As the new year begins, SMLMA invites you to join our small group sessions dedicated to supporting your resolution to create healthier habits, manage stress, indulge in healthier foods and learn about sustainable time management tools. Working with local certified coach Summer Morris, this program provides participants with evidence-based tools and an individually customized plan that includes group support and accountability as well as personal guidance for healthy eating, increased movement, and stress management.

After registering, you will receive access to the private, members-only portal to navigate online tools, resources and content—allowing you to learn at a pace that works for you. In addition to the weekly [recorded] Zoom coaching calls, participants will receive:

• eBook with healthy recipes.
• Recorded workouts plus guided relaxation, mindfulness and yoga sessions.

This online SMLMA group coaching program will provide you with simple steps to manage stress and create healthier eating habits in just 21 days. Sign up before the start date to join the private SMLMA-Only Group. Weekly Zoom group coaching sessions begin on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.

Learn more at SummerMorris.com/SMLMA/ or see program flier.

Questions? Contact Summer at summer@summermorris.com.

Only $97 for SMLMA members with code SMLMA100

SMLMA program starts Monday, Jan. 8, 2024

with weekly Zoom group coaching on Mondays from 12:00–1:00 p.m.

2024 California State Assembly Election

Meet the candidates for Assembly District 2

Wednesday, Jan. 10 at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom

(Must RSVP to receive private link)

RSVP: Rachel@SMLMA.org | Call: 707-525-4375

Candidates for Assembly District 2 who are vying for the seat being vacated in 2024 by Assembly Member Jim Wood have been invited to participate in a call with SMLMA physician members. The 2024 primary elections are on March 5, 2024; Republican and Democratic winners in the primary election will go on the Nov. 5, 2024, General Election ballot.

Moderated by CMA's Susan McEntire

Vice President of Political Operations for the California Medical Association

After receiving considerable feedback that more time was needed to participate, SMLMA and SFMMS have rescheduled the Wellness Leadership Awards Dinner for FRIDAY, APRIL 26.

We are currently taking nominations for awards using the original or updated Call for Nominations form. Thank you to those who have already submitted nominations and sponsorship requests, which we will continue to accept until the end of February. Please SAVE THE NEW DATE and plan to help us acknowledge and celebrate achievements in physician wellness work!

Save the date for CMA's 50th Legislative Advocacy Day, happening on April 10, 2024, in Sacramento. Attendees can expect to get hands-on experience and learn the nuts and bolts of advocating for their patients and profession. This unique event is free to all CMA physician members, Residents and medical students.

Want to join SMLMA on a trip to Leg Day? Contact Wendy Davies, Executive Director for the Sonoma-Mendocino-Lake Medical Association to reserve your seat at the table. RSVP via email to exec@smlma.org or call Wendy at 707-620-0808.

Published as a collaborative effort between SMLMA and the magazine division of Sonoma Media, the 2024 issue features a wide spectrum of health-related articles, many of which were written by Sonoma County physicians. From the science of sleep to food as medicine, over 30 topics are covered in this information-packed issue.

Copies of the annual publication will be delivered in January to all physicians in Sonoma, Mendocino and Lake counties. SMLMA members will also receive bimonthly issues of Sonoma Magazine throughout 2024, compliments of SMLMA. Happy New Year!

Dr. Mark Sloan (pediatrician) will teach attendees how to weave patient stories and personal experience into writing, how to use those stories to get message across to readers, and — importantly — how not to run afoul of privacy laws in the process.

Thursday, Jan. 11 • 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Fulton Crossing Artisan Studios • 1200 River Rd., Fulton, CA 95439

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

Visit the MAPS website for workshop details and to register.

General questions: sonomamedicalarts@gmail.com

SMLMA is pleased to sponsor this PHYSICIAN WELLNESS INITIATIVE, a collaboration between Sutter Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency and Kaiser Permanente Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency, with sessions open to all community physicians, Residents, and faculty of the residency programs.

California Medical Association

CMS Medicare Updates 2024

Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024 • 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. | REGISTER HERE

Navigating Physician Employment Contracts – Understanding Clauses and Common Issues

Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024 • 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. | REGISTER HERE

NEW LAWS Affecting Physicians in 2024

Webinar will cover the new 2024 laws that will affect physicians and their practices, highlight pending health legislation, and explain CMA's legal resources available to members.

Tuesday Jan. 23, 2024 • 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. | REGISTER HERE

Managing Medicare in 2024

Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024 • 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. | REGISTER HERE

Sutter Health

The Sutter Health Virtual Grand Rounds is a Continuing Education (CE) webinar series hosted by Sutter Health Network providers for all medical professionals across Northern California. Interactive Q&A session takes place with each live event. Learn about the series here.

Self-Compassion, Ikigai and Gratitude for Clinicians and Patients

Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024 • 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | REGISTER HERE

New Therapeutics for RSV Prevention

Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024 • 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | REGISTER HERE

Modern Spine Surgery

Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024 • 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | REGISTER HERE

Collecting Cultural and Identity Data for Whole-Person Health

Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024 • 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | REGISTER HERE

PROVIDENCE MEDICAL GROUP (PMG)

Nathan Anderson, MD

Cardiovascular Disease

Seyedeh Maryam Bashiri, MD

Internal Medicine

Dale Britt, MD

Emergency Medicine

Molly Burges, MD

Hospice & Palliative Medicine

David Capaccio, DO

Internal Medicine

Christopher Di Simone, MD Medical Oncology

John Elliot, MD

Internal Medcine

Joseph La Penna, MD

Pain Medicine

Stella Lai, MD

Neurological Surgery

Jessica Les, MD

Medical Oncology

Hnoukaj Lyfoung, MD

Surgery

Doreen Marino, MD

Internal Medicine

Stacey Massignan, MD

Emergency Medicine

Megan Modenos, DO

Internat Medicine

Hachem Nasri, MD

Internal Medicine

Praful Patel, MD

Pulmonary Disease 

Shelby Roberts, MD

Emergency Medicine

Melissa Strange, DO

Pediatrics

Angela Thurston, DO

Internal Medicine

Bruce Tucker, MD

Internal Medicine

Ashmi Ullal, MD

Internal Medicine

LAKE COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES

Noemi Doohan, MD

Family Medicine

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