2628 Wilhite Court, Suite 201
Lexington, KY 40503
PH: (859) 278-0569 FAX: (859) 277-3919
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James Borders, MD
LMS President 2021
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"A Return to Normal?"
James Borders, MD
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A common question posed to the medical professional is, “When will things return to normal?” The motive behind the question is a desire to return to a state of no longer considering mask wearing and social distancing as necessary, when businesses and schools return to normal operations, and all of us can return to a more care-free attitude regarding the safety of pre-pandemic human interaction.
Early into the pandemic, from a governmental viewpoint, these public health measures were emphasized in the hopes of not eliminating the spread of the virus but, instead, to “flatten the curve”- to slow the rate of spread so that the number of those becoming ill enough to require intensive care and ventilator support would not suddenly increase to the point of overwhelming our national healthcare infrastructure. Given that such measures were unprecedented in modern times in America, the implied agreement with American society was that the measures would cease once we could become confident that our hospitals could meet the demands of the pandemic. Further, political conservatives have argued that the government efforts should have focused upon educating the public on the benefits of masking, socially distancing, and improving personal hygiene as the means of allowing schools and businesses to stay open.
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For More Information about the Essay Contest CLICK HERE
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Support KET Virtually During the 2021 Campaign |
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KET is hosting a virtual “TeleFund” to raise funds to support public television in Lexington and throughout Kentucky. Hundreds of LMS members, over the last 35 years, have volunteered to answer phones in the KET studio during their live Telethon. This is not possible this year due to the pandemic. Instead, we can support KET by going to KET.org/LMS and donate.
Dr. James Borders, our LMS President, was recently interviewed by KET about the Lexington Medical Society’s decades long support for public television in our community. Dr. Borders’ interview will be featured during Ken Burns’ County Music which will air on Thursday, March 4th at 8:00pm on KET. KET will also feature archival photos and express appreciation for the Lexington Medical Societies continued support during 50 Years of Peter, Paul, and Mary. That program will air on Saturday 2/27 at 3:00pm on KET2 and Tuesday 3/2 at 8:00pm on KET2.
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Welcome New 2021 Members: |
Johan Aasbo, DO
Aaron Barnes, DO
Deidra Beshear, MD
Logan Edmonds, DO
Ekaterina Fain, MD
Robin Feese, MD
Julie Gandee, DO
William Grantham, MD
Anna Iddings, MD
John Jansen, MD
Michael Kasten, MD
Debra Katz, MD
Patricia Kleinhotz-Owens, MD
Shari Meyerson, MD
Erin Moore, MD
Tracey Owensby Carbajal, MD
Miguel Pereira Rodriguez, MD
Diana Truong, MD
Jeffrey Tuttle, MD
Monica Vetter, MD
Sarah Williams, MD
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Register Today: Telehealth Medicine: Today and Beyond |
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Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly 25% of patient visits are being conducted via telehealth in some capacity.
KMA will present a one-hour CME opportunity, “Telehealth and Medicine: Today and Beyond,” Thursday, March 4 at noon, featuring Drs. Brett Oliver, Robert Caudill, and R. Brent Wright. The webinar will discuss the current use of telehealth across Kentucky and the future of the services as we navigate beyond the impact of COVID-19.
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LMS Member Elected to
National Academy of Medicine
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Dr. B. Mark Evers, professor of surgery iin the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and director of the UK Markey Cancer Center, has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine, one of the highest honors in the field of medicine. To Read More CLICK HERE
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Jennifer Fuson, MD
Member Since 1998
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Why did you become a physician?
I became a physician to be a help and comfort to people. I loved that at the end of a long and rigorous education, you were, in the end, serving people. I get so much personal satisfaction from the interaction with my patients.
About my educational and professional background:
I graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and completed by residency at the University of South Carolina. Professionally, I have been in private practice in Lexington since 1998. I have focused my career on gynecologic surgery and enjoy treating patients for pain, bleeding, endometriosis, fibroids and urinary incontinence.
What are your interests outside of medicine?
Outside of the hospital, you will find me on the sidelines of the soccer field or in my garden.
Why did you join the Lexington Medical Society?
I have been a member of LMS for over 20 years. I joined LMS to assist in efforts to improve the health of our Central Kentucky neighbors and stay abreast of the many issues facing our healthcare community.
To See Dr. Fuson & other LMS Featured Physicians CLICK HERE
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Plasma Donations Essential in Fighting COVID-19
Dennis Williams, MD, Medical Director, Ky Blood Center
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It’s been more than a year now since the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which is responsible for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), began impacting our lives. While we knew we were facing a formidable opponent from the onset, no one quite predicted the many ways this disease would impact our daily lives more than 12 months later. To Read More CLICK HERE
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UK College of Medicine Update |
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Helping Vaccinate the Community as Regional Campuses Continue to Evolve
Charles H. "Chipper" Griffith, III, MD, Vice Dean for Education, UK College of Medicine
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The COVID-19 pandemic has heavily impacted our state, our country, and our world. It changed the way we approached health care, and it forced us at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine to adapt our medical education to ensure safety and efficiency for our students while still delivering the exceptional experience they have come to expect.
Thankfully, we are seeing a light at the end of the tunnel with vaccines being distributed to our frontline workers and most vulnerable populations. Through this process I cannot help but be extremely proud of our learners who have helped ensure this effort of hope reaches more people in Kentucky. To Read More CLICK HERE
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For More Information about the Physician Wellness Program CLICK HERE
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