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 »
NYCU October 19, 2021 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2021 PHYSICIANS: This year we have an important opportunity to elect another well–qualified physician to the State Assembly. CMA Trustee Dr. Sion Roy from Santa Monica is running for the State Assembly. Dr. Roy has served as President of the Los Angeles County Medical Association, Chair of CALPAC, on the California delegation to the AMA and on CMA's Board of Trustees. He is a strong candidate who serves on the Santa Monica Community College Board and has been endorsed by dozens of local elected officials. SDCMS will be hosting a fundraiser ... November 23, 2021 CMA, CMA Benefits, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccinations, Infectious Disease, Public Health, Regulations, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU October 5, 2021 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2021 PHYSICIANS: The California Medical Association and the San Diego County Medical Association have strongly endorsed Gov. Newsom’s mandate that school children must be mandated once vaccines are approved for children. Dr. Sergio Flores, President of SDCMS, provided the following statement to local news media: “The San Diego County Medical Society supports Governor Newsom's vaccine mandate for school students. While children are less likely to get seriously ill from COVID, some do; and while most recover some go on to have long–term symptoms which can be debilitating. While avoiding ... October 12, 2021 CMA, CMA Benefits, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccinations, Infectious Disease, Public Health, Regulations, SDCMS 0 0 Comment Read More »