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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE:
by Tuyen T. Tran, M.D.
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Influenza - Get Immunized & Immunize Your Patients
Per CDC statistics, life expectancy at birth among U.S. residents increased from 47.3 years in 1900 to 76.8 years in 2000 (62% increase) [1]. Of the contributing factors, the CDC cited vaccinations as one of the top ten public health achievements [2]. Despite this achievement, influenza annually (since 2010) causes between 9.2 - 35.6 million illnesses, 140,000 - 710,000 hospitalizations, and kills 12,000 - 56,000 people (related to post-influenza complications) [3]. Thus, it is imperative for doctors to promote flu vaccinations this fall. Please join KMA's Focus on Flu campaign to mitigate influenza's toll on the community.
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Now is the Time to Unite as Physicians
By Bruce A. Scott, MD, 2018 KMA President
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I was honored to be installed as the 2018-2019 KMA President during the Association's Annual Leadership Dinner on Aug. 25. During my inauguration, I spoke of the importance of our profession uniting together at a time when there is so much division within our country. Today, I'd like to share part of that message with our entire membership.
The Kentucky Medical Association is all about bringing physicians together in the best interest of our patients and our profession. Over the last year, under the leadership of Dr. Maurice Oakley and our board working with our incredible KMA staff, we have had a number of victories, yet there is much more to be done. To Read More CLICK HERE
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2018 LMS Foundation Golf Tournament
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The LMS Foundation Golf Tournament was held at Houston Oaks Golf Course on Wednesday, August 29th.
To see winners & more photos
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KMA Kicks Off "Focus on Flu" Campaign
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On Tuesday, Sept. 18, KMA, the Kentucky Foundation for Medical Care (KFMC) and the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky launched a joint public education campaign aimed at mitigating the effects of another deadly influenza outbreak.
The press conference announcing "Focus on Flu" in the State Capitol Rotunda was attended by dozens of health officials from across the state
. KMA President Bruce Scott, M.D.
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KMA President-Elect Brent Wright, M.D.
introduced the campaign's three simple messages-- get your shot, consult your doc, and stop the spread-and announced the statewide 'flu shot day' on Sept. 26.
Ben Chandler, President and CEO of the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky
, discussed the group's interest in teaming up with Kentucky physicians to make an impact on flu vaccination and prevention.
Allison Adams, President of the Kentucky Health Departments Association
, also spoke on behalf of public health departments and expressed their support for the campaign.
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Friday, October 12, 2018 Campbell House
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LMS Featured Physician: Danesh Mazloomdoost, MD
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Why did you become a physician?
I learned to fly when I was 16. I flew off a trampoline and into a brick wall causing a catastrophic injury to my spine. Over the next 18 months I was guided through therapy, overcoming both pain and depression. The doctors who steered my care not only inspired me to go into medicine, I eventually came back and took over their practice. Those physicians were my parents.
They instilled in me their commitment to caring for others. I live vicariously through my patients, learning their most intimate fears and aspirations, and sharing the joys and sorrows of their lives. They inspire me through their tragedies and miracles. People surmount amazing obstacles. What privilege could ever rival this? I became a physician to feel connected with people and help them overcome the same way I was helped in my life.
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