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NYCU December 5, 2023

  TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2023 PHYSICIANS: The San Diego Alpha Foundation, a non–profit Divine–9 organization committed to promoting health equity and supporting underrepresented communities in San Diego is excited to announce two of its upcoming events, the San Diego Alpha Foundation MLK 5K Run/Walk and the Harmony Health Fest MLK Festival, during Martin Luther King Day weekend on Sunday, January 14th, 2024. These events not only celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr but also help foster a sense of community and raise awareness about health disparities in the African–American ...

NYCU November 21, 2023

  TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2023 PHYSICIANS: It is with deep sadness that I share SDCMS Board Member Dr. Peter Raudaskoski passed away last week. Peter was Chief Medical Officer for Anesthesia Service Medical Group and a Project Access volunteer with Champions for Health. He is survived by his wife, Lynne, their three children and extended family. Peter was an incredibly talented physician leader who cared deeply about the practice of medicine, and the impact of policy on his patients. He brightened every board meeting and event with his warm smile. He will be ...

NYCU November 7, 2023

  TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2023 PHYSICIANS: Congratulations to the California Medical Association's new President and President-elect. Redwood City ob-gyn Tanya W. Spirtos, M.D., was installed as the 155th president of the California Medical Association (CMA) ? only the fourth woman to hold that position ? at the close of association?s annual House of Delegates meeting. San Francisco pediatrician Shannon Udovic-Constant, M.D., was named CMA President-elect and will serve on the executive committee in that role for one year, and will be installed at the conclusion of next year?s annual meeting. Dr. Udovic-Constant ...

NYCU October 24, 2023

  TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2023 PHYSICIANS: SDCMS is looking for a Retired Member who would be interested to serve as Co–Chair of the Champions for Health (CFH) Retired Physicians Society and work with Dr. Mits Tomita, the Chair, to reboot this valued group. The Society provides retired and non–practicing physicians a network to stay connected with the medical community, remain current with health issues, and give back to the community. Offering regular sessions on current issues important to the healthcare community, as well as social opportunities. Retired physicians can volunteer in the ...

NYCU October 10, 2023

  TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2023 PHYSICIANS: On October 24th, there is a free luncheon seminar from 12–2pm with Assemblywoman Akilah Weber and Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease regarding black maternal health and chronic disease. It will take place at the new Southeastern Live Well Center at 5101 Market Street. The event features opening remarks from Assemblywoman Weber, followed by her moderating a panel of leading health and policy experts who will discuss the challenges to maternal health posed by health disparities and how chronic diseases further exasperate the problem. You can RSVP ...

NYCU September 26, 2023

  TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 PHYSICIANS: The recent Health Equity Leadership Summit held in San Jose, and sponsored by Physicians for a Healthy California, awarded Manisha Sharma, MD, FAAFP of Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan the Robert D. Sparks, MD Leadership Award for her outstanding dedication and leadership in improving community health and promoting health equity. Congratulations to Dr. Sharma on this recognition of her tremendous contributions to our region and health care. “CASINO NIGHT MASQUERADE” FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT CHAMPIONS FOR HEALTH ON OCTOBER 7TH AT VELOCE MOTORS   Please join many of ...