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Jenny Shepherd Says "I Do" to TMAA Presidency
Longtime medical advocate, Jenny Shepherd, became the 107th Texas Medical Association Alliance (TMAA) president at the TexMed 2024 conference on May 4th, where she proclaimed her goal of continuing to grow the volunteer organization. Read more.
CDC Publishes Clinical Guide on Avian Flu
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has published a guide summarizing important clinical information related to the avian influenza viruses, with recommendations for patient evaluation, treatment, and testing. Read the guide here.
New COVID Variant May Cause Summer Cases Increase
Disease experts anticipate a small uptick in COVID cases this summer as new variant spreads. The KP.2 variant represents 28% of COVID infections in the U.S., up from just 6% in mid-April, according to the CDC. KP.2 now is outpacing the JN.1 variant that took over the winter season. Learn more.
CDC Warns About Potential Risk of US Mpox this Summer
The CDC is investigating a cluster of mpox cases in the Chicago area. Twelve cases were confirmed and reported to the Chicago Department of Health, with four of the men having recently traveled to New York, New Orleans, and Mexico. Some cities are encouraging vaccination. Learn more.
Young Physicians: Join TMA's 2025 Leadership College
Take the opportunity to grow your skills and confidence to take on leadership roles in your practice, organized medicine, and communities. Important topics include interpersonal relationships, negotiation, conflict management, legislative advocacy, and media training. Applications are open until June 20th. Learn more and apply.
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