SSV Medical Society News - 2021 - Volume 10 - Issue 02 COVID-19 Resources, Update on Vaccines, Upcoming Events, Latest News, and more. Medical Society News The deadline to renew 2021 dues was January 1. Don’t let your membership lapse – renew today! Renewing members and new members joining in January are eligible for a box of PPE worth nearly $5,000. Contact dbrooks@ssvms.org to reserve your PPE today. Renew SSVMS/CMA membership here. Not a member? Join now. February 2021 Greetings! Hesitancy in our community and among health care workers to get the COVID vaccine threatens to slow down progress to reach herd immunity. Physicians play a key role in encouraging the public to get the COVID-19 Vaccine. Physicians can use our SSVMS COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ cards that have carefully crafted talking points on the COVID vaccine to spark discussion with patients about vaccine safety, science, and efficacy. We have also created buttons for physicians to wear, which will promote vaccination and #CrushingCOVID-19. The public may trust the vaccine if their own physician has received it. Order your SSVMS members-only buttons and FAQ cards here. Share them, wear them, and send SSVMS your selfies to mturner@ssvms.org for our media platforms. Carol Kimball, MD President of SSVMS COVID-19 Updates The following resources provide up-to-date information on COVID-19. SSVMS Resource Page CMA Resource Page CDC Resource Page Sacramento County Resource Page El Dorado County Resource Page Yolo County Resource Page Have a question or can’t find what you’re looking for? SSVMS/CMA members can contact Dana Brooks at dbrooks@ssvms.org. SSVMS COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic #ThisIsOurShot Share Your COVID-19 Vaccine Photos SSVMS partnered with UC Davis Health to vaccinate community physicians and office staff. Photos of physicians receiving their COVID-19 vaccines are an important psychological boost in the fight against this deadly disease. Email mturner@ssvms.org to share your photos with SSVMS. Post those photos with these hashtags! #ThisIsOurShot! #CrushingCovid Dr. Masoud Ghalambor #OuchyThanksFauci #ThisIsOurShot SSVMS Events Purchase Tickets Now Join the medical community for a virtual evening of camaraderie, custom cocktails and a live show by world-renowned performance artist, Garibaldi. This year, we are dedicating SSVMS Honors Medicine to our local public health officers for their tireless (and often thankless) work navigating the pandemic. Joy of Medicine Virtual Physician Lounge Meetups Virtual Physician Lounge Meetups occur every fourth Tuesday of the month. Physicians are welcome to register for one or more sessions. These small group discussions are facilitated and will focus on a themed topic while providing a place to connect with colleagues. Group size is very limited. March Theme: From Dealing to Healing; Addressing Burnout in the Time/Aftermath of COVID March 23, 2021 | 6:30pm-7:30pm April Theme: From Dealing to Healing; Creating Space for Grief and Gratitude April 27, 2021 | 6:30pm-7:30pm May Theme: From Dealing to Healing; Substituting Strain For Sanctuary: Replenishing Our Relationships Post-COVID May 25, 2021 | 6:30pm-7:30pm June Theme: From Dealing to Healing; Raising Kids in the COVID Era: Pandemic Parenting Playbook June 22, 2021 | 6:30pm-7:30pm CMA Webinars Virtual Grand Rounds: California Expert Update and Advice on Vaccine Rollout, Virus Variants, and Vaccine Hesitancy February 9, 2021 | 12:00-1:30pm 1.5 CME Credit Available Webinar: CMS Medicare Updates 2021 Including COVID-19 and Physician Fee Updates February 2, 2021 | 12:15-1:15pm Telehealth Series (Pt. 10): How Practices Can Engage Patients in Telehealth February 4, 2021 | 12:15-1:15pm Webinar: How Physicians Can Navigate New Federal Information Blocking Rules February 18, 2021 | 12:15-1:15pm Webinar: Medicare Updates for 2021 Including Telehealth, Medicare Part B, and New CME Guidelines February 24, 2021 | 12:15-1:15pm GME Webinar Series: Focus on Community: Building Consensus After Community Disaster February 25, 2021 | 12:15-1:15pm GME Webinar Series: How Board Physicians Can Get Classified as a Continuity site March, 25 2021 | 12:15-1:15pm See all upcoming CMA events here >> In the News SSVMS vaccination clinic for independent practice physicians and office staff Newsom order protects physicians from liability when administering the COVID-19 vaccine Too many Sacramentans don't trust the COVID-19 vaccine, how to change that Biden reverses HHS move to expand opiate treatment access, Buprenorphine prescriptions still require X-waiver Biden issues mask mandate and other executive action to protect public health Free service, MDRAN, helps physicians connect Medi-Cal patients with dental care Joy of Medicine Corner The Association Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Burnout in a Regional Sample of Physicians A study, conducted by SSVMS member Dr. Peter Yellowlees and SSVMS staff Aileen Wetzel and Lindsay Coate, found a strong correlation between ACES and physician burnout in the Sacramento Region. Read the article published in Academic Psychiatry>> Start the Year with a Joy of Medicine Checkup As 2021 begins, and we start to see a dim light at the end of the long tunnel of COVID-19, we encourage you to schedule a resiliency consultation with one of our Joy of Medicine psychologists or life coaches. Every physician in the Sacramento region is eligible for up to six sponsored sessions with a provider of your choice. Learn More>> Joy of Medicine On-Call SSVMS President Carol Kimball, practicing family medicine physician at Dignity Health, talked to Dr. Peter Yellowlees about her journey, becoming a leader in the medical community and her experience with physician burnout. Dr. Kimball shares with us what she learned in her recovery and her passion for designing quality into medical systems and progressing clinical workflows. Listen here>> Sierra Sacramento Valley Medicine We would like to understand how residents of the greater Sacramento community think about COVID-19. Based on your discussions with your patients, please answer the following questions. What is a common rationale for not wearing masks as recommended by the CDC? What is a common rationale for declining a COVID-19 vaccine? Please limit your explanations to no more than 200 words. Your responses may be published in SSV Medicine. Send your comments to lcoate@ssvms.org. Thank you, SSVMS Editorial Committee Read the January/February issue of the Sierra Sacramento Valley Medicine Partners in Medicine Recently, the Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society rebranded our annual sponsorship program to be the Partners in Medicine. Although the name has changed, we’re excited to announce the support from these groups has remained steadfast: Diamond Level Cooperative of American Physicians NORCAL Group Vitalant Gold Level Ameriprise – Crumley & Associates UC Davis Health Silver Level Maloof Law Group First Citizens Please consider these groups when in need of services. We look forward to continuing our important relationships with each of these Partners. Medical Society News Sponsored By: The Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society is dedicated to bringing together physicians from all modes of practice to promote the art and science of quality medical care and to enhance the physical and mental health of our entire community. #CrushingCovid | #Joy of Medicine | #SPIRITHeals February 8, 2021 2021 - Volume 10 2021 - Volume 10, Issue 02, SSV Medical Society News 0 0 Comment Read More »