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, New Benefit for CCMS Members
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Coronavirus / COVID-19 News & Notices:
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Coronavirus Florida: Collier physicians pressure DeSantis to take 'decisive action,' order shelter in place: Collier County Physicians sent a letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis requesting a statewide shelter in place order. They have also called on the Collier County Commission board urging them to ask DeSantis for local authority to instate a shelter in place order for the county. -
Naples Daily News
WHO: US could be the next epicenter of the global coronavirus pandemic: From 3/23 - 3/24, 40 percent of new cases reported worldwide were from the U.S. which has 46,500 confirmed cases and close to 600 deaths. -
THE HILL
Man dies, wife in critical care after ingesting chloroquine for COVID-19: The Trump administration suggested using the antimalarial drug Chloroquine as a possible treatment for Coronavirus, however, the FDA warns against it’s use as it has not yet been approved. -
Modern Healthcare
COVID-19 Updates from the Doctor’s Company: Retired members of The Doctors Company volunteering to care for patients during the Coronavirus pandemic, will be provided complimentary medical professional liability coverage.
More Information
Coronavirus Donation Resources: United Way 211 can help point individuals to resources available in our community, particularly during this outbreak. Dial 2-1-1 or 239-263-4211, text your zip code to 898-211,
email, or
chat online. Additional
resources.
COVID-19 economic stimulus deal includes billions in hospital funding: Senate leadership and Trump administration officials reached an agreement on a COVID-19 economic stimulus deal that includes $130 billion to bolster the healthcare system. -
Modern Healthcare
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Ad Reservations for the Physician Directory Due May 15th! Reserve your ad today, and reach 10,000 readers of this important local healthcare directory. Ad rates are $425-$1,375, and the reservation deadline is May 15th. Download our
order form for details. CCMS members are asked to send all practice updates, and new headshots if desired, to
CCMS by May 24th.
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FCCMS SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE EXTENDED: Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, all FCCMS scholarship applicants for 2020 now have until June 1 to submit their applications (the previous deadline was March 31st). This includes the Dr. William Lascheid Memorial Scholarship for Medical Students, and Foundation Healthcare Scholarships. Applications can be downloaded
here.
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Confidential, cost-free counseling sessions with the CCMS Physician
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Upcoming Events
NOTICE:
Due to Covid-19
all CCMS events for March, April and May have been postponed and will be rescheduled.
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(Please Note: Event Postponed - New Date to be Announced)
63rd Annual Meeting & Installation
Wyndemere Country Club
Open to the Public. Complimentary for CCMS physician members. First CCMS member guest $25; Additional seats $125 each.
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CCMS Member Spotlights
Email
your news to CCMS to be included in the next issue
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Dr. Carlos Quintero participated in the
WINK News at 7 COVID-19 Q&A on 3/25.
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CCMS Members Receive New Benefit from Latest Addition to Circle of Friends Preferred Vendor Program
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CCMS is pleased to announce new CCMS Circle of Friends vendor
BankCard USA.
BankCard USA, a Merchant Bank, has been a leader in the merchant card processing industry for nearly 30 years, specializing in the medical field. Their primary focus in the medical field is physicians that own their practice and have control over their credit card processing company.
CCMS will receive discounted processing rates, no charge for PCI compliant card machines, PCI compliance monitored and completed by BankCard USA, and free paper supplies.
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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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Professional/Medical Office Space for Lease: Available Immediately. Centrally located at Pine Ridge and 41, 5185 Castello Drive Naples 34103. Spacious and bright with balcony in an office suite with a reception and waiting room. Tastefully furnished with all office amenities and services. For more information, call (239) 263-0966.
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Physician Office Share with staff: Available in North Naples. Flexible terms, Great building, Great location! Call Jeremy for details! (239) 898-3836.
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CCMS Circle of Friends Preferred Vendors
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COLLIER COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY
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