November 10, 2020 Issue 104 |
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During a Time of Unknowns, KMA Membership Pays Off |
Uncertainty seems to be the name of the game these days.
COVID-19 numbers rising – elections – financial markets going up and down. Months of unknowns can make anyone stressed and weary, and as physicians, we certainly aren’t immune to those feelings, although sometimes it can be harder for us to acknowledge. As our KFMC President Shawn Jones, M.D. mentioned in his recent Herald-Leader interview regarding physician burnout, “We always are so good at putting other people first and the mission first, if you will, that we neglect self-care.”
That’s why in this time of uncertainty I am so thankful for the KMA. Through the “Be Well. Stay Well” campaign, KMA is planning offerings throughout the year that will support the physical, mental and financial health of physicians during an undoubtedly trying period. One of those offerings I am particularly excited about is coming up this week. KMA and the Lexington Medical Society are partnering to present The White Coat Investor, James Dahle, M.D. for a special webinar “Financial Pearls for Physicians,” Thursday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. ET. Dr. Dahle believes that increasing the financial security of physicians enables them to be better partners, parents and doctors, along with reducing burnout, decreasing suicide risk, and improving patient care. Registration is still available and can be accessed here.
Our physician-oriented initiatives come on the heels of KMA’s statewide public initiative aimed at patients to help them stay healthy. The “Raise Your Guard, KY” campaign touched nearly 1.5 million people around the state, including those in rural areas, and even included outreach to our ever-growing Hispanic population. KMA and its member physicians have been lauded for this and other recent public health work that shines a light on both the need for such initiatives, as well as the desire of the medical profession to provide it.
KMA also provides the protections we need by advocating on our behalf in Frankfort. With the legislative session just a few weeks away, I feel confident that the interests of our profession and the health of our patients are in good hands with KMA. I would encourage you, if you haven’t already, to sign up for KMA’s Legislative Text Alert service to ensure you stay connected with what’s going on in the General Assembly this year, particularly given that so much can change quickly due to COVID-19. Simply text “KMA” to 50457.
With so much uncertainty in our world, I take great comfort in knowing that our statewide professional organization is looking out for the best interests of physicians and patients. With the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday in mind, I am as thankful as ever for your membership and the opportunity to serve as your President. Together, we are able to do so much to provide stability and support during this time of unease and uncertainty.
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KMA, LMS to Present “The White Coat Investor” Nov. 12 |
KMA and the Lexington Medical Society (LMS) will welcome “The White Coat Investor” James Dahle, M.D. for a special virtual presentation on physician personal finance, “Financial Pearls for Physicians,” Thursday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. ET. Dr. Dahle is the author of “The White Coat Investor,” which deals with the specific financial issues facing medical students, residents, physicians, dentists, and similar high-income professionals.
Dr. Dahle is a practicing board-certified emergency physician 12 years out of residency. Although he’d always been interested in personal finance and investing, he really started diving into the field mid-way through residency when he “finally got sick of financial professionals ripping (him) off.” Dr. Dahle then embarked on a lengthy, self-taught process to learn personal finance and investing, particularly as it applied to physicians and other high income professionals, and created his blog, The White Coat Investor, which then led to a book, podcast, videocast, newsletter, online courses and other resources. More information on Dr. Dahle is available here.
Many members expressed an interest in personal finance education during KMA’s 2020 virtual Annual Meeting, which discussed many of the concerns and challenges facing the physician community, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Registration is free and is available here.
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Register Today for SHIFTING THE LENS: COVID-19 Policy Lessons for Reducing Kentucky’s Health Inequities |
African-Americans and other persons of color in Kentucky and across the country have experienced significant and disproportionate incidence and deaths related the novel coronavirus, revealing the persistent health inequities faced by persons of color. While the reasons behind these disparities are both systemic and enduring, they can and must change.
The Kentucky Medical Association (KMA) and the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky will present “SHIFTING THE LENS: COVID-19 Policy Lessons for Reducing Kentucky’s Health Inequities,” Thursday, Nov. 19 from 1:30-3:00 p.m. ET. Presenters will share lessons that policymakers, opinion leaders and health advocates can learn from Kentucky’s response to the pandemic, and will speak to policies that can be put in place both short- and long-term to raise health outcomes for persons of color in the Commonwealth.
KMA member Wayne Tuckson, M.D., Colorectal Surgeon and host of Kentucky Health on Kentucky Educational Television (KET), will moderate the program.
Registration is free and is available here.
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Additional Upcoming Webinars |
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Kentucky Hospital Association COVID-19 Dashboard
The latest update of the Kentucky Hospital Association (KHA) COVID-19 Dashboard is now available here. The dashboard is an effort to provide current information about hospitalizations and ICU bed usage rates due to the novel Coronavirus.
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New signs going up, 95 more school districts go smoke-free
Many doctors were already dealing with burnout. Then came the pandemic.
Dr. Dale Toney: As pandemic continues, access to health care more vital than ever for Kentuckians
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Sensarma Joins Baptist Health Medical Group
KMA member Sugata Sensarma, M.D., has joined the group at Baptist Health Medical Group Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine.
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Briones-Pryor Featured in Medical News
KMA member Valerie Faye Briones-Pryor, M.D., MHA, FACP, SFHM, Medical Director, Hospital Medicine Service Line at UofL Health/University Louisville Physicians, was featured in Medical News.
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