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SSV Medical Society News - 2026 - Volume 15 - Issue 06

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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

The Investment of Public Health

Current events remind us that infectious diseases remain a constant challenge. Health officials are currently responding to outbreaks of Ebola in Central Africa, while health authorities in the United States continue monitoring individuals exposed during a recent hantavirus outbreak linked to international travel. These threats may seem distant but they highlight the critical role that public health systems play in detection, prevention, and response.

As counties throughout our region face significant budget challenges, SSVMS has been actively advocating for continued investment in public health programs and personnel. We have engaged with local leaders and submitted letters to emphasize the importance of maintaining the workforce and resources necessary to meet the growing health needs of our communities. You can read the letters here (Sacramento; Yolo).

County budget hearings will provide important opportunities for public input. The hearings for El Dorado and Yolo Counties will both take place June 9. Sacramento County's hearings are scheduled for June 10-12. We are looking for physicians to attend and defend the important work our public health departments do. Please contact Lindsay at lcoate@ssvms.org if you have interest.

The health of our communities depends not only on the care delivered in clinics and hospitals, but also on the public health systems that support all of us. SSVMS will continue advocating for both.

Thank you!

Rick Vitangcol, MD

SSVMS President

I'll Go to the Budget Hearings!

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Volunteer Opportunity of the Month

Mentorship in Medicine Mentors

Your experience can help shape the next generation of physicians. Through our Mentorship in Medicine program, physicians are paired with undergraduate pre-med students, medical students, residents, and early- to mid-career physicians for meaningful one-on-one mentorship.

Mentors commit to a five-month session, meeting with their mentee at least once a month, either virtually or in person. Matches are based on specialty interests, career goals, and other shared factors to help foster rewarding connections.

Interested in becoming a mentor? Complete the mentor interest form and help support the future of medicine in our region.

I Can Shape the Future!

Join the SSVMS Delegation to the CMA House of Delegates!

The Nominating Committee is currently seeking Active members who are interested in shaping health policy by becoming a member of the SSVMS Delegation to the California Medical Association (CMA) House of Delegates. Members of the Delegation are responsible for representing their colleagues at the CMA House of Delegates and actively participating in quarterly Delegation caucus meetings. In 2026, the House of Delegates will meet in Sacramento October 17-18 at the Safe Credit Union Convention Center.

For more information contact: Chris Stincelli, Associate Director, at cstincelli@ssvms.org.

I Want to Know about the House of Delegates!

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Share the name of a colleague and they may be featured in SSV Medicine magazine, the Medical Society News, or SSVMS social media pages!

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Call for Awards Nominations

The SSVMS Scholarship & Awards Committee is seeking nominations for the Society’s most prestigious awards to be presented to the recipients at the SSVMS Honors Medicine annual meeting in February 2027. Please use this link to complete the nomination form for The Golden Stethoscope Award, The Community Impact Award, or Excellence in Advocacy. For more information contact: Chris Stincelli, Associate Director, at cstincelli@ssvms.org.

I Have a Nomination!

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