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February 24, 2021

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CCMS Mission:

Serve the needs of our physician members so they can better serve the needs of the community

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In this Issue



News Briefs, Member Notices & COVID-19 Updates, Events, Member Spotlights, Note from AMA Young Physicians

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News Briefs:


In reversal, FDA puts brakes on COVID shots for kids under 5: “WASHINGTON -- COVID-19 vaccinations for children under 5 hit another monthslong delay Friday (2/11) as U.S. regulators abruptly put the brakes on their efforts to speed review of the shots that Pfizer is testing for youngsters.” - AP News


Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Authorizes New Monoclonal Antibody for Treatment of COVID-19 that Retains Activity Against Omicron Variant: “Today (2/11), the (FDA) issued an emergency use authorization for a new monoclonal antibody for the treatment of COVID-19 that retains activity against the omicron variant." - FDA


FDA: Spring will bring more supplies of effective COVID-19 therapies: "Efforts to boost production of therapeutics are underway, a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) official said during an episode of the AMA-sponsored webinar series, “COVID-19: What Physicians Need to Know.” - AMA


COVID: Florida out of Top 10 list where virus spreads fastest, reports 42,373 cases and 1,330 deaths: “From No. 24 to No. 8 to No. 32? COVID cases are declining here, and Florida saw a big change in rank on a list of states where coronavirus spreads the fastest.” - The Florida Times-Union


Is the 'stealth' omicron subvariant something to worry about? Here's what the experts say: "As cases of the omicron variant of COVID-19 dwindle across the United States and worldwide, questions around what researchers are calling the "stealth" omicron subvariant abound — here's what we know.“ - Tallahassee Democrat

Member Notices:

CCMS COVID Vaccine PSA: English

CCMS COVID Vaccine PSA: Spanish

COVID-19 Resources

For a full list visit ccmsonline.org


- Order Free At-Home COVID Tests

- Health Insurance Coverage for At-Home Tests

- PSA for VAXTruths: Truthful information about Covid-19 vaccines

- OSHA vaccine mandate penalties to start Jan. 10

- Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccination Operational Planning Guide

- Pfizer one-page guide on formulation

- How to have crucial conversations with vaccine-hesitant patients | AMA STEPS Forward™ toolkit on adult immunization

- Vaccine Flyers: English | Spanish | Creole

- Employer Mandated Vaccinations, Sample Policy and Procedures Form


More updates and resources available online

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Join CCMS Committee for Clinical Research


CCMS member Dr. Raymond Phillips, GI PROS Research, is beginning a network for clinical research and invites fellow physician members to join.

There is no cost or fee. The purpose is to provide a mutual support organization for clinicians conducting research and to enhance the care of your patients. Each month this forum will consider practical issues related to research in a clinical practice. The intent is to facilitate entry into research and allow efficient, effective integration in your practice.


The inaugural meeting will be March 21, at 4:30 PM and will meet monthly on a virtual basis. The topic for this first meeting will be “The benefits and pitfalls of research in your clinical practice.”


If interested or to learn more, please contact Dr. Raymond Phillips.

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Massage Discounts for CCMS Members


In honor of National Doctor’s Day on March 30th, CCMS has partnered with MassageLuXe to launch a special discount for physician members, recognizing their efforts during the pandemic, and every day. CCMS members receive $20 off any one massage or facial service through Sep. 30th. Base rates before the discount start at $65 for new customers. To book an appointment, call (239) 254-5893 and mention discount code "Doctors Deserve Luxe".

More Info >

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2022 RCC Cards


CCMS Members receive special $10 pricing on the 2022 RCC Card, which provides discounts at restaurants and merchants. Order a card at ccmsonline.org/membership or call CCMS, 239-435-7727. Cards will be mailed to the office address on file unless otherwise specified.

Order a 2022 RCC Card >

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Renew Your CCMS/CCMSA Membership Today!


CCMS: The 2022 CCMS dues deadline was Dec. 31, 2021. Invoices were recently mailed to members who pay individually, or to practice administrators for group payment. Members and groups can also pay online at ccmsonline.org/membership. If you have any questions, please email us or call (239) 435-7727. Thank you for renewing!


CCMS Alliance: CCMSA invites physician spouses and CCMS members to join/renew their membership in the Alliance - CCMSA President's Letter/Membership Form


Renew CCMS Membership >

Renew CCMSA Alliance Membership >

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Physician Wellness Wellness Program



Article of the week: "Recovering from burnout: a permission to pivot"


Confidential, cost-free counseling/coaching 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. *Update: CCMS is extending the offer of sessions to non-member physicians during the pandemic.



Learn more / Schedule a session >

Upcoming Events

EDITOR'S NOTE: The March 10th CCMS Spring General Membership Meeting will be rescheduled.

NOTICE: All current event dates subject to change due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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CCMS "After 5 Social"

Thurs., March 3, 6:00PM, Terracina Grand


Free for CCMS physician members, prospective members, and one guest each.


Register >

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CCMS Lecture - "Eugenics, Experiments, Ethics - Nazi Germany, Japan, and the United States"

Wed., March 9, or Thurs., April 7, 5:30PM-7:45PM, Holocaust Museum and Cohen Educational Center


The evenings include the opportunity for self-guided tours, and light refreshments. Free for CCMS physician members and one guest each. RSVP deadlines are 5 days prior to chosen event date. More info.


Register >

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CCMS Practice Administrators Seminar - "HR Hot Topics and Updates"

Tues., March 15th, 7:45am, Porter Wright


Specifically for office managers/administrators at CCMS physician offices; CCMS physician members also welcomed. Free for one person per office, breakfast included.


Register >

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CCMS New Member Welcome Reception

Thurs., March 31, 6:30PM, Wyndemere Country Club


Free for CCMS physician members and one guest each, as well as CCMS Circle of Friends vendors (two attendees per company). Thank you to title sponsor, Solas Wealth.


Register >

Sponsor/Exhibitor Opportunities >

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CCMS & CCMSA Everblades Hockey Family Night

Sat., April 16, 5:30 PM, Hertz Arena


Admission is $35/person and includes club level group seating, a pregame "tailgate" dinner buffet overlooking the arena, and an Everblades beach bag. Open to CCMS/CCMSA members and their guests; children welcomed.


Register >

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CCMS & Foundation's 13th Annual Women's Health Forum

Saturday, April 23, 8:30AM, Naples United Church of Christ


The Women's Health Forum - “Good Health in our Changing Times,” is free and open to the public and features presentations from CCMS member physicians, vendor exhibits, and refreshment breaks.


Sponsor/Exhibitor Opportunities >

Register >

Partner Events:

Note: Click here for information on various CME courses available


Naples Cardiovascular Summit: Advances in Cardiology for Primary Care 

Tomorrow, Fri., Feb. 25, 7:00AM | Sat., Feb. 26, 7:00AM, Arthrex One Conference Center

Cost: $75 Physicians | $50 Nurses | $50 APP’s and 1st Responders | Free Medical Residents & Students. More info | Register


2022 Imagine Solutions Conference

Mon. March 7, 8:30AM, Arthrex One Conference Center

Featuring 20 world class thought leaders including healthcare speakers Sean Carroll, Vice President of Science Education at the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, and Ray Jordan, CCO, Moderna. $700 per person. More info | Register


63rd NCH Hospital Ball - The Healing Garden

Sat., April 2, The Ritz Carlton, Naples

$500 per person. Call (239) 624-2019 for more information.

Register

CCMS Member Spotlights:

Email your news to CCMS to be included in the next issue

Dr. Kiran Gill

Dr. Kiran Gill penned the èBella EXTRA article More or Less?

Dr. Shona Velamakanni

Dr. Shona Velamakanni was featured in the FOX-4 News Story Your Healthy Family: 4 things to know to support women's heart health.

Dr. Brian Wallace

Dr. Brian Wallace was recently filmed for a technique on Arthrex’s new patella plate.


A Note from the AMA Young Physicians Section Chair

Laura Faye Gephart, MD, MBA

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Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler,

the first black woman in the United States to receive an MD degree.

February presents an annual opportunity to celebrate the achievements of African Americans during Black History Month, then March celebrates the achievements of women.


For a quick read, check out AAMC summaries on 10 African American medical pioneers, the first of which is Rebecca Lee Crumpler, MD, the first black woman in the United States to receive an MD degree.


Young physicians, students and trainees are exponentially more diverse than in prior decades, yet people of color and especially Black men remain grossly underrepresented in medicine—less than three percent of physicians. In the past, organized medicine was part of the problem. Finally, in 2008, Ronald Davis, MD, then the AMA immediate past president, apologized at the National Medical Association’s annual meeting for the AMA’s role excluding African Americans from the AMA and some state and local medical societies.


Read more >

Classified Ads

Concierge practice in Naples seeking internal medicine physician experienced in outpatient practice. For more information, please contact CCMS.

Neighborhood Health Clinic hiring RN with a BSN and 2 years’ outpatient clinic services experience. Email Gail Dolan or call (239) 316-7426.

OB/GYN Resident Seeking Employment Opportunities: 3rd year resident at LSU-Shreveport. Received M.D. degree from Florida State University. 2016 Foundation of CCMS Scholarship recipient. Born/raised in Collier County, looking to return home to practice. Contact info: Karisa Brown, MD; cell (239) 601-1896

Board-certified anesthesiologist/pain medicine specialist interested in office space share. Physician with pain medicine/addiction treatment practice in Washington, D.C. looking to open office in Naples area and share space with another physician. More information at dcpaindoc.com. If interested, contact John Dombrowski M.D. FASA at (202) 345-1784.

Busy physician office in North Naples is seeking a medical assistant and a scribe. Highly skilled, motivated and experience a plus. This is a fast paced, growing practice and candidates must be self-starters, multi-tasked and highly motivated. Please call Jennifer at (239) 591-2803.

Naples pediatric practice seeking NP or PA as well as a medical assistant or front desk staff for 3 to 5 days a week. Please contact CCMS if interested.

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Leading Edge Benefit Advisors

LTCi Marketplace

Medline Industries, Inc.

Meridian Financial Group

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Slepcevich Financial Group

Truist Bank

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