champions for Health, the charitable non–profit for San Diego County Medical Society. Champions for Health has made a major difference in providing access to care and helping fulfill the needs of the medically underserved and minority communities in San Diego County. The pandemic has also resulted in Champions taking on a significant role in helping vaccinate those communities throughout our ... December 6, 2021 Champions for Health, CMA, CMA Benefits, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccinations, Infectious Disease, Leadership, Physician Workforce, Public Health, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU November 16, 2021 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2021 PHYSICIANS: Are you attending this year’s Live Well Advance on November 17th and 18th? We will be presenting during one of the breakout sessions and would love for you to join us! Join us for The San Diego County Medical Society and Champions for Health COVID–19 Response. The COVID pandemic has changed life for all of us, and as it unfolded in 2020 the San Diego County Medical Society (SDCMS) and its foundation, Champions for Health (CFH), stepped up to help local physicians and their practices and partnered ... November 23, 2021 Champions for Health, CMA, CMA Benefits, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccinations, Infectious Disease, Public Health, Regulations, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU November 2, 2021 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2021 PHYSICIANS: The California Medical Association (CMA) held its annual House of Delegates (HOD) meeting virtually on Saturday, October 23, 2021. Close to 600 delegates representing the component medical societies, specialty societies, and CMA sections and forums gathered. The Delegates received critical updates and provided feedback on important issues affecting members, the association and the practice of medicine. This year’s major issues were Racism and Other Barriers to Health Equity and the Corporatization of Health Care. I am particularly pleased to announce that former SDCMS President Robert E. ... November 23, 2021 CMA, CMA Benefits, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccinations, Infectious Disease, Public Health, Regulations, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU October 19, 2021 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2021 PHYSICIANS: This year we have an important opportunity to elect another well–qualified physician to the State Assembly. CMA Trustee Dr. Sion Roy from Santa Monica is running for the State Assembly. Dr. Roy has served as President of the Los Angeles County Medical Association, Chair of CALPAC, on the California delegation to the AMA and on CMA's Board of Trustees. He is a strong candidate who serves on the Santa Monica Community College Board and has been endorsed by dozens of local elected officials. SDCMS will be hosting a fundraiser ... November 23, 2021 CMA, CMA Benefits, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccinations, Infectious Disease, Public Health, Regulations, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »