NYCU February 3, 2026 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2026 PHYSICIANS: Major political news today. In the open and crucial race for California Governor, the California Medical Association has endorsed Congressman Eric Swalwell. “Congressman Eric Swalwell is the clear choice for California physicians because he understands that a strong health care system is the backbone of a strong economy and healthy communities,” said CMA President Reno Bravo, MD. “At a moment when our health care system is under enormous strain, we need proven, decisive leadership, and Eric Swalwell has shown he is ready to lead.” Eric Swalwell ... February 3, 2026 Advocacy, American Medical Association, Breast Cancer, CAHAN Alerts, Cancer, Champions for Health, Immigration, Infectious Disease, MAHA, Medicaid, Public Health, SDCMS, Trump Administration, Vaccines 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU January 20, 2026 TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2026 PHYSICIANS: Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, the 180th President of the American Medical Association, will be giving a lecture at UC San Diego on Wednesday February 4th from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. The location will be the ACTRI Auditorium (Room 1W–210) at the Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute at UC San Diego School of Medicine. Dr. Mukkamala is an inspiring figure who overcame his own cancer diagnosis prior to assuming the AMA presidency. I’ve heard him speak before and I strongly encourage you to take advantage of the opportunity to ... January 21, 2026 American Medical Association, CAHAN Alerts, Champions for Health, CMA, CMA Benefits, Infectious Disease, MAHA, Medi-Cal, Public Health, Regulations, SDCMS, Trump Administration 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU November 25, 2025 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2025 PHYSICIANS: In reaction to recent changes to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website regarding vaccine safety, Dr. Preeti Mehta, President of San Diego County Medical Society, has issued the following statement: “What the CDC has done is misleading, risking putting our children and community at real risk. Decades of research have shown there is no link between childhood vaccines and autism. By making this change the CDC will only cause and spread confusion among parents. San Diego physicians join the thousands of our colleagues all across ... November 25, 2025 Advocacy, American Medical Association, Cancer, CMA, Infectious Disease, Prior Authorization, Public Health, Reproductive Rights, SDCMS, Trump Administration, Vaccines 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU September 30, 2025 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 PHYSICIANS: This past week, San Diego County Medical Society and California Medical Association, represented by Dr. William Tseng, joined US Senator Adam Schiff, Congressman Mike Levin and colleagues at TrueCare in Oceanside to stand up for our patients. Physicians live by the oath “primum non nocere”, …first do no harm. That oath doesn’t stop at the clinic door. It must also guide Congress as it decides whether to extend the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits. This is a vital issue of patient access, and as Dr. Tseng ... October 1, 2025 Advocacy, American Medical Association, CAHAN Alerts, Champions for Health, CMA, Dementia, Member Social, Physician Workforce, Public Health, SD County Health , SDCMS, Trump Administration, Vaccines 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU June 24, 2025 TUESDAY, JUNE 24, 2025 PHYSICIANS: Congratulations to San Diego’s own Dr. Toluwalasé ‘Lasé’ A. Ajayi, MD, pediatrician, adult and pediatric palliative medicine physician and clinical translational researcher, upon becoming the Chair–Elect of the American Medical Association Board of Trustees. In fact, California physicians make up a key portion of the new AMA Board. David H. Aizuss, MD, an ophthalmologist is the new Chair of the AMA Board of Trustees. California delegate Alexander Ding, MD, MS, MBA, a diagnostic and interventional radiologist, is the new Secretary of the AMA Board. Lynn Jeffers, MD, ... June 25, 2025 American Medical Association, Champions for Health, Infectious Disease, Medical Board, Member Social, Mental Health, Public Health, Regulations, SDCMS, Trial Lawyers, Trump Administration 0 0 Comment Read More »
NYCU June 10, 2025 TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2025 PHYSICIANS: It will be a great event this upcoming Saturday evening at the SDCMS and Champions for Health Joint Gala, ‘United in Wellness — Lighting the Way to Health,’ at San Diego’s stunning new event venue Eve at RaDD, located on the 4th Floor of the Edge Building. Your participation helps fund Champions for Health programs which address the needs of the medically underserved residents within San Diego County, and we will also be installing Preeti S. Mehta, MD, MBBS as incoming SDCMS President for 2025–26, and thanking ... June 13, 2025 American Medical Association, Champions for Health, CMA, Infectious Disease, MAHA, Medical Board, Member Social, Mental Health, Public Health, SDCMS, Trump Administration, Vaccines 0 0 Comment Read More »