Happily, we are moving into longer summer days and cool nights. Last month brought the MICRA controversy to a resolution. See the MICRA Modernization Act fact sheet for details. COVID boosters are now available for those 5 and older.
 
Unfortunately, the Bay Area is again experiencing an surge in COVID-19 cases, and our leadership has asked that we hold off on in-person gatherings for the medical community who may already be overwhelmed with patient care and trying to stay healthy themselves. Therefore, the Physician Appreciation Mixer scheduled for June 9th will be rescheduled for a date later in 2022. While we were so looking forward to seeing everyone again, the SMLMA Leadership Team felt this was the appropriate response to the evolving COVID-19 situation. Dr. Andy Coren, Mendocino County Health Officer, discusses current COVID-19 concerns in his message below.
 
Please scroll through the entire newsletter. You’ll find valuable resources and updates regarding COVID-19 developments, extension of the pediatric vax grant program, and a Sonoma County COVID-19 Communications Toolkit. We’ve also included links to mental health resources and support. Additionally, our longstanding (SCMA) SMLMA members who have reached 20-, 30-, and 40-year milestones are honored in this issue. 

I want to personally welcome our new Endorsed Business Partner, Synergy One Lending! We appreciate their support of the medical community and look forward to working together. More details below about Synergy lending services and SMLMA benefits.
 
As always, thank you for all you do to care for our communities. If you need support or assistance of any kind, please contact the SMLMA Team at 707-525-4375 or smlma@smlma.org. We’re here to serve YOU!

Yours in health and service,
Wendy Davies, Executive Director
Sonoma-Mendocino-Lake Medical Association
707-620-0808 • exec@smlma.org