• Maryland Department of Health (MDH) COVID-19 Update - Wednesday, February 3, 5:00-6:30 pm

• MDH COVID-19 Flash Briefing - Monday, February 8, 5:30-6:00 pm.

• Fireside Chat with Dr. Anthony Fauci - Tuesday, February 9, 12:00-1:00pm.  

• MedChi Vaccine CME Series: Addressing Vaccine Confidence in Practice Personnel - Tuesday, February 9, 5:30-6:30 pm.

• On Thursday, February 11, MedChi is partnering with the Maryland Department of Health's Behavioral Health Administration to present "Balancing Work and Parenting," a program designed to support health care professionals during COVID-19.

• Visit MedChi's full calendar of events to see our many non-COVID-related activities.

• Prepare your primary care practice for vaccine administration.

• Vaccine update from Governor Larry Hogan:
• Maryland is currently in Phase 1C of the vaccine distribution plan, including residents 65 and over, as well as critical workers in high-risk settings. While federal guidelines make 2 million Marylanders eligible, the state is only receiving 10,000 doses per day.
• The State of Maryland has launched a grassroots public outreach and equity campaign to promote vaccine confidence. Join the GoVAX campaign.
• The Maryland Responds Medical Reserve Corps is deploying volunteers to support vaccination clinics across the state. Sign up to volunteer at a vaccination clinic. 
• Mass vaccination sites are set to open at the end of this week at the Baltimore Convention Center and Six Flags American in Prince George's County.

• New CARES Act Provider Relief Fund Resources:
• Post-payment Notice of Reporting Requirements, updated on January 15.
• FAQs, updated on January 28.

• MedChi has recently joined a national group buying program founded by the South Carolina Medical Society that allows our members to purchase PPE at a discounted rate.  The list of supplies includes Honeywell H910 Plus N95 Respirators, gloves, gowns, face shields, and hand sanitizer.  Click here and use the discount code MEDCHI-SAVE5 to get the member discount.