NYCU February 3, 2026 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 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 has shown that he listens to physicians and health care workers, respects science and medicine, and works to advance practical solutions that improve care for patients across our state. Swalwell has a record of supporting policies that strengthen the physician workforce, protect access to care, and advance public health, and is committed to mental health, reproductive freedom, and addressing the social drivers of health such as economic stability, access to a quality education and environmental safety. Please join us in actively supporting Congressman Swalwell’s campaign. Health care issues will be at the center of what the next Governor of California will need to address. We need a Governor who puts patients and their physicians first. REMINDER | SEE AMA PRESIDENT DR. BOBBY MUKKAMALA TOMORROW AT UCSD FROM 5:30 TO 6:30PM IN THE ACTRI AUDITORIUM 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 hear important insights on medicine and national health care public policy. BE SURE TO FOLLOW SDCMS ON INSTAGRAM @sdcms1870 SDCMS is on Facebook, Twitter (X), and Linkedin. Now you can follow San Diego County Medical Society on Instagram at sdcms1870. We post regularly on all four social media platforms so please stay up to date on the latest SDCMS developments and CMA/SDCMS policy actions, health care news or continuing education opportunities by checking our social media. As always, let me know if you have any questions! Paul Hegyi, CEO WHAT TO KNOW … CAHAN ALERT Health Advisory: Trichophyton mentagrophytes Genotype VII (TMVII) CLICK HERE CAHAN ALERT Health Advisory: New World Screwworm Outbreak in Northern Mexico CLICK HERE California Physicians Prescribe Swalwell. Nurses Recommend Steyer CLICK HERE States Step In With Health Insurance Subsidies to Help People Stay Covered CLICK HERE Trump Administration Pressed on Details of Drug Price Deals CLICK HERE ‘Efficacy Will Be Secondary’: RFK, Jr’s Vaccine Advisors Have a New Mission CLICK HERE NIH Director Says He Hasn’t Seen Evidence That Vaccines Cause Autism CLICK HERE Flouride Ban Efforts Show RFK, Jr’s Reach CLICK HERE NIH Grant Disruptions Slow Down Breast Cancer Research CLICK HERE WHAT TO DO … FEB 6, 2026: 7am–4pm, Scripps Memorial Schaetzel Center, 9890 Genesee Ave, La Jolla, ACHE San Diego 2026 Annual Conference, ‘Policy, Progress and Leadership: The Changing Face of Healthcare’. Join regional healthcare executives and emerging leaders to learn, discuss, and engage. Featuring UCSD’s Kaitlin Chell on navigating key legislative issues facing healthcare leaders plus Nick Macchione on partnerships for success between public health entities and health systems. CME Credit Available CLICK HERE FEB 28, 2026: 8am–5pm, Sharp Prebys Innovation & Education Center, 8695 Spectrum Center Blvd, San Diego, Sponsored by Sharp HealthCare, ‘Inaugural Neuroscience Symposium’. Multidisciplinary program designed to advance care and treatment of neurological disorders. Intended for primary care physicians, neurosurgeons, neurologists, and other health care providers involved in the diagnosis/treatment of neurological disorders. Experts will share evidence–based updates on advanced treatments for spine conditions, stroke, movement disorders, concussion, dementia and more. Includes a networking reception plus complimentary breakfast and lunch. CME Credit Available CLICK HERE MAR 5-7, 2026: 8am daily, Catamaran Resort, San Diego, Sponsored by UCSD SOM, ‘13th Annual Essentials & Advances in Apheresis Therapies Conference’. Learn practical, multi–disciplinary up–to–date insights how apheresis is shaping care across medicine. Featuring debates including lipoprotein apheresis vs. plasma exchange in FSGS, controversies surrounding plasma exchange in ANCA–associated vasculitis, plus new data comparing high– versus standard–volume plasma exchange in acute liver failure. Review emerging topics like plasma exchange for longevity and microplastics exposure, as well as advances in gene therapy, photopheresis, immunotherapy–related complications, and transplant desensitization/rejection. CME Credit Available CLICK HERE MAR 21, 2026: 1:30–5:30pm, Mar Monte Hotel, 1111 E Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara, FREE Webinar or In–Person, Co–sponsored by CMA and the Chesley Initiative, ‘California Long COVID & IACCI Clinical Implementation Forum’. Participants will learn to outline and apply diagnostic guidelines for Long COVID, ME/CFS, and other Infection–Associated Chronic Conditions (IACC), explain how to perform a systematic assessment of IACC symptoms, and examine the evidence for promising point–of–care IACC interventions. CME Credit Available CLICK HERE MAR 24, 2026: 7–8pm, FREE Webiner, Sponsored by CMA, ‘2026 Legislative Advocacy Day Training’. Learn how to be an effective advocate. This webinar is in preparation for the CMA’s Legislative Advocacy Day and is for CMA Members only. Registrants of Legislative Advocacy Day will be automatically registered. Any unable to attend the live webinar will receive a recording link on Wednesday March 25th CLICK HERE WHAT TO READ, LISTEN & WATCH … Podcast ‘What the Health?’ The Hazards of ICE for Public Health LISTEN HERE Alzheimer’s Project Clinical Roundtable Free On–Demand CME Webinar Series on Dementia WATCH HERE Champions for Health & TDC’s Free On–Demand CME Webinar Series ‘Innovations and Smart Approaches in Safe Prescibing’ to Help Fulfill DEA Training Requirements (Modules 1–5) WATCH HERE SDCMS Video Archive: View our FREE digital catalog of videos & webinars WATCH HERE SDCMS Webinar: Are You Ready for the New California Laws? WATCH HERE SDCMS Webinar: The Impact of a Medical Board Investigation on Your Practice WATCH HERE SDCMS Webinar: Strategies to Enhance the Patient Experience and Reduce Your Risk WATCH HERE SDCMS Webinar: Top Five Risks for Your Practice WATCH HERE SDCMS Webinar: Understanding the Anatomy of a Lawsuit WATCH HERE Please Consider Supporting Our Advertisers … Thank You! Comments are closed.