NYCU June 15, 2021 TUESDAY, JUNE 15, 2021 PHYSICIANS: Today is the landmark day that Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared as the Golden State's ‘Re–Opening Day’ since the COVID–19 pandemic caused initial lockdowns in March of 2020. There is much to be hopeful for given the continuing rise in vaccinations in San Diego County and California, as well as the nation. Our number of cases and COVID hospitalizations have fallen dramatically. But those of us in the medical community know there is still much work to be done in putting the pandemic behind us. SDCMS ... June 21, 2021 Champions for Health, CMA, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccinations, Infectious Disease, Public Health, Regulations, SDCMS, Top Docs 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU June 1, 2021 TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 2021 PHYSICIANS: SDCMS’ 2021 Top Doctors is happening now for physician peers selecting the top five percent (5%) of active San Diego County physicians. We encourage all of our region’s doctors to participate in identifying physicians other physicians trust for their clinical skills during the selection process for this year’s “Physicians of Exceptional Excellence.” CLICK HERE for details and to cast a ballot. A reminder that Champions for Health’s Soirée, its annual fundraiser, is fast approaching on Saturday, July 10th at 6pm. Champions for Health is SDCMS’ charitable organization ... June 8, 2021 CMA, CMA Benefits, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccinations, Infectious Disease, Public Health, SDCMS, Top Docs 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU May 18, 2021 TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2021 PHYSICIANS: San Diego County Medical Society invites you to attend an important and timely webinar entitled Biosimilars Overview & Policy Landscape. Join us for this FREE event on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, 6 — 7 PM. This webinar will provide an understanding of biosimilar and interchangeable products, including background and terminology. We will also present an overview of the current policy landscape highlighting the regulatory framework, general requirements and key concepts of the developmental process. SDCMS' own William T–C Tseng, MD, MPH will be a featured presenter for ... May 25, 2021 CMA, CMA Benefits, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccinations, Infectious Disease, Leadership, Public Health, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU May 4, 2021 TUESDAY, MAY 4, 2021 PHYSICIANS: We are asking all physicians to contact their Representative in Congress and urge them to cosponsor the California Medical Association bill, HR 1133, the “Stopping Doctor Shortages Act.” This bill makes a technical fix to ensure that all California and Texas physicians can participate in the federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Due to an error in the implementing regulation, most California and Texas physicians cannot receive loan forgiveness like their colleagues in all other 48 states. It is harming California’s ability to recruit and ... May 10, 2021 CMA, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccinations, Infectious Disease, Physician Workforce, Public Health, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU April 7, 2021 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2021 PHYSICIANS: I’m excited to report that SDCMS Member Dr. Akilah Weber won her election to the California State Assembly last night! We need to wait on some late ballots to see if she wins the election outright or will have a runoff in June, but with over 52% of the vote and a commanding lead, Dr. Weber is well positioned to be San Diego’s next member of the state assembly. You can follow election updates HERE. Let me again give my thanks to the many SDCMS Members that ... April 13, 2021 CMA, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccinations, Infectious Disease, Public Health, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU March 23, 2021 TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 2021 PHYSICIANS: We are pleased to share that the Monoclonal Antibody Treatment Center (MARC) is now offering the EUA–approved combination of bamlanivimab and etesevimab as a monoclonal antibody treatment, in addition to the previous bamlanivimab–only option. Refer medically–eligible individuals by calling (619) 685-2500. Patients who are 65 years of age or older can self–refer by calling the same number. Or you can email the referral form to COVIDTreatment@sdcounty.gov. The MARC is open 7 days a week from 8am to 8pm at the Palomar Medical Center Downtown (555 East Valley Parkway, ... March 30, 2021 CMA, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccinations, Infectious Disease, Public Health, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »