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NYCU May 24, 2023

  WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 2023 PHYSICIANS: I wanted to take a moment to highlight some upcoming and ongoing opportunities for General and Family Medicine physicians and residents, regarding section 1263 of the ‘Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023’. Beginning June 27, 2023, new or renewing Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registrants are required to have at least one of the following:     A total of eight hours of training from certain organizations on opioid or other substance use disorders for practitioners renewing or newly applying for a registration from the DEA to prescribe any Schedule II-V ...

NYCU May 9, 2023

  TUESDAY, MAY 9, 2023 PHYSICIANS: Today, May 9th, is FENTANYL AWARENESS DAY. Data from the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office show that fentanyl–related overdose deaths increased 2,375% in San Diego County, from 33 in 2016 to at least 817 in 2021. In Imperial County, seizures of fentanyl increased 272% from fiscal year (FY) 2019 to the third quarter of FY 2022, from 40 pounds to 149 pounds. More information is available on the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency’s website including some great resources for providers. Do you know ...

NYCU April 11, 2023

  TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2023 PHYSICIANS: There is exciting news on the state legislative and political front. SDCMS’ own Akilah Weber, MD, a Member of the California State Assembly, has just announced her candidacy for the San Diego state Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Toni Atkins due to term limits. Dr. Weber is a formidable contender and a rising star in both the Legislature and California politics. So far, no serious opposition has announced against her. Dr. Weber has distinguished herself as an advocate for patient and physician rights and her campaign ...

NYCU March 28, 2023

  TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 2023 PHYSICIANS: A big congratulations to Holly B. Yang, MD, HMDC, FACP, FAAHPM on assuming the role of President of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine for 2023–2024. Dr. Yang is not only a current Board Member and former President of SDCMS, but she also serves in leadership roles with California Medical Association and American Medical Association. AAHPM is the professional organization for physicians specializing in hospice and palliative medicine, nurses, and other healthcare providers. The organization’s website declares, “Since 1988, the Academy has dedicated itself to ...

NYCU March 14, 2023

  TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2023 PHYSICIANS: Congratulations to SDCMS’ own President, Toluwalasé (Lasé) Ajayi, MD. Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins announced on International Women’s Day that Dr. Ajayi, is California Senate District 39’s Woman Making Herstory. Every year in celebration of Women’s History Month, the Legislature has a tradition of celebrating women from each Senate and Assembly district “who are accomplishing amazing things in their communities.” Senator Atkins’ office stated in part, “Dr. Ajayi is currently an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at UC San Diego and Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego where she ...

NYCU February 28, 2023

  TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2023 PHYSICIANS: Congratulations to Preeti S. Mehta, MD, appointed by Senator Toni Atkins to the Respiratory Care Board of California, which oversees the 44,000 Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP) in the state. RCPs regularly perform critical lifesaving and life support procedures prescribed by physicians that affect major organ of the body. Patients may be suffering from lung cancer, emphysema, asthma, or cystic fibrosis, or may be premature infants whose lungs have not yet fully developed. Dr. Mehta also serves on the Board of SDCMS as our organization’s Treasurer ...