Retired Medical Professionals: NCH Volunteer Opportunity

NCH is recruiting retired medical professionals for its Human Experience Volunteer program.

Volunteers support the nursing unit by performing a variety of tasks that enhance operational flow, enabling nurses to focus on direct patient care. This position is ideal for individuals passionate about healthcare and community service, with tasks such as assisting in patient rooms and providing comfort support.

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MEASLES UPDATE & HEALTH RESOURCES

The Florida DOH in Collier County is working closely with health care providers and community members to identify and notify individuals who may have been exposed to measles following the identification of three infants with measles in Immokalee.

MMR vaccine can be administered to infants 6-11 months of age when there is an increased risk of measles exposure in communities, or prior to international travel. The Florida Department of Health in Collier County is offering MMR vaccines at no cost to the community.

Immokalee Community Letter | Measles Fact Sheet | Measles Healthcare Algorithm

More information, including Creole and Spanish versions of the letter and fact sheet, is available here.

Women's Health Forum Call for Speakers & Exhibitors

CCMS members are invited to apply as speakers or participate as sponsors/exhibitors at the 18th Annual Women’s Health Forum, open to the public, April 3, 2027, 8:00am–12:30pm at Naples United Church of Christ.

Speaking opportunities are limited to CCMS physician members; applications are due by Mon. Oct. 26, 9am.

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Online Application Form

Digital or Printable PDF Application

Sponsor/exhibitor opportunity >

Sponsor/Exhibitor Form - spaces often sell out! CCMS members who are solo practitioners receive special rates

Questions? Email CCMS or call 239-435-7727.

CCMS Welcomes New Circle of Friends Vendor: Catalina Quintero – Premier Plus Realty, Co.

Catalina Quintero provides personalized residential and luxury real estate services in Naples and Collier County. She offers personalized guidance to buyers and sellers, including relocating physicians, healthcare professionals, international buyers and first-time homebuyers.

For CCMS members: Catalina offers a complimentary, personalized real estate consultation, flexible showings, attentive coordination, local market knowledge and relocation assistance. Catalina is proud to give back to CCMS when its members buy or sell a home with her.

Contact Catalina to learn about the Our Heroes Home Program.

Contact: Catalina Quintero, Realtor

Business Type: Residential & Luxury Real Estate

Phone: (239) 206-6909 | Web: catalinaquintero.com

Email: catalina@catalinaquintero.com

Physician Member Directories Are on the Way!

CCMS is mailing two directories to each physician member’s office—one for the member and one for office staff. Members who list their home as the preferred mailing address will also receive a copy there. Email CCMS to inquire about bulk delivery for a box of directories, or to schedule a pick-up time for extra copies at the CCMS office. Also, for up-to-date listings of actively practicing physician members, visit the CCMS online directory

Host a Student – Physician Volunteers Needed

We are looking for Collier County physicians willing to host student shadowing experiences. If interested, please email info@ccmsonline.org. Thank you for supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Workforce Housing Support Available

Many CCMS members have shared that housing is a barrier to hiring staff for their practices. These resources from Collier County can help connect potential homebuyers/renters to area housing, secure assistance with loans, and more. This brochure contains contact information to get you started.

Collier County Resources >

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CCMS Physician Wellness Program (PWP)



Article of the week - Relationship fulfillment among spouses and partners of physicians: findings from the AMA Alliance Physician Family Experience Survey

Join a CCMS Fitness/Wellness Group: 
Stay active and connect with colleagues! Whether you're into tennis, cycling, kayaking, or weekend dining, there’s already interest—or you can explore options like running, fishing, and discussion groups. Email CCMS to sign up!

Request CCMS PWP counseling & coaching session: Confidential, cost-free support available to all CCMS physician members via telehealth or in-person visits. Members can schedule appointments by calling the PWP member-only line at (239) 208-3984, or by using the new secure online request form. When completing the field “I am using benefits from my Physician/Attorney Wellness Program”, select "Collier County Medical Society" and choose self-pay.

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Enter to Win Foundation of CCMS 2028 Masters Tournament Passes!

Support the Foundation of CCMS for the opportunity to win one-day passes for two attendees to the 2028 Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia, choice of tournament day, April 6-9, 2028, plus a Masters shirt and hat for each attendee. The suggested minimum donation is $200 per ticket and only 100 tickets will be entered.

Prize includes:

• 2 passes (for One Day) to the 2028 Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia your choice of tournament day, April 6-9, 2028
• Masters Shirt and Hat for the 2 attendees.

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The Foundation of CCMS recently hosted its 13th Annual “Docs & Duffers” charity golf tournament at Bonita Bay Club East in Naples. This fundraising event took place on September 26th and raised nearly $30,000 in net proceeds. All golfer spots sold out more than a month before the tournament. Foundation supporters, including 112 golfers, 21 sponsors, 32 prize donors, and 16 volunteers came together for a memorable day of golf, contests, a tournament raffle, and an awards luncheon ceremony.

Additionally, tickets are still available for the Foundation’s Masters Tournament Raffle. Prize includes one-day passes for two attendees to the 2028 Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia, choice of tournament day, April 6-9, 2028, plus a Masters shirt and hat for each attendee. The suggested minimum donation is $200 per ticket and only 100 tickets will be entered. Interested participants can visit the Foundation of CCMS 2028 Masters Tournament Raffle page for details.

“We are incredibly grateful to everyone who supported this year’s tournament, including our golfers, sponsors, donors, volunteers, and the staff at Bonita Bay Club,” says Dr. Rolando Rivera, Foundation board chair. “Selling out of all of our golfer spots more than a month before the tournament reflects the continued support for this event and the Foundation’s work.”

Money raised will provide scholarships to future medical professionals and funding for local healthcare programs in need. The Foundation awarded 7 scholarships in 2026, for a total of $41,000, and has awarded nearly $325,000 in scholarships since 2013. Scholarship applications for 2027 will be available at ccmsfoundation.org in December of this year.

Golf tournament supporters included Ace Sponsors Eisner Advisory Group LLC and Naples Cancer Advisors, and Eagle Sponsors Advanced Urology Institute and Radiology Regional. A link to the full list of sponsors and supporters is online at ccmsfoundation.org/#golf and photos from the tournament are posted at fb.com/ccmsfoundation.

The Foundation’s 14th Annual Docs & Duffers will be held in the fall of 2027. More information will be available at ccmsfoundation.org.

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