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Click
on the cover to
order the latest copy of the
DCMS Directory.
2007-2008
DCMS Directory Corrections
 DCMS
members meet with State Legislator.
Legislators will be pressured to raise the caps on medical malpractice
awards during the upcoming legislative session, according to State Rep.
Tony Goolsby (R-Dallas). Goolsby met with a small group of DCMS physicians
in April as part of the medical society’s legislative program. He
also pledged his support of physicians on scope of practice issues, saying,
“I don’t want anyone doing anything to me that they’re
not trained to do.” The group also discussed the state’s healthcare
system overall, with Goolsby saying that many of the problems with the
system are a result of illegal immigrants.
Pictured
above from left to right: Lee Ann Pearse, MD; Madeline Harford, MD; State
Rep. Tony Goolsby; Thomas Grugle, MD; Lisa Swanson, MD; and Allan Shulkin,
MD
Special thanks to Drs Gordon Green, Sarah Helfand, Tya-Mae
Julien, and Brenda Mears for volunteering as judges for the Senior Medicine
and Health Category of the 2008 Beal Bank Regional Science and Engineering
Fair. The event provides an annual venue for Dallas-area middle and high
school students to demonstrate their scientific expertise. Over the last
50 years, the event has grown into one of the largest regional fairs in
the United States with approximately 800 students interviewed by more
than 300 judges from area businesses, professional organizations, and
schools. DCMS is proud to have been a part of the event since its inception.
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MAY |
Take
the DMJ survey! We are considering making the DMJ somewhat
shorter by moving some items to our website and/or to a new e-newsletter.
We need your feedback, so please click
here to take the quick seven-question survey.
Membership/Member
Services Committee will meet Tues., May 13th, at the Park
City Club at 6:30 PM. Jackets are required for men. RSVP is also
required. For directions, click
here. For questions, contact Deanna Wooten at 214-413-1431 or
email deanna@dallas-cms.org.
Diabetes
in Depth Dallas 2008, presented by Pri-Med Updates, is
designed for primary care physicians, this one day, in-depth, interactive
CME program explores the overall indicators of developing heart
disease and Type 2 diabetes. Earn up to 8.25 AMA PRA Category 1
Credits, at no cost. To register, click
here.
ATTENTION:
Graduating Medical Students and Resident Physicians completing training
in 2008, please contact Linda Doyle, DCMS Membership Information
Manager, at 214-413-1437 or email linda@dallas-cms.org
to update DCMS on your plans for the future - where you will be
doing your post graduate training or where you will start your practice.
Thanks!
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JUNE |
Happy
Summer!
Remember to
take some time off work and enjoy your family - we have a couple
of ideas for you. Check out the Summer
Fun with the Texas Rangers and Night
Out at the Mesquite Rodeo programs for discount tickets. For
questions, call Deanna at 214-413-1431 or email deanna@dallas-cms.org. |
Donating
to the Dallas Academy of Medicine won’t cost you a thing -
join www.igive.com/DCMS
and let them give on your behalf. Dallas Academy of Medicine supports
many local community programs that benefit patients in need. See
more information. |
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| Thanks
a million...actually
$11.2 million!
Click
here
to view a group of amazing volunteer physicians were able to change
the lives of some very thankful patients. |
| ARE
YOU A PHYSICIAN NEW TO TEXAS? Click
here for your one stop location to get information on
the licensure process, physician demographics, credentialing application,
establishing your practice, state and federal agencies, resources
for your practice and much more. |
| Visit
the DCMS
News Feed. Keep current on breaking news and critical
healthcare updates affecting the business of medicine in Dallas. For
more information, contact Bryan White, DCMS director of medical economics
& quality, at bryan@dallas-cms.org
or call 214-413-1444. |
| Texas
now has an official donor registry . . . learn
more about becoming a donor. |
| DISASTER
RESPONSE VOLUNTEER PHYSICIANS NEEDED: DCMS needs your help
to build our team of volunteer physicians that will respond during
a disaster or public health emergency. Only physicians who have signed
up to volunteer with DCMS/Medical Reserve Corps will be allowed to
volunteer at non-hospital official sites set up to assist those in
need. If you are interested in serving as a disaster response physician
volunteer, click
here for more information. If you have questions, contact
Connie Webster, DCMS director of community health, at 214-413-1426
or connie@dallas-cms.org.
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Project
Access Dallas is now part of the Tom
Thumb Good Neighbor Program! Tom Thumb will contribute
1% of all your purchases every time you shop there . . . see
details. |
| DFW
Medication Safety Initiative: "Educate Before You Medicate."
To encourage everyone to keep a current medication list with them
at all times, DCMS and the DFW Hospital Council are leading a community-wide
coalition to make it easy for consumers to develop and maintain medication
lists. TMA is providing a FREE kit to all members. Click
here to order wallet cards, office posters, and other materials
to handout to your patients, or you can download PDFs of the wallet
card and poster. For
more information, read the Business
of Medicine column in the Feb DMJ, or contact Traci Beeson,
DCMS director of communications, at 214-413-1429 or tbeeson@dallas-cms.org. |
| DCMS
Alliance has a new website. Visit www.dcmsaf.org
for their latest news and information. |
| Getting
an NPI is free - not having one can be costly . . . read
more. |
Volunteer
Opportunities Abound! Click
here for more information and for other current urgent volunteer
needs via established charity clinics. |
FOR
YOUR HEALTH |
A
Spray Away: Insect Repellent Best Way to Prevent West Nile . . .
read
more.
Dallas
County Health and Human Services Answers FAQs about Influenza Pandemic
Response - see more
information.
Novel-Strain
Flu Testing Fact Sheet |
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