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CCMS Mission:
Serve the needs of our physician members so they can better serve the needs of the community
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In this Issue
News Briefs, Member Notices, Events, Member Spotlights, Dr. Lascheid Memorial Scholarship Winner
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News Briefs
COVID-19 transmission risk in Southwest Florida is high; same as all populous areas in the state: “Southwest Florida is now facing a high level of community transmission of COVID-19 and residents are advised to wear masks indoors and on public transportation. Both Lee and Collier counties have been elevated to the top risk category of high for COVID-19 transmission by the (CDC...)." - News-Press.
500,000 Floridians could lose health coverage without tax credits, study warns: “The tax credits dramatically lowered premiums for millions of Florida families who this year obtained their health insurance through the Affordable Care Act. But those subsidies will expire at the end of this year as attempts by Congress to extend them have stalled.” - Tampa Bay Times
New five-story $150 million cardiac center could break through Naples height barrier: "The Planning Advisory Board for the city of Naples on Friday (6/10) added draft language to one of the city’s zoning categories, the public services district, that would allow a hospital as a conditional use." - Naples Daily News
Highlights from the 2022 AMA Annual Meeting: “Catch up with the news and other key moments from the AMA House of Delegates’ meeting. The 2022 AMA Annual Meeting concluded on the morning of June 15.” - AMA
COVID-19 Resources: For a full list visit ccmsonline.org
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Calling all Physician Performers
Looking for physicians with talent…musicians, singers, dancers, artists, etc. Next discussion of a possible “Star studded” Physicians’ Talent Show at a Naples theater in 2023 will be July 7th via Zoom. If interested, email Dr. Rebecca Smith at naplesdocs2gether@gmail.com for meeting details. First jam session to be scheduled in September 2022, and the private Facebook group is now live. Visit Collier County Physicians Have Talent Facebook page to join the group.
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CCMS After 5 Social
TODAY, Thu., June 16, 5:30PM, Bone Hook Brewing Company
Free for CCMS physician members, prospective members, and one guest each.
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CCMS After 5 Social
Mon., June 27, 5:30PM, Sugden Auditorium at Telford Building, NCH Baker Downtown Hospital
Free for CCMS physician members, prospective members, and one guest each.
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CCMS 65th Annual Meeting & Installation
Sat., July 16, 6:30PM, Arthrex One Convention Center
Open to the Public. Complimentary for CCMS physician members. First CCMS member guest $25; Additional seats $125 each.
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Partner Events
Note: Click here for information on various CME courses available
Senate President-Designate Passidomo Fundraiser Co-Sponsored by Drs. Bernard and Kowal
Wed., June 29, 5PM, Talis Park
Drs. Rebekah Bernard and Catherine Kowal invite you to join them for a fundraiser supporting State Senate President-Designate Kathleen Passidomo. Not able to attend? Please mail your contributions to the CCMS Political Action Committee, 88 12th St N, Unit 200, Naples FL 34102. Contributions can be made payable to one of the following: Kathleen Passidomo Campaign ($1,000 limit); Working Together for Florida; or FRSCC.
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FMA Annual Meeting & CME Mandatories
August 5-7, Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, Orlando (available live-stream or in-person)
NOTE: CCMS Members attending the FMA Annual Meeting as a specialty society delegate, please contact CCMS for details on CCMS activities at the meeting.
CME sessions to help maintain FL license & address key issues that affect FL-licensed physicians. FMA members save up to $700 on CME. 13 CME Credits.
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CCMS Member Spotlights
Email your news to CCMS to be included in the next issue
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Dr. Susan Cassidy was a presenter at the World Congress on Adult Capacity conference in Edinburgh Scotland on June 8th. The title of her presentation was “Guardrails not Guardianship: How individualized capacity and life assessments protect autonomy”. | |
Foundation of CCMS Announces 2022 Dr. Lascheid Memorial Scholarship Winner | | |
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The board of directors of the Foundation of Collier County Medical Society is pleased to announce that Yordan Urrutia, graduate of Lorenzo Walker Technical High School in Naples in the class of 2024 at Florida State University College of Medicine, is the winner of the Foundation’s 2022 Dr. William Lascheid Memorial Scholarship for Medical Students.
The $12,500 award recognizes future physicians who are Florida residents and have demonstrated excellence in community service, in memory of Dr. Lascheid, co-founder of the charitable Neighborhood Health Clinic in Naples and a Past President of the Medical Society. It is the eighth year the Foundation has provided this scholarship.
“It is an incredible honor to be the recipient of the 2022 Dr. William Lascheid Memorial Scholarship,” said Mr. Urrutia. “Arriving from Cuba in 2004, and growing up and beginning my academic journey in Naples makes this award that much more special to me. Thank you to the Foundation for continuing to inspire and motivate me throughout my medical journey. My love for science and ambition for service continuously drive my passion to provide patient-centered health care; and I commit to continue to serve my community through empathy, education, and advocacy.”
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Seeking medical office space to rent for 1 full or 2 half days per week. Interested parties can contact AMDG Naples 100 by email, or call the coordinating real estate agent at (410) 916-3470. | |
Busy neurosurgeons’ office currently has full time openings for experienced surgical scheduler, check out receptionist, and medical assistant. Excellent pay and benefits to the right candidates. Resumes can be forwarded by fax to (239) 649-7053 or emailed. No phone calls will be accepted. | |
Open Position for Medical Claim Analyst Medical Collection: Great job, Good pay and benefits. Working 4 days per week, 40-hour work week. To apply, email your resume or fax to Attn: Norbert @ email or fax: (855) 781-9382. | |
Precertification Specialist: Busy private neurology, neurosurgery and orthopedic surgery practice looking for experienced individual to obtain precertification authorizations for testing and procedures. Botox precert experience a plus. Must be detailed, reliable, organized and team player. Full time, Mon-Fri 8-5, located in one of our Naples offices. Very competitive benefits incl. health insurance, dental, PTO, vision, 401K and life insurance. Forward resumes to nbryant@nasamri.com or fax (239) 594-3447. No phone calls accepted. | |
Business Manager - This position is responsible for overseeing the administrative activities and operations of the organization. Responsibilities include managing records and information, planning and maintaining work facilities, and provide administrative assistance to management team. Candidates must have strong leadership qualities, the ability to prioritize and multi-task, and be deadline and detail-oriented with previous experience in administrative services. If interested, contact Nicole Bohayhcyk at (239) 641-0215 or Rafael Urbina at (239) 734-1151. | |
Medical Assistant - This position could be either full-time OR part-time, depending on the right candidate’s needs. At least 20 hours per week and flexible schedule. Assists with in-office procedures under the direct supervision of the doctors and office manager. Assists with checking-in patients and preparing exam rooms for office visits and in-office procedures. Provides instructions to patients as directed by the doctors. Please email orchidiamedspa@gmail.com. | |
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