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Important
Physician News and Deadlines
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BCMS Donates Estimated $26K of PPE to
Government of Namibia, Africa
On June 2, 2022 we donated an
estimated 92,000 KN95s,15,000 disposable surgical masks and cloth
masks to the citizens of Namibia to help them fight the COVID-19
pandemic. It is an honor to help the citizens of Namibia with
our donation of personal protective equipment (PPE) to help fight
the COVID-19 pandemic, now that Namibia is under mandatory mask
mandate. View the photos here.
Monkeypox Virus
Infection in the United States and Other Non-endemic
Countries
As of June 7, 2022 the US is
reporting 35 cases of monkeypox in 14 states and the District of
Columbia. Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS),
along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) and local public health departments, are investigating
persons with suspicion of monkeypox and monitoring individuals
who have had reported contact with confirmed cases. This is an
evolving investigation and public health authorities hope to
learn more about routes of exposure associated with the
current outbreak. Learn more.
Protect Your
Practice With TMA CME
Recent mass shootings,
including at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde on
March 24 and at a medical office building in Tulsa, Okla., on June
1, have spotlighted the tragic need for attack preparedness. The
Texas Medical Association offers the following CME courses to help
physicians safeguard their practices.
San Antonio Metro
Health CREC Newsletter
COVID-19 Community Response
and Equity Coalition (CREC) newsletter discusses healthcare and
important resources. Read the newsletter here.
Contract Do's and
Don'ts: How to Negotiate From a Place of Strength
Contract negotiator is one of
many hats physicians wear throughout their career. But legal
documents can prove daunting. By leaning on TMA resources and their
own health care attorney, physicians can gain confidence and better
negotiate favorable terms to secure their economic success. Here's how.
Protect Your
Practice With TMA CME
Recent mass shootings have
spotlighted the tragic need for attack preparedness. TMA offers
several CME courses to help physicians safeguard their practices. Explore CME options.
FREE PPE Still Available from BCMS
Do you need PPE For your
practice? Let us help! Physician practices in need of PPE,
please click here to indicate your PPE needs. Requests are filled as
donated supplies are available.
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Upcoming
Community Events
2022 Immunization
Conference
June 14-15│All Day│Register
The Texas Department of State
Health Services is bringing immunization partners together to
share information, discuss current issues, and recommend
strategies for improving immunization rates across Texas.
Metro Health
CME/CNE Lunch n' Learn
June 14-15│12:00 pm - 1:00
pm│Register
Discussion on Anti-
Stigma, Trauma Informed Health Care.
Take Pride in
Your Health
June 16│5:30 pm - 9:00 pm│
Luthers Cafe
The San Antonio Metro Health
is hosting a panel presentation on important health
information to cover topics on the importance of getting the
COVID-19 vaccine, health screenings an as opportunity to know
your status and the public health approach to violence
prevention. The event will also feature special performances and
door prizes.
COVID-19 Health
Literacy ECHO
June 17│12:00 pm - 1:00 pm│ Register
COVID-19 Situation Update:
New developments in Epidemiology, Prevention, Treatment,
Community Resources.
Free CNE, CME, and Ethics CME.
40th Annual AAPI
Convention
June 26│All Day│Register
The 2022 AAPI Annual
Convention & Scientific Assembly offers an exciting venue to
interact with leading physicians, health professionals,
academicians, and scientists of Indian origin. Physicians and
healthcare professionals from across the country will convene and
participate in the scholarly exchange of medical advances, to
develop health policy agendas, and to encourage legislative
priorities in the coming year. Free CME Included for BCMS Members.
UT Health San
Antonio: 10x Genomics Symposium
June 30│9:00 am - 5:00 pm│Register
Please join us to learn how
single cell, spatial, and in situ technologies from 10x Genomics
can help you push the boundaries of your research.
UIWSOM
TMA/AMA/BCMS
Walk
with a Doc
Monthly│9:00 am - 10:00 am│Register
This doctor-led group is a
fun and safe place to go for a walk, learn about health, and meet
new friends. The event is FREE and all are welcome! Future walks
will be held on the 3rd Saturday of every month.
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Circle of Friends Gold Sponsors
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Circle of Friends Silver Sponsors
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