NYCU June 21, 2022 TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2022 PHYSICIANS: This past week the San Diego County Medical Society made history when installing its new leadership at the historic “Abbey on Fifth”. Toluwalase (Lase) Ajayi, MD became our President. She is only the ninth woman, and first African–American woman, in our 152–year history to serve as President. Dr. Ajayi succeeds Sergio R. Flores, MD who has served SDCMS and our member physicians ably this past year and now assumes the role of Immediate Past President on our Board. Nicholas (dr. Nick) J. Yphantides, MD, MPH is our ... June 20, 2022 CMA, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccinations, Infectious Disease, Member Social, Public Health, Regulations, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU May 24, 2022 TUESDAY, MAY 24, 2022 PHYSICIANS: The Governor yesterday signed the historic MICRA Modernization Law. This is the first significant revision to MICRA in decades and is a win for physicians and their patients. It prevents a potential hindrance on access to health care for Californians. San Diego’s own Robert E. Wailes, California Medical Association President issued a letter to members after the signing of the MICRA Modernization Law. Dr. Wailes states: Today, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 35 (MICRA Modernization) into law, and in doing so finalized an achievement few thought ... May 31, 2022 CMA, CMA Benefits, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccinations, Infectious Disease, Leadership, MICRA, Public Health, Regulations, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU May 10, 2022 TUESDAY, MAY 10, 2022 PHYSICIANS: A historic development is occurring regarding MICRA. The California Medical Association has played a crucial role these past few decades in defending MICRA from the trial lawyer lobby and protecting patient access and preventing physicians from being driven out of medicine by exploding insurance premiums which has occurred in some other states. San Diego's own Robert E. Wailes, California Medical Association President issued a letter which discusses this important new development regarding California’s MICRA Law. Dr. Wailes explains: For decades, California’s landmark medical malpractice laws have successfully struck ... May 23, 2022 CMA, CMA Benefits, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccinations, Infectious Disease, MICRA, Public Health, Regulations, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU April 26, 2022 TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 2022 PHYSICIANS: The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department is hosting a Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 30th from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at various locations throughout the county. Drop–off sites will take expired, unused, and unwanted medications, but no sharps. The locations will be: Imperial Beach Sheriff’s Substation at 845 Imperial Beach Blvd Poway Sheriff’s Station at 13100 Bowron Rd San Marcos Sheriff’s Station at 182 Santar Pl Alpine Sheriff’s Station at 2751 Alpine Blvd We are looking forward to bringing together hundreds of physicians, distinguished guests and local, state, and ... May 3, 2022 CMA, CMA Benefits, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccinations, Infectious Disease, Leadership, new, Public Health, Regulations, 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 »