NYCU August 2, 2022 TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2022 PHYSICIANS: Yesterday, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a State of Emergency as part of California's ongoing response to the monkeypox outbreak. Today, San Diego County is also following suit and Dr. Wooten has declared monkeypox a Public Health Emergency. Please visit the County's monkeypox webpage for guidance and information HERE. Our recent physician networking mixer at Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens in Liberty Station was a wonderful success with over 75 physicians and their guests attending. As our first mixer since the pandemic it had special meaning to ... August 15, 2022 Champions for Health, CMA, CMA Benefits, COVID-19, Infectious Disease, Monkeypox, Public Health, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU July 19, 2022 TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2022 PHYSICIANS: Monkeypox is emerging as a real concern among the medical community. To that end, the American Medical Association is working to inform and educate physicians about this disease: AMA published a news article on July 1, ‘What Doctors Wish Patients Knew About Monkeypox’ — it also features the new AMA News Wire audio article capabilities Monkeypox Topic Index Page created to serve as a resource center, and includes links to JAMA and CDC resources Also featured in the index page and published July 13, is ‘Monkeypox: Physician Frequently Asked ... August 1, 2022 CMA, CMA Benefits, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccinations, Infectious Disease, Member Social, new, Public Health, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU July 6, 2022 WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 2022 PHYSICIANS: Come mingle, socialize, and network with your colleagues, and be sure to bring your spouse/significant other to our next physician networking opportunity and mixer on Thursday evening, July 28, 2022, 5:30 — 8:30 PM, at Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens in Liberty Station. Complimentary hor d’oeuvres and drinks will be provided. There is no charge for current society members or their guests to attend this hosted event as included in SDCMS’ benefit offerings. Space is limited and RSVPs are required, so register soon, and please spread ... July 11, 2022 CMA, CMA Benefits, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccinations, Infectious Disease, Leadership, Member Social, Public Health, Regulations, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »
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 »