Putting Self-Care in Healthcare Week 2

If you missed our Week 1 - Putting Self-Care in Healthcare Email - CLICK HERE to check it out!

We're in Week 2 of the Putting Self-Care in Healthcare Campaign. In Week 1, we awarded our first prize package, including "Health and Wellness" items from various partners and launched "Thank a Physician Friday," sharing gratitude notes each Friday in September on our social media.

For Week 2, we have a "Self Care Prize Package" featuring gifts from Flora Spa, Rebel Wellness, Cardamone's Salon, and Axias Wealth Advisors. Click here to learn how to win. We're also highlighting physician burnout and mental health in the media to raise awareness about physician suicide and the mental health of Physicians.

Stay updated on our daily stats, information, thank-you notes, and prizes by following our social media channels or visiting the Self-Care in Healthcare page our website.

Get a Jumpstart on Your Opioid CME

October 17, 2023 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Virtual

The ACMS is pleased to offer a complimentary CME opportunity for ACMS Members. Join us virtually on October 17 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. as we partner with Quality Insights to help you get a jumpstart on your required credits for 2024 license renewal.

6:00 PM - Approaches to Addressing Patient's Substance Use Disorder

7:00 PM - Effective Opioid Tapering Practices

Attendees will receive 1 CME Credit per Module. This CME is FREE for ACMS Members and $50 for non-members. Credits meet the MATE Act Requirements.

Registration Required

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Duquesne University Fritzky Family Integrative Health Summit

September 21-22, 2023

Connect with practitioners and professionals from across the healthcare spectrum, earn 12.75 LIVE Hours CME credits and hear from these nationally recognized speakers:

Michael Yonus, DrPH - Vice President, Public Health, Research and Learning | The Pittsburgh Foundation
Vonda Wright, MD, MS - Orthopedic Surgeon, President | Hughston Orthopedics Clinic Southeast
Matthew Kampert, DO, MS, ACSM-CEP - Head of Research for Primary Care Sports Medicine, Lerner College of Medicine | Cleveland Clinic
Johnny Huard, PhD - Chief Scientific Officer and Director | Center for Regenerative Sports Medicine | Steadman Phillipon Research Institute
Suzanne Labriola, DO - Senior Medical Director | UPMC Employee Group | Prescription for Wellness Medical Director
Michelle Thompson, DO, AOBFP, ABOIM - Vice Chief of Staff UPMC Horizon & Jameson | Medical Director UPMC Lifestyle Medicine Program

It's Time to Renew Your Membership!

Thank you for your membership in the Allegheny County Medical Society. In 2023, ACMS experienced significant growth and change, and we appreciate the support and engagement of our 2400+ members throughout the year. You can renew your 2024 membership now. Renew your ACMS/PAMED Membership by September 30 and you'll be automatically entered to win a $100 Visa Gift Card!

Renewing or not renewing, we need to hear from you! Take this one-question survey (option for anonymous) to give us your feedback!

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