CMS PRESIDENT, Dr. TARIQ BUTT AND COVID-19 TASK FORCE CHAIR DR. VISHNU CHUNDI PEN OP-ED
Leadership of the Chicago Medical Society submitted an Op-Ed to the Chicago Tribune in response to its article chronicling the plight of many healthcare workers in Illinois stricken by COVID-19. The Op-Ed highlights CMS' efforts to support physicians and the impact this pandemic has taken on physicians both physically, mentally and economically.
SPECIAL COMMUNICATION:
CONVALESCENT PLASMA THERAPY

CMS issued a special communication intended to update members on the status of convalescent plasma therapy and to clarify recent regulatory announcements and the misinformation surrounding its use. This update was prepared based on insights from the CMS Covid-19 Taskforce, as well as physician interviews, studies, official documents, and the latest reporting on the issue.
AAPI MINI CONVENTION

Join the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin in conjunction with the Chicago Medical Society for their live webinar and CME program on Saturday, September 26, 2020.

Many topics will be addressed including physician wellness.
LAST DAY TO REGISTER:
PHYSICIANS LEGAL ISSUES CONFERENCE

The Chicago Medical Society is proud to be co-sponsoring with the American Bar Association and the American College of Legal Medicine, the annual Physicians Legal Issues Conference: Healthcare Delivery & Innovation, September 21 to 25, 2020.

You can still register for the last day of the conference which is tomorrow, Friday September 25th!

Friday's focus is on compliance and enforcement and offers CME/CLE courses.

We hope to see you there!
PPE PROGRAM UPDATED PRICING

If you haven't had the opportunity to take advantage of the Chicago Medical Society's PPE Purchasing Program we encourage you to do so now! In partnership with the medical supply company Professional Medical Inc, this program offers daily updated competitive pricing on PPE exclusively for CMS members, such as:

  • Now $19.95 per box of 50
500-M50BS MASKS PROCEDURE PLEATED W/EARLOOPS DISP 3PLY BLUE DISPENSER BOX (50/BX 40BX/CS)

  • Now $59.95 per box of 10
3M8511 MASKS N95 DUST PARTICULATE RESPIRATOR NIOSH CERTIFIED CUP STYLE W/COOL FLOW VALVE BRAIDED STRAP WHITE 3M (10/BX 8BX/CS)

  • Now $54.95 per box of 10
3M8210V MASKS N95 DUST PARTICULATE RESPIRATOR NIOSH CERTIFIED CUP STYLE W/COOL FLOW VALVE WHITE 3M (10/BX 8BX/CS)

Click below to contact Dena at ProMed for more information or to order.
PASSING OF DR. GEORGE FARAH

March 27, 1932 - September 17th, 2020

Chicago Medical Society member Dr. George Salim Farah, passed away Thursday, September 17th in La Jolla, California at the age of 88. Dr. Farah touched many with his joyful personality and positive outlook on life. His smile lit up a room and his storytelling of traveling adventures captured the attention of many. His motto was "It's a Wonderful World," and he lived that way everyday.

Dr. Farah was known for producing colorful watercolor calendars every year and distributing them among colleagues and staff. He also painted cover artwork for Chicago Medicine magazine. Dr. Farah served on the CMS Council for a number of years and chaired the Physician Art Committee.

Dr. Farah was born in Beirut, Lebanon, and studied medicine at the University of Lyon in France. After completing medical school, he followed his dreams and traveled to America by boat to be near his sister. He interned for his medical degree at Saint Clare's Hospital in New York City. He ended his career at Saint Joseph Hospital in Chicago. Dr. Farah was proud of his medical career and helping patients in need, even when they couldn't afford it.

Memorial Mass:
Friday, September 25th at 1:00 PM at Mary Star of the Sea in La Jolla, California.
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