Medical Society News

March 2021

Watch Garibaldi's live performance here!

Greetings! SSVMS hosted our first virtual Honors Medicine event in celebration of our local public health officers to thank them for their tireless efforts to keep our community safe. Also, thank you to our generous event sponsors and attendees. You can find photos of the event on SSVMS's Facebook and Instagram pages! I loved catching up with my colleagues, making our custom Immunitini Cocktails, and watching world-renowned artist, David Garibaldi, masterfully create a piece dedicated to our frontline workers called, “Healthcare Hero.” The beautiful canvas painted at the event is up for auction until Saturday, March 6th. Make a tax-deductible bid and support SSVMS community programs!   Carol Kimball, MD President of SSVMS

Thank you to our public health officers: Dr. Olivia Kasirye, Dr. Robert Oldham, Dr. Aimee Sisson, and Dr. Nancy Williams.

Dr. Leena Mehta and Dr. Anand Mehta celebrating with their Immunitinis and colleagues at SSVMS Honors Medicine.

David Garibaldi's painting honors our frontline workers. Bid on the canvas here.

SSVMS's "Got My Vaccine!" buttons promote vaccination and our FAQ cards spread the facts about the COVID-19 vaccine. Supply is limited and available only to SSVMS members.   SSVMS members can email bcraig@ssvms.org to order their free buttons and FAQ cards.

Free PPE from SSVMS, CMA and CalOES

SSVMS has partnered with CMA and the State of California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) to offer PPE at no cost to physician practices and clinics for a small shipping fee. All orders must be made through the new PPE Relief Portal. Register for the portal here and order the specific supplies i.e. face masks, hand sanitizer, N95 respirators, and more for your practice needs. This program will run as long as supply lasts.

SSVMS Events

Webinar: Crumley & Associates - Why a Roth IRA, Why Now?   March 10, 2021 | 12:00pm

Webinar: Medicare Changes in 2021, maximize your reimbursement   April 13, 2021| 12:15pm-1:15pm

SAVE THE DATE: SSVMS Health Equity Committee - Racism in Medicine   April 20, 2021| 6:00pm-7:00pm

SSVMS/SSVMSA Blood Drive    April 21, 2021| Make an appointment

Clinical case discussions: Balint Group    April 22, 2021 | 6:30-7:30pm

Joy of Medicine Virtual Physician Lounge Meetups

Amy Ahlfeld, PsyD will host virtual Physician Lounge Meetups 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.

Replenishing Our Relationships Post-COVID   May 25, 2021 | 6:30pm-7:30pm

Raising Kids in the COVID Era: Pandemic Parenting Playbook   June 22, 2021 | 6:30pm-7:30pm

Addressing Burnout in the Time/Aftermath of COVID   July 27, 2021| 6:30pm-7:30pm

Creating Space for Grief and Gratitude   August 24, 2021  | 6:30pm-7:30pm

CMA Events

California Medical Association’s 47th Legislative Advocacy Conference

April 5 - 9, 2021

Registration is now open for the California Medical Association’s (CMA) 47th Annual Legislative Advocacy Conference the week of April 5-9, 2021. Attendees will have the opportunity throughout the week to meet virtually with legislators on priority health care issues. Virtual meetings with our region’s legislators in El Dorado, Sacramento and Yolo counties will be coordinated by the Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society.   CMA is also hosting a special training webinar on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. The webinar (separate registration required) will cover CMA's legislative priorities, bills to be lobbied, and effective advocacy tips.   For More Information Contact: Chris Stincelli, SSVMS Associate Director at cstincelli@ssvms.org

Virtual Grand Rounds: Epidemiology of COVID-19, Variants, and the Vaccine Rollout   March 9, 2021 | 12:00-1:30pm

Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Black Maternal Health   March 20, 2021 | 9:00-10:00am

Legislative Advocacy Conference Training   March 23, 2021 | 7:00-8:00pm

How Board-Certified Physicians Can Get Classified as Continuity Sites   March 25, 2021 | 12:15-1:15pm

Virtual Grand Rounds: COVID-19 and School Reopenings   March 30, 2021 | 12:00-1:30pm

How to get Accreditation to Become a CME Professional   Part 1 April 14th, 2021 | 1:00 -4:30pm Part 2 April 16th, 2021 | 8:30 -12:00pm

See all upcoming CMA events here >>

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Other Events

Best Practices and Strategies when Responding to ACES in Patients Free sessions, 2.5 CME Credit available  Session 1 April 12, 2021 | 6:30pm-8:00pm Session 2 April 26th, 2021 | 6:30pm-8:00pm

Virtual Conference: Medical Cannabis: Advancing Research and Policy in the Modern Age     March 13th, 2021 | 8:00am-12:00pm

Social Media Corner

SSVMS Joy of Nature Media Campaign Enjoy nature and share your selfies   The world has relied heavily on physicians and medical professionals to care for our community throughout the pandemic. Since March is the month of spring and renewal, SSVMS encourages our members to take a step outside and care for themselves. As the weather warms up, enjoy California's nature and send us a selfie to help promote physician wellness.  Email mturner@ssvms.org to share your photos with SSVMS.

Rick Jones, MD, Ophthalmologist, Eye Site Sacramento Medical Group   #JoyofNature #JoyofMedicine ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

In the News

CMA Launches Free PPE Direct Shipment for California Physicians & Medical Groups   Sacramento County Quarantine Guidelines Reduce Suggested Isolated Time   Pending Merger Between NORCAL Mutual Insurance and ProAssurance (PRA)   CMA Supports Bill to Deduct PPP Expenses on State Income Taxes for Physicians   DHCS Announces Delay to Medi-Cal Rx Implementation   CMA Supporting Bill Requiring Payors to Reimburse Physicians for PPE   DCHS Pandemic Policy Expands Telehealth

Joy of Medicine Corner

Joy of Medicine Wellness Checkup   Just as you put on your PPE before administering medical care, you should care for yourself before you care for others. SSVMS encourages 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>>

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 March/April Issue of 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   Bronze Level Jamie Baker & Company   Please consider these groups when in need of services. We look forward to continuing our important relationships with each of these Partners.

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