SSV Medical Society News - 2025 - Volume 14 - Issue 09

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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Advocacy at Home

In addition to the advocacy work we do in partnership with the California Medical Association on state and federal issues, SSVMS also deeply engages at the local level to protect and strengthen healthcare in our community. Recently, members of our leadership team met with county supervisors to discuss pressing concerns facing both physicians and patients. These conversations centered on ensuring that access to care remains protected, even as we navigate challenges like workforce shortages, reimbursement pressures, and the evolving needs of our community.

Meeting directly with local policymakers is a vital part of our advocacy strategy. Decisions made at the county level - on public health priorities, behavioral health resources, and safety net support - have an immediate impact on our ability to care for patients. By engaging with leaders here at home, we ensure that physicians’ voices are represented in every forum where healthcare decisions are made.

Thank you for your commitment, and for standing with us as we continue this work together.

Adam Dougherty, MD, MPH

SSVMS President

SSV MEDICINE MAGAZINE

PHOTO CONTEST

HOLIDAY SHARING CARD

If you've taken an interest in photography, let us showcase your work!

Each year, SSVMS recognizes supporters of our nonprofit programs through the "Holiday Sharing Card." This year, we're organizing a friendly competition to select the card's cover.

Submit your best photo to be selected as the cover of the 2025 Holiday Sharing Card!

Please submit a photo that is:

At least 1500 x 2100 pixels
High resolution
Landscape orientation
An appropriate theme for Winter

Please include a sentence describing where and when the photo was taken.

Submissions not chosen for the Holiday Sharing Card will be considered for the cover of SSV Medicine magazine or a photo gallery within the magazine.

Please submit your photos to Sam Mello-Edwards by October 31, 2025.

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