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THE WEEKLY DOSE |
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July 16, 2017 |
Vol. 6, No. 28 |
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In this Issue… |
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Support BCMS Circle of Friends Sponsors |
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TMA releases 85th Legislative Session results Here are the results of
the 85th Legislative Session and how medicine issues fared during
the 140-day regular session. To read TMA’s report, click
here. For a quick summary of the outcome of key TMA
legislation, click
here. Although the 85th
session is now in the history books, our work is not done yet. On July
18, the Texas House and Senate will be back in special session to take up the
sunset legislation for the continuance of state agencies, among which
includes the Texas Medical Board (TMB). The TMB sunset will be the top
priority kicking off the special session. Stay tuned to this column for
more details of the special session. For local discussion on
these and other legislative advocacy topics, consider joining the BCMS
Legislative and Socioeconomics Committee by contacting Mary Nava, BCMS Chief
Government Affairs Officer and Lobbyist, at mary.nava@bcms.org. |
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Looking for a place to meet? One benefit of
membership in the Bexar County Medical Society is access to the abundant
meeting space in the new BCMS Building at 4334 N. Loop 1604 W., Suite 200. The Executive
Boardroom can fit a dozen people comfortably, while the Large Conference Room
can accommodate groups of 70 to 100 with an adjoining kitchen and the latest
in audio/visual technology. To check availability
and to reserve space call 210-301-4388. |
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The Texas Department of State Health
Services will conduct a webinar next week on The live webinar will be held Wednesday,
July 19, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and it will give health care
professionals resources and clinical guidance for assessing the risk of Zika
in Texas, especially in areas of the state that have a higher risk of
transmission. Dr. Catherine Epps will be leading an
in-depth discussion on topics like: |
To attend the webinar, register here,
and for any questions send an email to grandrounds@dshs.state.tx.us. |
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One
professional office suite available on the first floor with 1,749
square feet of rentable space. The
property has an above standard parking ratio of 5.5 spaces per 1,000 SF and
Class A common area finishes. Bexar
County Medical Society occupies the entire second floor and member physicians
are regular visitors to the building for society meetings. For
more information call Jon Wiegand at 210-585-4911. |
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Thank you to our BCMS Circle of Friends
sponsors! This information is sent on behalf of
our sponsors but it is not an endorsement. Donations from Circle of Friends
sponsors help keep down the cost of dues and allow BCMS to continue to provide quality
service to its members. The society continues its pledge to you
and only will involve itself in services and programs that benefit you,
the member, and your patients. |
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Bexar County Medical Society 4334 N Loop 1604 W., Suite
200 San Antonio, TX 78249 210-301-4391 |
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About The Weekly Dose The
Weekly Dose is a service of the Bexar County Medical Society. Some of
the suggestions conveyed may not be applicable to your practice today, but the
goal is to offer information over time that returns value in
excess of the cost of your membership. If you
would like to recommend future topics to share with your colleagues, please
submit them to the BCMS Executive Director at steve.fitzer@bcms.org. All
rights reserved. Unauthorized use prohibited. Copyright
© 2017 Bexar County Medical Society, San Antonio, Texas. All
rights reserved. |
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