Belonging to a community of physicians that is bigger than where I work, or my specialty is why I have thrived in the Lexington Medical Society. Today's society is hyper connected digitally, but what builds a sense of community is relationships. Twenty years ago, I joined the medical society to be part of a local group of physicians dedicated to advocacy, public health, and philanthropy. I never imagined how much the meaningful relationships would benefit my personal satisfaction. Through the years my interaction with the society grew from initially perusing the newsletter, attending an occasional dinner meeting, and supporting colleagues running for office, to being elected President of the society. What caused me to feel connected to the community of physicians was someone reaching out and asking if I'd serve as an at large member of the LMS Executive Board. I was hooked. Through my service on the board I participated in the creation of the hugely successful LMS Physician Wellness Program, now about to starts its fifth year. This program has provided free, confidential, counseling services to address life's normal challenges for our members. I saw there was something bigger in medicine than the journey of working and pursuing a career. It is time to build community and embrace working together in the spirit of good fellowship to focus on a common greater good. To Read More CLICK HERE
Public Health, Safety & Access to Care Priorities for Physicians in 2020
By: R. Brent Wright, MD, 2019-2020 KMA President
The 2020 session of the Kentucky General Assembly is scheduled to kick off on Tuesday, Jan. 7. As with all even-numbered years, the session will last for 60 days and legislators will need to pass a two-year budget. While that certainly makes for a lot of ground to be covered, the Kentucky Medical Association (KMA) is prepared to be a leader in these discussions and ensure the voices of physicians and patients are heard in 2020.
KMA has been working for months with members and leadership to develop a list of legislative priorities for 2020 and has focused its efforts in three key areas: public health, public safety and access to care. To Read More CLICK HERE
MEMBERSHIP NEWS:
LMS Senior Physician Lunch
Please join us on Friday, January 10th at noon for lunch at Bronte Bistro at Joseph Beth in Lexington Green.
To View More from the Legislative Holiday Reception CLICK HERE
Medical Student Emergency Relief Capital Campaign
Help those University of Kentucky medical students, who otherwise don't have a means of support, with life's unexpected financial emergencies. Please consider contributing $100 or $50 to this program to show our medical students we have their back.
The Lexington Medical Society Foundation is establishing a new program called "Medical Student Emergency Relief." The purpose of this program is to provide grants to University of Kentucky medical students, who otherwise don't have a means of support, that face unplanned, unbudgeted life emergencies.
TO READ MORE ABOUT THIS PROJECT AND/OR TO DONATE CLICK HERE
