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'Nightmare' bacteria found in 221 healthcare facility cases in 2017, CDC reports: "Nationwide testing of healthcare facilities in 2017 found more than 200 instances of 'nightmare bacteria' that were resistant to most or all antibiotic treatments." -
Modern Healthcare
Rumored Walmart-Humana merger could transform healthcare for seniors: "The rumored deal between the retail giant and health insurer would create a force in the Medicare Advantage industry that some experts say would have the potential to transform how America's seniors access healthcare." -
Modern Healthcare
How to Fight Mobile Number Port-out Scams: "...mobile carriers are reminding customers to take advantage of free services that can block identity thieves from easily "porting" your mobile number out to another provider, which allows crooks to intercept your calls and messages...." -
Krebs On Security
Collier sends 1% sales tax, spending plan to ballot: "Collier County commissioners have picked the 18 major projects they would fund with a 1 percentage point sales tax increase. Now it's up to voters to decide whether they want to raise the tax to pay for them." -
Naples Daily News
Alzheimer's cases and costs skyrocket; Florida has second-highest rate: "The toll of Alzheimer's disease is relentless, and care costs continue to skyrocket, according to new data.... In Southwest Florida, 14,000 people in Collier County and 21,500 in Lee County have Alzheimer's." -
Naples Daily News
Midlife 'wealth shock' may lead to death: "Middle-aged Americans who experienced a sudden, large economic blow were more likely to die during the following years than those who didn't." -
Naples Herald (reporting on JAMA study)
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CCMS Member Notices
Submit your ideas for FMA Annual Meeting Resolutions: CCMS members may submit resolutions for the FMA 2018 Annual Meeting for consideration to the CCMS Board, who will review submissions for potential County sponsorship. F
ollow these guidelines and email to CCMS or fax to (239) 435-7790 by 9am on Monday, April 30th
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Take advantage of CCMS Physician Wellness benefits: The CCMS Physician Wellness Program offers up to 6 confidential, cost-free counseling sessions to physician members per year, discounts on fitness center memberships and more. Learn more about our efforts to combat physician burnout at
ccmsonline.org/physician-wellness.
CCMS 2018-19 Directory Planning Underway: Ad space is still available in the new edition of the CCMS Physician Directory, due out this fall. Download the
order form and reserve your ad space by May 15th.
CCMS Members: make sure your free directory listing is correct by verifying your online listing at
ccmsonline.org/find-a-doctor.
2018 RCC Cards: CCMS Members receive special $10 pricing on the 2018 RCC Card, which provides discounts at restaurants and merchants. Order a card at ccmsonline.org/membership or call CCMS, 239-435-7727. Cards will be mailed to the office address on file unless otherwise specified.
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Upcoming Events
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Join us for our combined CCMS/LCMS After 5 Social on April 13th! |
Saturday, April 7, 5:30 PM, Germain Arena
$40/person, open to CCMS/CCMSA members & friends/family
Sunday, April 15, 4:00 PM, Clam Pass Beach
Friday, April 27,
11:30 AM, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Free for CCMS Alliance members and prospective members.
Thursday, May 3, 6:00 PM, Garden of Hope and Courage
Free for CCMS women physician members & prospective women physician members, and their APRN/PA colleagues.
Saturday, May 19, 6:30 PM, Wyndemere Country Club
Free for CCMS physician members, first guest $25; additional non-members $125.
Partner Events:
- Opioid Epidemic Summit, April 28th, Clearwater Beach, hosted by Florida Academy of Pain Medicine, CME credits available
- FMA Annual Meeting, August 3-5, Universal Orlando
- NCH Grand Rounds CMEs, Thursdays, 7:30am at NCH Telford Building. Complimentary, no registration required.
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Spotlight on CCMS Members
Email your news to CCMS to be included in the next issue
The April issue of
eBella Magazine featured a number of CCMS members.
Dr. Kara Brogan penned the article, Planning for Pregnancy.
Dr. Caroline Cederquist contributed the article, Craving Carbs. And the Women's Health article featured input from
Dr. Cederquist and
Dr. Pamela Hughes
Dr. Nena Korunda was recently appointed to the board of directors of the Physician Led Access Network (PLAN) of Collier County.
Dr. Cyndi Yag-Howard was recently elected to board of The American Academy of Dermatology. She also serves the Academy as co-chair of the American Medical Association Dermatology Section Council.
Read more
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How to Spot Potentially Violent Patients
by The Doctors Company
Healthcare workers face significant risk of job-related violence: 52% of all workplace violence occurs in healthcare. Mitigating the risk of violence includes early identification of high-risk patients. Can you identify the red flags of a potentially violent patient? Watch this video for tips to protect your practice:
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AMA's Reinventing Medical Practice Discussion
Would you like a more impactful way to inform current and prospective patients about the unique skills and contributions you and your practice offer, collaborate with colleagues from around the world, and educate your community about health issues? Learn how a personal brand in this age of online healthcare information can help you achieve these aims and much more.
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Collier County Medical Society, founded in 1957, is a non-profit professional association of over 500 physician members. We seek to advance the interests of physicians and their patients through education and the improvement of public health. This e-newsletter is designed to assist our members as we strive to provide the best healthcare in Southwest Florida.
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