Board Briefs

Dr. Paul Holland, MD, CEO/Medical Director provided the annual report of the Sacramento Foundation Blood Center.

In accordance with Society Bylaws, the Board elected Paul Phinney, MD, Secretary and John Kasch, MD, Treasurer for 2001.

Approved a resolution for consideration at the 2001 House of Delegates of the California Medical Association that recognizes the merger of the Yolo County Medical Society and the Sacramento-El Dorado Medical Society to form the Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society.

February 12, 2001

Approved purchase of a table for 10 at the California Medical Foundation and Alliance Annual Leadership Recognition Dinner. Society member Dr. Ernie Bodai and our Alliance will be honored at this event.

Was updated on activities of NORCAL Mutual Insurance Company by Mr. Roy Musgrove, Vice President of Sales and Dr. William Vetter, Chair of NORCAL's Claims Committee.

Received a report from the executive director that $1885 was raised for the William E. Dochterman Medical Student Scholarship Fund by the Alliance's Holiday Sharing Card.

Approved a contract with McLean & Tillotson Construction Company to remodel the Guttman Library space at a cost of $102,991.

Reviewed and referred for additional information a request to establish an SSVMS committee to certify the medicinal use of marijuana.

Reviewed the Bylaws changes regarding the merger that were approved by the membership in June. It was noted that the President would appoint a Bylaws Committee to review and recommend additional amendments.

Approved a $500 contribution to the annual American Medical Student Association, Davis Chapter, Heartbeat Run, Kids' Event & Health Fair.

Approved the Membership Report:
For Active Membership - Nathan H. Allen, MD; Mark B. Chang, MD; Breanna Ruthrauff, MD; John T. Tong, MD
For Reinstatement to Active Membership - C. Eric Gage, MD; Bruce Leistikow, MD
For 35-Year Membership - William G. Bush, MD
For Renewal of Illness Leave of Absence - Eugene V. Abravanel, MD
For Retired Membership - Forrest L. Junod, MD; Ronald A. Rogers, MD; Franklin K. Yee, MD
For Resignation - Robert M. Dorn, MD; Janak K. Mehtani, MD

Committee Reports (published as time and space permit):
The Child and Adolescent Health Services Committee's met with two dentists in November. John Orsi, DDS said Government Managed Care pays 20-30 percent of regular dental fees and dentists must also be Denti-Cal providers - which explains their low participation. Two dental groups and two clinics providing most GMC care receive $10 per patient monthly and often employ dentists with limited experience. There is a shortage of 400 pediatric dentists statewide, and 10-15 in the Sacramento area. The state's four dental schools graduated only 16 last year and there is no reciprocity for dentists trained and licensed in other states.

Dr. Wayne Grossman, a pediatric dentist, said children should receive their first dental exam at age one, not age three, the present CHDP standard. He recommended applying fluoride tooth varnish when the first tooth appears and through the first two years.