Tupelo Alliance Welcomes New Physicians Tonight
The Lee County Medical Alliance is hosting a New Physician Welcome Party at the Tupelo Country Club tonight, Sept. 27. Details here.
MSMA Members Earn Health Care Hero Awards
Health Care Heroes in the state are honored every year by the Mississippi Business Journal to promote members of the health care community who go above and beyond. This year, honorees included MSMA Member Dr. Rick DeShazo, MSMA Immediate Past President Dr. William Grantham, MSMA Member and American Medical Association Medal of Valor Winner Dr. Robert Smith, MSMA Member Dr. John Vanderloo, and MSMA Director of Government Affairs David Roberts. MSMA Member Dr. Justin Turner is a past recipient of the award. For photos of the event, visits MSMA's Facebook page .
Central Medical Society Welcomes Dr. Mansour Tuesday
Central Medical Society will welcome MSMA President Dr. Michael Mansour at the next meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 2. Details are here.
Dr. Grantham Joins MHA Board of Governors
MSMA Immediate Past President Dr. William Grantham has been named the Physician Representative on the Mississippi Hospital Association Board of Governors. The Physician Representative is nominated by the Committee of Past Chairmen and elected by the Board of Governors. Dr. Grantham was elected in July and will serve a three-year term.
PA Week Coming in October
The Mississippi Academy of Physician Assistants is preparing for PA Week Oct. 6-12. The week recognizes the PA profession and its contributions to the nation’s health. This week is also an opportunity to raise the awareness and visibility of PAs. For more on what Mississippi PAs activities, visit the MAPA  Facebook page.
There's a Doctor of the Day Slot Just for You
If you're ready to be the face of organized medicine at the State Capitol, sign up today for Doctor of the Day. It's one of the best outreach programs at MSMA. Sign up here.
ICYMI: Annual Session Resolutions
The resolutions adopted at Annual Session drive a large part of the work that MSMA will do in the coming year. To review the resolutions, go here.
Get CME at Walt Disney World in November
Join MSMA Nov. 18-20 at Walt Disney World® in Orlando and earn up to 9 hours of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. This event is a great way to learn while having fun with family at the happiest place on earth. Register here . See the tentative agenda here .
Party Bus to Saints Game Rolls Nov. 4
Travel to NOLA on MSMA's  Saints Party Bus Nov. 4 to watch the New Orleans Saints take on the L.A. Rams and get valuable CME in the bus on the way. Save the date.
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