CCMS Mission:
Serve the needs of our physician members so they can better serve the needs of the community
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COVID-19 News Briefs, Member Notices, Events, Member Spotlights, Foundation of CCMS Invites “Docs & Duffers” to Golf |
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Coronavirus deaths set a record in Collier County in July as cases doubled and tests lagged: "July proved to be the deadliest month for Collier County residents since the novel coronavirus pandemic began in Florida in March. (...) the total number of reported COVID-19 deaths in Collier grew by 65% during July, from 74 entering the month to 122 last Friday (7/31)." - Naples Daily News
North Collier Fire Rescue to provide 500 free COVID-19 antibody tests: "The testing will take place on Friday, Aug. 21 and Saturday, Aug. 22 at Station 45, located at 1885 Veterans Park Drive, Naples FL 34109.” - NBC-2
Medicare moving forward with planned E/M office visit changes: “Unfortunately, these office visit payment increases, and a multitude of other new CMS proposed payment increases, are required by statute to be offset by payment reductions to other services, through an unsustainable reduction of nearly 11% to the Medicare conversion factor." - AMA Press Release | AMA Summary of Key Issues
Florida Board Of Medicine Defers On Physician Licensing Fees: “Citing budgetary concerns, members of the Florida Board of Medicine delayed until October a decision on a request to waive physician licensure and renewal fees for the next two years.” - WUSF News
This state tested whether mask mandates decrease coronavirus cases. The results are dramatic.: “With some states enforcing mask mandates and others refusing to do so, the United States is putting the advice of public health experts to the test in a real-time experiment. The data (…) shows the risk of coronavirus infection can be reduced by 65 percent for the person wearing the mask.” - The Hill
Florida Medical Board Considers New Pelvic Exam Law: “The Florida Board of Medicine has agreed to weigh in on whether a new state law aimed at protecting patients from unwanted pelvic exams applies to male patients and examinations in which body parts are viewed but not touched.” - Health News Florida
COVID-19 patients have same viral load regardless of symptom severity: “Asymptomatic COVID-19 carriers may have viral loads on par with patients with symptoms, though a slightly higher proportion of symptom-free individuals may test negative within a few weeks of diagnosis, according to a new study.” - Modern Healthcare
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PPE and COVID Supply Discounts Now Available through NEW CCMS Online Store! We are pleased to announce our new online store with SLH Medical Supply, offering special promotions for members & friends of CCMS.
Special Promotion Available Through TOMORROW 8/14 (FRI) at 11:59pm.
Receive 25% off orders with discount code colliercms. After Friday, continue to use the discount code colliercms for upcoming promotions. Read our latest email alert for details. |
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The CCMS Political Action Committee has endorsed Lauren Melo for FL House District 80 in the upcoming Primary. The PAC board is in conversations with previously endorsed candidate Rick LoCastro for Collier County Commission regarding his position on mask mandates. Vote-by-Mail Deadline:
- Mail ballots must be returned by Aug. 18. In Collier County, mail or deliver to the Supervisor of Elections office at 3750 Enterprise Ave to be received by 7PM; or deliver by 6PM to the satellite office at the North Collier Government Service Center: 2335 Orange Blossom Dr.
- At this time it is recommended to deliver rather than mail ballots to assure on-time receipt.
Primary Election Dates:
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Aug. 8-15, 1AM - 6PM: Early Voting
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Aug. 18, 7AM - 7PM: Primary Election
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Confidential, cost-free counseling/coaching sessions with the CCMS Physician Wellness Program (operating via telehealth or in-person during the COVID-19 outbreak) are open to all CCMS physician members. Services also extended to CCMS Alliance members and non-member Collier County physicians through the end of August. Learn more online.
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CCMS Private Facebook Groups: We invite members and their office staff to join a CCMS private Facebook group for discussion and collaboration during this outbreak.
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Saturday, September 26, 8:00AM
Bonita Bay Club Naples
Open to the public. $185/golfer or $680/foursome
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TOMORROW, Friday, August 14th, 6:30PM
Zoom link details provided after registration.
Free for CCMS women physician members & prospective women physician members.
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CCMS Member Spotlights
Email your news to CCMS to be included in the next issue
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CCMS Past President Dr. Rafael Haciski was elected as Alternate AMA Delegate at the 2020 FMA Annual Meeting. |
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Dr. Paul Jones was quoted in the Life in Naples article "What Has the Pandemic Taught Naples?" (Online pg. #46).
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Dr. Svetlana Kogan contributed an article “Prevention is still key for healthy outcomes” to Naples Florida Weekly and the article "Let Food be Thy Healer" in Life in Naples (online pg. #34).
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CCMS Past President Dr. Catherine Kowal was elected to FMA Board of Governors at the 2020 FMA Annual Meeting.
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Foundation of CCMS Invites “Docs & Duffers” to Golf |
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Registration is open for the Foundation of CCMS 7th Annual “Docs and Duffers” charity golf tournament at Bonita Bay Club Naples on September 26th. Tee-off is at 8:45am, and includes an enjoyable day of golf, hosted refreshments, a variety of contests, and lunch. Appropriate safety precautions will be in effect, to ensure everyone has a safe, fun experience.
The tournament will benefit the Foundation’s scholarship programs for students pursuing degrees in healthcare, and funding for local healthcare programs in need. We continue to think of the students whose studies were interrupted and futures become uncertain during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a time when our scholarships to healthcare students are even more critical for them to continue their career paths, and to ensure we all have more healthcare workers to care for us in years to come.
“We awarded $34,500 in scholarships last year alone and plan to continue supporting many more outstanding healthcare students,“ said Dr. Rolando Rivera, board chair of the Foundation. “Docs & Duffers, our signature fundraiser, makes these awards possible and showcases the commitment of CCMS members and our partners to quality healthcare in our community, which has become especially crucial with the COVID-19 pandemic.”
Golf registration rates are $185 per person or $680 per foursome. Sponsorship and underwriting packages are available starting at $550, allowing companies in-person access to the golfers and publicity to all members of the medical society.
Interested golfers, sponsors, supporters, and volunteers may call (239) 435-7727 or visit ccmsfoundation.org for details.
Docs & Duffers is supported in part by Advanced Urology Institute; Family Foot & Leg Center; Barrett, Liner & Buss, LLC with Leading Edge Benefit Advisors; First Horizon; SVN | KOVA; Life in Naples Magazine; and Radiology Regional Center.
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Seeking Registered Nurse Supervisor of Inpatient Services: Highly motivated RN with flexibility to meet needs of department in the Naples area for Avow Hospice Inc. Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university preferred; at least 1-3 years hospice experience preferred. Visit https://avowcares.org/careers/.
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Shared Medical office space available: 2335 Tamiami Trail N # 501, Naples, FL 34103; for more information please call Dr. Warner at (239) 572-0402. |
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Seeking an experienced Physician Office Manager or Front Office worker: Positions are for Internal Medicine practice located mid-town Naples. If interested, please contact Kim at (239) 298-2714. |
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Seeking Certified Surgical First Assistant Position: Highly motivated CSFA with excellent credentials and adroit skills seeking employment in the Naples area in the medical specialty of Plastic/Facial or Plastic/Reconstructive Surgery. License / Certification #178193 – current. Contact Dennis Griffin, CSFA,
(603) 547-5652.
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Seeking Primary Care Provider: Currently seeking primary care provider in Naples. Employed position. Minimum five years’ experience and focus in women’s health. Menopause certified or fellowship trained women’s health clinician preferred. Ms.Medicine is a national organization improving the level of care for women through our innovative concierge primary care model. Visit msmedicine.com/careers. |
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Physician Office Share in Bonita Springs: Newly built, fully furnished & equipped medical office space currently available for rent one day/ week. Near Bonita Beach Rd. and US 41. Call (239) 784-2214 for more information or click here.
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CCMS Circle of Friends Preferred Vendors
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COLLIER COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY
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