ACMS SNAPSHOTS

Bi-weekly ACMS Membership News

Beyond Wellness Month: Sustaining Physician Self-Care in 2025

In 2025, ACMS is transforming Self-Care in Health Care from a one-month spotlight into a year-round commitment to physician wellness. Caring for clinicians is not a seasonal effort—it’s essential every day.

This expanded initiative will weave wellness into daily practice through peer support circles, mindfulness and resilience workshops, leadership-driven conversations on wellbeing, and broadened access to confidential mental health counseling through our Physician Wellness Program.

Together, we’re building a culture where self-care is continuous, stigma is broken down, and every physician feels supported both personally and professionally.



Stay tuned—more details, resources, programs, and prizes will be shared in September through ACMS emails and newsletters!

Your Vote Matters: ACMS 2026 Election September 2–9

The ACMS 2026 Election will begin on September 2nd. Voting will be open electronically from September 2-9. Eligible ACMS voting members will receive a personalized link via email on Tuesday, September 2nd. Visit the ACMS website to review the 2026 candidate slate ahead of the election. Headshots, CV's and election statements will be included on the ballot.

If you don’t receive your ballot email on September 2, please check your Spam, Junk, or Other folders. If you still can’t find it, email Elizabeth Yurkovich (eyurkovich@acms.org) for assistance.

Share Your Voice: Written Testimony for 2025 House of Delegates

All members are encouraged to review and submit your written testimony for the 2025 House Delegates resolutions. You do not have to be an elected delegate to comment on policy resolutions being presented to the Delegation.

The HOD website will direct you to agree to a code of conduct before engaging in testimony. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please reach out to Sara Hussey (shussey@acms.org), ACMS Executive Director.

ACMS and ACIC Partnership Announcement

The Allegheny County Medical Society (ACMS) has partnered with the Allegheny County Immunization Coalition (ACIC) to strengthen vaccine education and public health advocacy across Western Pennsylvania. As of July 1, the ACMS Foundation now serves as ACIC’s fiscal sponsor, providing nonprofit infrastructure and operational support.

This collaboration will expand outreach, grow education programs, and support advocacy efforts—while ensuring ACIC’s 20+ year mission continues to thrive. Upcoming initiatives include the Annual Immunization Conference on November 5, 2025.

Membership in ACIC is free and open to healthcare professionals, educators, and advocates. Learn more at www.immunizeallegheny.org or contact ACIC Administrator Melanie Mayer at mmayer@acms.org.

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