June 2, 2022

CCMS Mission:

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

In this Issue

News Briefs, Member Notices, Events, Member Spotlights, Foundation of CCMS Invites “Docs & Duffers” to Golf

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News Briefs

NCH Healthcare transitions from inpatient to outpatient psychiatric services: “Starting on June 1, NCH will transfer inpatient psychiatric services to a fully outpatient program. Any patients that come to NCH needing inpatient services will be referred to David Lawrence Centers for Behavioral Health.” - FOX 4 News

Feds sign off on extended Florida postpartum care through Medicaid: “The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday approved a plan that will extend care through Florida’s Medicaid program for women after they have babies. The plan will extend from 60 days to 12 months the time that Medicaid will cover postpartum health care.” - Health News Florida

Health officials urge caution and mask-wearing as Florida coronavirus cases climb: “According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a number of counties across Florida are now categorized as "at a high risk" of COVID-19 as cases continue to climb across the state — and hospitalizations increase as well.” - Health News Florida

COVID-19 Resources: For a full list visit ccmsonline.org

Member Notices

Calling all Physician Performers

Looking for physicians with talent…musicians, singers, dancers, artists, etc. Jam session to be scheduled this summer and ongoing discussion of a possible “Star studded” Physicians’ Talent Show at a Naples theater in 2023. Please email Drs. Rebecca Smith and Nena Korunda:

naplesdocs2gether@gmail.com.

Private Facebook page for “Collier County Physicians with talent” also coming soon. Stay "tuned"!

Physician Wellness Program

Resource of the week - AMA Webinar: "Parenting as a physician: It takes a lot of patience"

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.

Learn more / Schedule a session >

Upcoming Events

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CCMS / Women in Healthcare Florida Event: NCH Simulation Center Tour & Networking

Tue., June 7, 5:30PM, NCH Simulation Center

Includes an update on the Center's expansion plans. Open to CCMS physician members and one guest each. Use code CCMS for free registration.

CCMS "After 5 Social"

Thu., June 16, 5:30PM, Bone Hook Brewing Company

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

CCMS 65th Annual Meeting & Installation

Sat., July 16, 6:30PM, Arthrex One Convention Center

Open to the Public. Complimentary for CCMS physician members. First CCMS member guest $25; Additional seats $125 each.

SAVE THE DATE: CCMS "After 5 Social"

Mon., June 27, 5:30PM, Telford Building, NCH Downtown

Stay tuned for more details.

Partner Events

Note: Click here for information on various CME courses available

Senate President-Designate Passidomo Fundraiser Co-Sponsored by Drs. Bernard and Kowal

Wed., June 29, 5PM, Talis Park

Drs. Rebekah Bernard and Catherine Kowal invite you to join them for a fundraiser supporting State Senate President-Designate Kathleen Passidomo. Not able to attend? Please mail your contributions to the CCMS Political Action Committee, 88 12th St N, Unit 200, Naples FL 34102. Contributions can be made payable to one of the following: Kathleen Passidomo Campaign ($1,000 limit); Working Together for Florida; or FRSCC.

More info >

FMA Annual Meeting & CME Mandatories

August 5-7, Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, Orlando (available live-stream or in-person)

CME sessions to help maintain FL license & address key issues that affect FL-licensed physicians. FMA members save up to $700 on CME. 13 CME Credits.

CCMS Member Spotlights

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

Drs. Hermes Koop and Raymond Phillips were featured in the Business Observer article Physician looks to turn region into hotbed for clinical trials.

Dr. Joseph Gauta's practice, the Florida Bladder Institute has been named a “Center of Excellence” for Axonics therapy. (They have achieved greater than the industry standard of 92% success with this therapy.)

Dr. Holly Miller was featured on the FOX 4 news story Your Healthy Family: New procedure at NCH to treat uterine fibroids.

Dr. Brian Solomon was featured in the WINK News article NCH invests in life-supporting ECMO machines.

Dr. Edison Valle was featured in the FOX 4 news story Your Healthy Family: Naples woman shares experience with a brain tumor.

Foundation of CCMS Invites “Docs & Duffers” to Golf

Registration is open for the 9th Annual Foundation of CCMS “Docs and Duffers” charity golf tournament and raffle at Bonita Bay Club Naples on September 24th. Tee-off is at 8:45am, and includes an enjoyable day of golf, hosted refreshments, prizes, and an awards luncheon. The tournament will benefit the Foundation’s scholarship programs for students pursuing degrees in healthcare, and funding for local healthcare programs in need.

“We awarded $32,500 in scholarships last year alone and look forward to continuing our gifts for many years to come,” said Dr. Rolando Rivera, board chair of the Foundation. “Docs & Duffers, our signature fundraiser, makes these awards possible by harnessing the generosity of medical providers, partners, supporters, and volunteers to raise crucial funds and support quality healthcare in our community.”

Golf registration rates are $195 per person or $750 per foursome. The raffle is also available to non-golfers, need not be present to win. Sponsorship and underwriting packages are available starting at $550, allowing companies in-person access to the golfers and publicity to all members of the medical society. Interested golfers, sponsors, raffle entrants, and volunteers can visit ccmsfoundation.org for details or call (239) 435-7727 or email CCMS.

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