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Drug Take Back Event Set for October 26 | |
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, October 26. The Tallahassee Police Department (TPD) will host a drop-off event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at TPD Headquarters, located at 234 East Seventh Avenue. This is an opportunity for those who have accumulated unwanted, unused, or expired prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications to safely dispose of these items.
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Source: Talgov.com
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McDonald's and Boar's Head Outbreaks May Have You Worried. Experts Say the Food Supply is Safe. | |
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Experts who track food safety say improvements are needed, but the situation is not getting worse. Federal officials say the U.S. food supply “remains one of the safest in the world.”
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Source: Health News Florida
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Teen Smoking and Other Tobacco Use Drop to Lowest Level in 25 Years, CDC Reports | |
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There was a 20% drop in the estimated number of middle and high school students who recently used at least one tobacco product, including cigarettes, electronic cigarettes, nicotine pouches and hookahs. The number went from 2.8 million last year to 2.25 million this year — the lowest since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s key survey began in 1999.
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Source: AP News
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People 50 and Older Should Get Pneumococcal Vaccine, U.S. Health Officials Recommend | |
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The recommendation was made by a scientific advisory panel and then accepted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The decision lowered — from 65 — the minimum recommended age for older adults to get the shot.
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Source: MSN.com
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Whooping Cough is at a Decade-High Level in US | |
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There have been 18,506 cases of whooping cough reported so far, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. That’s the most at this point in the year since 2014, when cases topped 21,800.
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Source: AP News
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Could Closing the Loop Have Saved This Patient’s Life? | |
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Could closing the loop have saved this patient's life? This study from The Doctors Company analyzes closed medical malpractice claims, uncovering key differences between no-payment and indemnity-paid claims. Communication among providers stands out as a critical factor in cases with indemnity payments. Learn how improved communication can prevent tragic outcomes and reduce liability risks.
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Source: The Doctors Company
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Dyslexia Can Be Genetic, But Genes Aren't the Only Factor to Consider | |
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So what's behind this common but sometimes hard to identify learning disorder? While exact causes are not thoroughly defined, we do know that dyslexia "results from individual differences in the parts of the brain that are involved with reading," says Dr. Jason Nagata, a pediatrician at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital in San Francisco. Because of this, environmental factors such as growing up in a household where reading isn't encouraged or supported can play a role.
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Source: USA TODAY
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Yes, Peanuts are Good for You. But Don't Have Too Many. | |
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No matter where you get your peanuts, they offer a host of health benefits. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, just one cup of raw peanuts contains nearly 7 milligrams of iron, 134 milligrams of calcium, 245 milligrams of magnesium, 549 milligrams of phosphorus and a whopping 1,030 milligrams of potassium. They also contain selenium, zinc, folate and vitamin E. Such nutrients are associated with benefits like a stronger immune system and skin, eye, bone and heart health.
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Source: USA TODAY
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Capital Medical Society Alliance Holiday Card Fundraiser | |
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Dear CMSA Members and Fellow Physician Families:
We are pleased to announce that our Holiday Card Fundraiser for 2024 is in progress. We launched this fundraiser for the first time in 2021. Since then, each year we have raised thousands of dollars with more than 50 member contributions. We hope that you will join us in giving generously once again so that we can continue our philanthropic efforts in the community. This year's fundraiser will benefit Refuge House by helping to fulfill two of their needs: 1) New mulch for the children’s playground at the Leon County Emergency Shelter and 2) New metal wheelchair ramps for the Refuge House Sexual Violence Office and Domestic Violence Counseling Office in Tallahassee.
The process is easy and convenient for medical families. We are asking for a donation of any amount between now and Friday, November 1, 2024. In December, we will send a holiday greeting card to all CMSA members and local medical families. The holiday card will list the names of those who have contributed to the fundraiser this year. It will not list any contribution amounts.
To contribute:
1. You may donate online at PayPal.me/TallyCMSA - Press "Send," enter your donation amount, and type "CMSA Fundraiser" in the notes section. Please also type your name as you would like it to appear in the holiday card.
2. You may mail a check payable to CMSA to Michelle Reyes, 2138 La Rochelle Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32308.
We hope that you will consider donating to our Holiday Card Fundraiser this month. Thank you to those who have already contributed. We appreciate your support and encouragement.
Warmly,
Michelle Reyes with the Holiday Card Committee and the CMSA Executive Board for 2024
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CMS Members: Have You Received Accolades Recently? We Want to Know! | |
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CMS Members: If you received accolades recently, please let us know! We will include your achievements in an upcoming edition of Cap Scan. Email the details to Shannon Boyle at sboyle@capmed.org.
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CMS Members: Is Your Spouse Interested in Joining the CMS Alliance? | |
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The CMS Alliance is an organization of physician spouses dedicated to health, education, wellness, and community service, and work in partnership with the Capital Medical Society.
Is your spouse interested in joining the CMS Alliance? Contact the CMS Alliance at tallycmsa@gmail.com.
To view their 2024 calendar of events, click here.
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Opportunity to Support the 2025 CMS Membership Directory | |
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The Capital Medical Society will publish its 2025 Membership Directory early next year. It will be distributed to all members. We have once again partnered with E&M Consulting to produce the directory. The publication will be available in both print and digital formats. E&M will be contacting our members over the next few months about advertising opportunities in the directory. E&M will manage all the advertising sales, creative design, and formatting of the publication for us. This is a very professional group with experience in publishing association directories.
To view the ad rates/options and sign-up online, please visit: https://reserveyourad.com/CMS
If you have any questions or would like to advertise, please contact an E&M sales associate at 800-572-0011 ext. 0104 or advertising@eandmsales.com. Please be responsive and help support this directory. Remember, it will include our entire medical community.
CMS will provide the content - including photos of our members. If you have an updated photo - please send it to us!
Please feel free to call us if you have any questions - and thank you for your support!
Sincerely,
The CMS Staff
(850) 877-9018
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CMS Foundation Physician Wellness Program is Here for Physicians and TMH Family Medicine Residents | |
Overloaded? Stressed? You're Not Alone.
Does your workday start before dawn and end well after dusk? Do you go to bed tired and wake up the same way? Maybe it’s time you talk to someone who can help you make positive changes for a healthier, happier life and lifestyle. The CMS has three professional counselors who are available to you - free of charge - free of worry. This program remains one of the few in the state that serves all local practicing physicians and TMH Family Medicine Residents, without cost, without question. Six sessions annually are completely confidential and autonomous.
WELLNESS COACHES:
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Paul Deitchman, Ph.D.
313 Williams St., #5
Tallahassee, FL 32303
850-878-3571
UNIVERSITY: FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
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Tracey Morse, Ph.D.
1114 E. Tennessee St.
Tallahassee, FL 32308
850-556-7944
UNIVERSITY: SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY – CARBONDALE
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SPECIALTY AREA WELLNESS COACH: | | |
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Jane Marks, LFMT, LMHC
3325-C Thomasville Road
Tallahassee, FL 32308
850-385-8222
UNIVERSITY: FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
For five decades, Jane Marks has helped countless families navigate the challenges in life. As a Licensed Family & Marriage Therapist, she will bring a thoughtful approach to wellness for those seeking individual, family or marriage coaching through the CMS Foundation’s Physician Wellness Program.
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Special thanks to the MagMutual Foundation and the TMH Medical Staff for helping the CMS fund this program. | |
Informational Correspondence with the Capital Medical Society | |
In this digital era, we strive to keep you updated with the latest in information. Please let us know when your emails and contact information change. We want you to be part of this Society and be active in your practice networking. Patients seeking provider referrals and providers seeking provider referrals keep your practice flourishing. If your membership information is old and you would like to contact us about relocating, new staff changes, or if you haven’t heard from us in a while, your information may not be current. Your personal contact information is kept confidential but is our way of reaching out to you about meetings, medical updates, license requirements, legalities in medicine and patient privacy and care, Journals, newsletters and more.
Tom Block, Executive Director, 850-321-1648, tblock@capmed.org
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Are You One of our Members on the Move? |
If you can answer "yes" to any of these questions, we want to know more!
· Is your practice expanding? Are you adding staff members?
· Do you have a new practice administrator/office manager?
· Have you changed or added locations?
· Have you changed your email/phone/fax?
· Have you added a new specialty or passed your Board Certification(s)?
· Have you retired within the last six months?
Subject line: Member Updates
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Updated Physician Headshots |
The CMS website is your link to our physician member database. The CMS has been actively working on each provider search. Please take the time to search the listing. If you find there is any inaccurate information or an outdated headshot, please reach out to CMS to update your information. Let us know as soon as possible to make sure your information is current.
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The Latest Cap Scan - September/October 2024 | Click here to view the September/October 2024 Cap Scan. | |
Your Dose of Medical Humor | |
Save the Date for Upcoming CMS Meetings/Events | |
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December 5, 2024
CMS Foundation Holiday Auction
6:00 pm
Dunlap Champions Club at FSU
Invitations will be mailed in November
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Here's Another Connection for CMS Members: Healthcare Lawyer On Call |
The CMS has had a long-standing relationship with Jeff Cohen and The Florida Healthcare Law Firm. Did you know that you can tap into a program called Healthcare Lawyer On Call through Jeff and his firm? That's right! On-Call is different than what you may be used to and doesn't mean that you'll find an attorney at 3 AM to answer a question, but what it does mean is that you can call and speak with someone at The Florida Healthcare Law Firm for 15 minutes at no charge! Please remember that any purely verbal discussion on legal matters is simply the lawyer’s best (and unconfirmed) understanding. Another benefit of being a CMS member!
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Accredited Education Courses to Meet DEA Training Requirement
The Doctors Company offers 6.75 hrs. that meet the DEA requirement for free. These hours can be combined with previous opioid education the physician may have completed to achieve the 8 hr. requirement. This, and all The Doctors Company CME, is available for free to any physician. They do not have to be a The Doctors Company insured.
https://www.thedoctors.com/patient-safety/education-and-cme/accredited-education-courses-to-meet-dea-training-requirement/
FreeCME.com
Easy to use web portal makes it easy to find courses and track credits. Accredited activities for over 30 medical specialties; Over 100 active courses at any given time; Activity accreditations include ACCME, ANCC, AANP, ACPE, and more; Content is always current, and always free.
CME - From Brain Disorders to Brain Health
Free 1-hour online CME opportunity!
University of Florida's Department of Epidemiology
Raising awareness for Alzheimer's disease and increasing screening for cognitive impairment. This CME has a focus on primary care physicians but is applicable to all physicians who may encounter patients with cognitive impairments.
On-Demand CME by The Doctors Company
Prevention of Diagnostic Error in Primary Care
Diagnostic error continues to be a top patient safety concern, a global burden, and cause patient harm from treatment delay, testing, or misdiagnosis. “Prevention of Diagnostic Error in Primary Care” is an on-demand CME activity that features patient safety expert Jeffrey A. Gold, MD, professor of medicine, vice chair for quality and safety, for the department of medicine at the Oregon Health and Science University. This program highlights major contributing factors of diagnostic error along with the diagnostic process of care framework with additional focus on strategies to mitigate risk of patient harm in the primary care setting.
On-Demand CME by The Doctors Company
Telemedicine to Telehealth: Trends and Emerging Risks
1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
Explore the challenges and risks associated with telehealth. Concerns regarding privacy, security, licensure, and technology that might instigate a malpractice claim are discussed.
On-Demand CME by The Doctors Company
Safe Opioid Prescribing for Physicians and Dentists
2.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ or 2.5 ADA CE Credits
Opioids play an important role in pain management—both in acute and chronic care settings—but overuse, misuse, and diversion have contributed to an opioid-related epidemic leading to addiction and death. Our on-demand program provides a useful and informative examination of the epidemic’s prevalence and effects.
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National Human Trafficking Hotline |
If you suspect human trafficking, please call:
National Human Trafficking Hotline
1 (888) 373-7888
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Suicide Prevention Hotline |
Reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and Veterans Crisis Line by Phone and Text
By Phone:
Call 1-800-273-8255 to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline today. 988 is not a nationwide calling code right now.
Veterans should Press 1 to be connected with the Veterans Crisis Line.
By Text:
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is also available today through online chats. 988 is not a nationwide texting code right now.
Service members, Veterans, and their families can reach the Veterans Crisis Line by texting 838255, and through online chats at veteranscrisisline.net.
Source: Federal Communications Commission
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PAP Machine Donations Needed! |
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A PAP (Positive Airway Pressure) machine is an electronic respiratory ventilation device used to treat obstructive sleep apnea. Capital Medical Society Foundation, Inc.'s We Care Network program assists low-income, uninsured adults, whose income is at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level, with obtaining these potentially life-saving medical devices, when prescribed by a pulmonologist. Thanks to our partners at Desloge Home Oxygen and Medical Equipment, Inc., we are able to provide refurbished CPAP, AutoPAP, and BPAP machines for eligible We Care Network patients in Leon, Gadsden, Jefferson, and Wakulla Counties. We Care Network also accepts unused, unopened supplies for PAP machines, such as masks, nasal cannulas, and tubing. We Care Network coordinates over $5,000,000 in donated specialty medical and dental care annually.
Machine donations can be dropped off at Capital Medical Society Foundation's office at 1204 Miccosukee Road, Tallahassee, FL 32308. Donations to Capital Medical Society Foundation are tax-deductible within IRS guidelines Federal Tax I.D. #: 59-2104510. For additional information, please call 850-942-5215 or email dbixler@capmed.org.
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