CCMS Mission:
Serve the needs of our physician members so they can better serve the needs of the community
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COVID-19 News Briefs, Member Notices, Events, Member Spotlights, New Circle of Friends Vendor
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Virus ignited in U.S. no earlier than mid-January, study says: "The spark that started the U.S. coronavirus epidemic arrived during a three-week window from mid-January to early February, before the nation halted travel from China, according to the most comprehensive federal study to date of when the virus began spreading." -
Modern Healthcare
FDA OKs Quest's COVID-19 self-collection test: “Quest Diagnostics said on Thursday that it has received Food and Drug Administration Emergency Use Authorization for its self-collection kit for COVID-19.” -
Modern Healthcare
Collier commissioners lift restrictions on weekend beach access, nix Fourth of July fireworks: “Collier County commissioners on Tuesday (6/2) lifted restrictions on weekend access to public county beaches, but stopped short of green-lighting Fourth of July fireworks at the county’s new sports complex.” -
Naples Daily News
Germ-zapping robot disinfects Neighborhood Health Clinic to prepare for more patient visits: “A germ-zapping robot visited the Neighborhood Health Clinic in Naples on Tuesday (6/2) to kill germs, which can include the novel coronavirus, to help the nonprofit clinic get back to normal operations." -
Naples Daily News
Concerns mount about two studies on drugs for coronavirus: “The New England Journal of Medicine issued an 'expression of concern' on a study it published May 1 that suggested widely used blood pressure medicines were not raising the risk of death for people with COVID-19.” -
Modern Healthcare
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Financial Panel Video Webinar: CCMS is
planning a pre-recorded video webinar financial “panel” to answer questions submitted by members. The video will be moderated by CCMS Vice-President Dr. Rebekah Bernard. Members are invited to email suggested questions to CCMS Executive Director
April Donahue.
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CCMS Private Facebook Groups: We invite members and their office staff to join a CCMS private Facebook group for discussion and collaboration during this outbreak.
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Confidential, cost-free counseling sessions with the CCMS Physician Wellness Program (operating via telehealth or in-person during the COVID-19 outbreak) are open to all CCMS physician members. Services also extended to CCMS Alliance members and non-member Collier County physicians through the end of July. Learn more at
ccmsonline.org/physician-wellness.
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ANNOUNCEMENT: MEETING CONVERTED TO VIRTUAL EVENT
63rd Annual Meeting & Installation
Saturday, July 25, 6:30PM
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we are converting this event to a virtual meeting. We are working on details for the new format, and hope to make it a wonderful event to recognize our incoming president, Dr. Rebekah Bernard, the 2020-21 slate of candidates, and the CCMS Physician of the Year, Dr. Raymond Phillips. Stay tuned for more information on how to join us.
Not able to attend? This event will be recorded and posted for future viewing.
The virtual event is complimentary and open to the public. If you had already purchased tickets, we would be grateful if you would contribute your ticket price to the CCMS Physician Wellness Program. If you prefer to request a refund, please
email us
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Saturday, September 26, 8:00AM (date subject to change)
Bonita Bay Club Naples
Open to the public. $185/golfer or $680/foursome
Not a golfer, or not able to attend? Stay tuned for information on how you can participate in the fundraiser "remotely".
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Partner Events:
ANNOUNCEMENT: MEETING CONVERTED TO VIRTUAL EVENT
FMA ANNUAL MEETING
July 31-August 2, 2020 | Virtual Meeting
Florida Medical Association has converted their Annual Meeting to a virtual event. Stay tuned for more information on how to join them for the meeting which will include virtual CME and elections.
FMA Weekly Webinar: “Healthcare Predictions for an Unpredictable Year”
Friday, June 5, 12:00PM (ET)
FMA Director of Healthcare Policy & Innovation will discuss what’s on the horizon for medicine. Webinar will provide insight into the policy issues that are poised to make a big impact on your payments and give updates on important legal developments. FMA members only.
REGISTER
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Free CME “From Brain Disorders to Brain Health: Prevention and Management of Cognitive Decline and Dementia”:
Cognitive health experts from the University of Florida (UF) provide the latest information on the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of mild cognitive impairment and dementia. This redesigned course offers a new and improved user friendly platform. This lecture is intended for primary care clinicians. If you have a UF login: enroll
HERE
. For non-UF participants: enroll
HERE
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Self-directed COVID-19 CME online activity:
The FMA CME Committee has released a new self-directed COVID-19 CME activity for FMA members. The primary objective is to guide clinicians through a structured process to record what they are learning independently to support/improve their clinical practice and respond more effectively to the many professional challenges posed by the COVID-19 outbreak.
READ MORE.
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CCMS Member Spotlights
Email
your news to CCMS to be included in the next issue
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Dr. Rebekah Bernard contributed an article "Coronavirus pandemic demonstrates disconnect between executives and doctors" to
Medical Economics.
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Dr. Svetlana Kogan authored the article “Burning calories – easy for everyone” in
Florida Weekly.
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Dr. Zubin Pachori was featured in the
Fox 4 news article “12 dead and 24 people removed amid COVID-19 outbreak at Naples nursing home”.
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CCMS Welcomes New Circle of Friends Vendor
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Verita Wealth Advisory Group is a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC and a financial planning practice with over 30 years of experience. They specialize in working with physicians and small business owners to integrate their unique needs with proprietary strategies and deliver customized solutions for each individual client and/or their business. Their areas of focus include comprehensive financial and tax planning strategies, asset preservation strategies, investment management and estate planning.
CCMS members receive a free initial consultation which includes an Investment Portfolio Review and 1040 Tax Return Review. They will also offer a 15% discount from their standard financial planning fees.
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Seeking Certified Surgical First Assistant Position: Highly motivated CSFA with excellent credentials and adroit skills seeking employment in the Naples area in the medical specialty of Plastic/Facial or Plastic/Reconstructive Surgery.
License / Certification #178193 – current. Contact Dennis Griffin, CSFA,
(603) 547-5652.
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Seeking Primary Care Provider: Currently seeking primary care provider in Naples. Employed position. Minimum five years’ experience and focus in women’s health. Menopause certified or fellowship trained women’s health clinician preferred. Ms.Medicine is a national organization improving the level of care for women through our innovative concierge primary care model. Visit
msmedicine.com/careers.
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Physician Office Share in Bonita Springs:
Newly built, fully furnished & equipped medical office space currently available for rent one day/ week. Near Bonita Beach Rd. and US 41. Call (239) 784-2214 for more information or click
here
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Professional/Medical Office Space for Lease: Available Immediately. Centrally located at Pine Ridge and 41, 5185 Castello Drive Naples 34103. Spacious and bright with balcony in an office suite with a reception and waiting room. Tastefully furnished with all office amenities and services. For more information, call (239) 263-0966.
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Physician Office Share with staff: Available in North Naples. Flexible terms, Great building, Great location! Call Jeremy for details! (239) 898-3836.
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CCMS Circle of Friends Preferred Vendors
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COLLIER COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY
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