NYCU November 26, 2024 November 26, 2024 Advocacy, Artificial Intelligence, CAHAN Alerts, Champions for Health, CMA, CMA Benefits, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccinations, Infectious Disease, Medi-Cal, Proposition 35, Public Health, Regulations, Retired Physicians, SDCMS, Transgender Healthcare 0 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2024 PHYSICIANS: As we enter Thanksgiving Week and the official beginning of the Holiday Season, California’s patients and physicians have — for the first time in a while — much to be thankful for and celebrate. The landslide passage of Proposition 35 will help so many Californians have increased access to health care. But even then there will still be too many who need health care who fall between the cracks. That is why the San Diego County Medical Society formed its non–profit, Champions for Health. Champions has provided life–changing medical care and vital health services to those who need it most in San Diego County. This year, they delivered specialty medical care to hundreds of individuals who would otherwise go without critical treatments. Through the Project Access program, 131 patients received 717 specialty care appointments and 80 surgeries — completely free of charge. Meanwhile, Champions’ health education and prevention programs reached nearly 3,000 San Diegans, provided 12,000 blood pressure screenings, and administered 28,000 immunizations, protecting vulnerable populations from preventable diseases. As Champions looks to 2025, the demand for their services is growing. Many in our community remain uninsured or underinsured, struggling to access the care they need. This #GivingTuesday, you can make a difference. With your contribution, they can: Save lives by providing free specialty medical care and life–saving surgeries Protect families through health education, screenings, and immunizations Promote health equity across San Diego County for those who need it most This Giving Tuesday, please join in making 2025 their most impactful year yet. A gift of $250 can sustain vital services, while a donation of $1,000 enables Champions to expand their reach to even more people in need. You can donate today by CLICKING HERE or mailing your gift to: Champions for Health, 4699 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 102, San Diego, CA 92123. Your donation is tax–deductible, and you’ll receive a receipt for your records. Thank you in advance for your support. SAN DIEGO RETIRED PHYSICIANS (SDRP) INVITES RETIRED/SOON–TO–RETIRE PHYSICIANS, THEIR SPOUSES & GUESTS TO DEC 9TH LUNCHEON AT 11AM SDRP Co–Chairs Steve Green, MD, Patrick Tellez, MD and Mitsuo Tomita, MD invite retired and soon–to–retire physicians and their spouses to a ‘Luncheon of Language and Laughter’ with Richard Lederer on Monday, December 9th at 11am at the Denny’s in Clairemont Town Square (4280 Clairemont Mesa Blvd). Richard Lederer is the language columnist for the Union–Tribune and author of Anguished English. He will take you on a joy ride through the oddities and glories of our marvelous English language. Richard also authored 65 books on language, history and humor, and was a founding co–host of ‘A Way with Words’ on KPBS. Books will be available for purchase at the luncheon. SDRP is asking attendees to buy at least one of his books to have personally signed at the event (cash preferred). Most books cost $15 and would make a great holiday gift. Visit verbivore.com for the author’s bibliography or to make advance purchases. RSVP HERE by Sunday, December 8 so that tables and chairs can be arranged accordingly. HAPPY THANKSIGVING TO YOU AND YOURS! May your family, friends and loved ones have a wonderful Thanksgiving. We must give special thanks to the physicians, nurses, and other health care workers who will be on duty on Thanksgiving Day to care of the people of San Diego County. As always, let me know if you have any questions! Paul Hegyi, CEO WHAT TO KNOW … CAHAN ALERT Health Advisory Update: First Case of Clade I Mpox Diagnosed in CA & the US in Returning Traveler ? CLICK HERE CAHAN ALERT Health Advisory: Increase in Mycoplasma Pneumoniae Activity in the United States ? CLICK HERE CAHAN ALERT Health Advisory: Pertussis Increasing in San Diego County ? CLICK HERE RFK, Jr. Was on the Losing Side of California Vaccine Fights. Now, Trump Wants Him in His Cabinet ? CLICK HERE Trump Picks Former Florida Rep. Dave Weldon to Lead CDC ? CLICK HERE Long COVID Patients Push to See Federal Research Refocused on Treatments ? CLICK HERE Anti–Fraud Efforts Meet Real–World Test During ACA Enrollment Period ? CLICK HERE ‘Keep on Keeping On’: California’s Public Health Officials Express Resolve Ahead of 2nd Trump Term ? CLICK HERE WHAT TO DO … DEC 5, 2024: 12:15-1:15pm, FREE Webinar for Members and Non–Members, sponsored by The Doctors Company, ‘Documentation and Discoverability’. This webinar presents physicians with the essential knowledge to understand the scope of discoverability in malpractice litigation. From policies to casual conversations, every aspect of a physician’s professional life is subject to discovery in the event of litigation. While this program provides valuable insights into discoverability principles, it does not focus on California–specific laws or specific cases. Instead, it aims to raise awareness of the potential scope of discoverability and underscore the critical role of documentation CLICK HERE DEC 7, 2024: 7:30am-4pm, Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute, 9452 Medical Center Dr, La Jolla, $100 General Registration, $75 Allied Health & Active Duty, $25 Residents & Fellows, $300 Industry, sponsored by UCSD SOM, ‘2024 Update: Rheumatology Year in Review’. Rheumatology is constantly evolving, all the more so lately. Recent decades have witnessed dramatic and significant advances in the understanding of the immunopathogenesis of many rheumatic diseases, leading to improvements in the diagnosis and stratification of patients, development of newer therapies and treatment strategies. Combined, this has improved outcomes for many of our patients. To transform this knowledge into better outcomes, rheumatologists require ongoing education and insight regarding the newest developments in patient assessment as well as the benefits and risks of large and expanding number of potential therapeutic agents and treatment strategies. CME credit available CLICK HERE DEC 9, 2024: 11am-4:30pm, FREE Hybrid Event co–hosted by UC San Diego Health and National Academy of Medicine, ‘Orienting AI Toward Health Workforce Well–Being: Examining Risks and Opportunities’. Artificial intelligence (AI) has potential to both alleviate and exacerbate the challenges faced by health workers, particularly related to clinician burnout and well–being. Join the NAM’s Clinician Well–Being Collaborative for this hybrid event to discuss how to navigate this rapidly evolving field. A networking sunset reception will follow the in–person event at the Scripps Seaside Forum in San Diego CLICK HERE JAN 14, 2025: 12-1pm, FREE Webinar for Members, Non–Members, NPs, and PAs, sponsored by CMA and CDPH, ‘Virtual Grand Rounds: January’. Featured Speakers are Erica Pan, MD, MPH, California State Epidemiologist and Deputy Director, California Department of Public Health, Center of Infectious Diseases and Kimberly Newell Green, MD, CMA Trustee; Associate Clinical Professor, University of California, San Francisco. More information to come. CME credit available CLICK HERE JAN 25, 2025: 7:30am-3:30pm, UCSD main campus MET Building, La Jolla, Early Bird Registration before 11/25: $125 for Physicians, $50 Allied Health, $10 for Community/Trainees/Students, sponsored by UCSD SOM, ‘6th Annual UC San Diego Transgender Healthcare Symposium’. Provide a comprehensive review of the different aspects of gender–affirming medical care and features sessions on gender–inclusive cultural awareness, behavioral health care, primary care, and medical and surgical gender–affirming interventions. All topics presented are to help providers from varied disciplines care for transgender and non–binary individuals in a sensitive and effective manner in plenary sessions, followed by a brief Q&A and topic–specific breakouts. This course is targeted toward anyone interested in in–depth exposure to medical care for the transgender/non–binary patients, including physicians (in practice and in training) and allied health professionals in primary care, endocrinology, plastic surgery, urology, obstetrics/gynecology, dermatology plus mental health professionals, social workers, nurses, and students of all above disciplines. Community members also welcome. CME credit available CLICK HERE JAN 30-FEB 1, 2025: 8am daily, Catamaran Hotel, 3999 Mission Blvd, San Diego, sponsored by UCSD SOM, ‘44th Annual Advanced Nephrology Conference: Nephrology for the Consultant’. This conference attracts over one–hundred nephrologists and allied health professionals throughout the country, with the goal of providing up–to–date reviews and the latest information on topics commonly encountered in and relevant to clinical nephrology, structured into a series of presentations extending from Thursday morning to Saturday afternoon. Early Registration ends December 15. Fees range from $450 to $725 for Early Registrants. CME credit available CLICK HERE JUN 26-27, 2025: Kimpton Sawyer Hotel in Sacramento, sponsored by CMA, ‘Annual CME Provider Conference and Workshop’. June 26 Workshop | June 27 Conference. Attend BOTH for $999 and save $349! These in–person educational opportunities provide valuable strategies and insights to improving your CME program, and an opportunity to connect with Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education leadership and California Medical Association staff along with other accredited CME providers CLICK HERE JUL 10-11, 2025: The Westin Pasadena, sponsored by CMA, ‘2025 Health Equity Leadership Summit’. This event provides an opportunity for physicians, executives, advocates and allies to find community, engage in hands–on trainings and workshops, and hold in–depth conversations about how they are addressing the issue of health equity in California through their care of underserved communities throughout the state. Attendees will leave feeling energized and inspired to continue their important work to improve the lives of all Californians. 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