A Message from President Schamber |
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WMS President Kris Schamber, MD participated as Doc of the Day Jan 16-17th. Thank you, Dr. Schamber! |
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I had my first opportunity to volunteer as the Doc of the Day at this year’s legislative session in Cheyenne. My sentiment echoes what I have heard from other physicians and PAs who have participated in the program. Fortunately, there were no major health issues that required my attention. I did have multiple meetings with my local legislators on various topics of interest to our society. I was able to see the legislative process first hand from the House and Senate floors. This was very interesting, and I will admit that I had much to learn. I was constantly looking up information on the legislative website and asking legislators about various processes. Legislators would often sit next to me in the back of the room when they were taking a break. We discussed my practice, WWAMI, where I am from, health policy questions, and more. As Doc of the Day, I was essentially treated as a legislator, with all the same access to Capitol amenities and privileges that they enjoy, except for stepping inside the chamber bar (where the legislators have their desks and debate policy on the chamber floor) when session was gaveled in. I had a great time and definitely will return for years to come. I would strongly recommend doing more than one day in a row. The legislators noticed this, and I think it fostered even more conversation. |
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WMS still needs volunteers for the 2023 Doc of the Day Program. |
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- Visit the Doc/PA of the Day Calendar
- Scroll to the month that you would like to volunteer
- Confirm that no one has registered for your preferred date
- Email info@wyomed.org to be placed on the calendar
- Information about volunteering will be sent to you from WMS staff
- We'll see you at the Capitol
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The Wyoming Medical Society Board of Trustees and staff would like to thank you for your support of the Wyoming Medical Society, whether you're new here or you've been with us for years. We are proud of our members, and we are proud of the work we do on your behalf. We'd like to take a moment to (re)introduce ourselves as we begin the new year. If you ever have any questions, please reach out to info@wyomed.org or call our office at 307-635-2424. WMS staff is available to help M-F from 8:30-5. |
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Sheila Bush
WMS Executive Director
You are welcome to contact Sheila with any questions you might have about WMS, but her specialties include: advocacy and policy issues, getting more involved with state and county medical societies, healthcare happenings around WY, leadership opportunities and much more! If she doesn't know the answer, she'll find it. It's Sheila's privilege to serve our members as a resource!
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Maria Cowley
WMS Membership & Finance Director
Maria is the person to contact if you have questions about your WMS membership, the renewal process, and the medical malpractice discounts that come with your membership. But that's not all! You can contact her if you need assistance with invoices, receipts, etc. Maria is here to help with all your membership and finance needs!
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Whitney Harmon
WMS Communications Director
For general questions about WMS, please contact Whitney. She is able to help with WMS events, the WLM leadership program, volunteer opportunities, newsletter/communication inquires, annual meeting questions, WMS resources, advertising opportunities, and more. Whitney is here to serve our WMS members and partners!
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Kristopher Schamber, MD
WMS President
Dr. Schamber is an internist practicing in Sheridan, WY. If you would like to bend the president's ear on an important issue, please feel free to reach out. You can also contact the WMS office if you would like to be put into contact with your local Board representative. To find out who your trustee is, click here. |
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We would like to take a moment to let you know about the most important resources and offerings available to the WMS membership.
WMS staff works hard all year in coordination with our Board to bring you a variety of resources. Please make sure you're taking advantage of all of the opportunities below!
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The Wire - The Wire is the newest WMS tool available to members. Once you log in you are able to participate in real-time policy discussions. WMS values YOUR input and we've invested significant resources into a platform that will allow leadership to hear directly from our members on the most important issues in WY healthcare.
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Advocacy Updates - WMS is proud to offer a variety of healthcare policy resources. During the legislative session members have access to weekly emailed updates and a legislative bill tracker that extracts the bills WMS is following with detailed information about each.
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WMS Board Meetings - Many of our members believe that Board meetings are just for the Board, but they are open to all members to come and learn about the policy initiatives being set by the Trustees. The next board is Saturday, January 21, 2023 from 9 am - 1 pm. You are welcome to join via Zoom.
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WMS Member Marketplace - WMS has partnered with Today's Practice to bring our members a variety of discounts - both local and national. There are a large number of products and services available to you. We encourage you to look here when you seek to save money. If there is a discount that you are looking for that is not on the marketplace, please reach out and let us know.
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Medical Malpractice Discounts - WMS offers an exclusive medical malpractice insurance discount of 5% to all WMS members with The Doctors Company and UMIA|Constellation.
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Wyoming Leaders in Medicine - One of the Medical Society's proudest accomplishments is the WLM leadership program. This program has helped numerous physicians and PAs from every corner of Wyoming to build on their own potential and foster relationships with fellow practitioners.
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Online Learning Calendar - The WMS online learning calendar is a compilation of CME and other learning opportunities. Most are free of charge, and the learning calendar covers a variety of topics and specialties.
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Wyoming Medicine Magazine - All WMS members are automatically subscribed to our in-house, biannual magazine publication that focuses on important issues in healthcare around Wyoming.
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Additional Resources - WMS operates 3 websites: WMS Member Website, WMS Public Website, and the WMS Annual Meeting Website; 3 social media feeds: WMS Facebook, WMS Twitter, WMS LinkedIn, the WMS app - available in Apple, Android and Google apps stores - originally designed to help members navigate the 2022 annual meeting, this app will continue to grow in purpose and functionality, and so much more!
If you have any ideas about member benefits that you would like to see in the future, please always reach out to us and let us know at info@wyomed.org. We're here to serve our membership, and we'll do everything we can to bring your ideas to life.
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It's time to renew your WMS membership for 2023. |
If you have not yet renewed your 2023 membership, please CLICK HERE to renew. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to reach out to Maria or call the WMS office at 307-635-2424. |
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WMS Sponsored UW Basketball Game |
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The Wyoming Medical Society is the sponsored game host for Cowboy's Basketball on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 8 pm.
WMS looks forward to hosting the men's basketball game for the University of Wyoming Cowboys in Laramie! Please plan to join us at the Arena-Auditorium on January 31, 2023 at 8 pm as the Cowboys take on the Fresno State Bulldogs. We have a limited number of tickets available. If you would like to inquire about attending the game, please email info@wyomed.org. |
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We look forward to seeing you in Laramie and GO POKES!
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LCMS Legislative Reception |
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The Laramie County Medical Society is hosting their annual Legislative Reception Thursday, January 26th from 5-7 pm in Cheyenne.
The legislative reception is open to all Wyoming physicians and PAs. Director Bush will present on the top legislative topics for the 2023 session and answer questions about healthcare policy in WY. If you would like to attend please RSVP here by Monday, January 23rd or email info@wyomed.org. |
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To read the WWAMI 2023 Executive Summary and learn about the latest at WWAMI, click on the image below. |
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WMS Board Member Named
Medical Director of WY Medicaid
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WMS Past President Paul Johnson, MD (Laramie) has been named Wyoming Medicaid Medical Director. Congratulations, Dr. Johnson! |
Johnson will begin with the department as Medicaid medical director April 1. He’s currently part of the Ivinson Medical Group in Laramie specializing in otolaryngology-head and neck surgery. Johnson grew up in Laramie, earned his bachelor’s degree from Baylor University, and his medical degree from the University of Washington. Johnson completed his residency in otolaryngology at Columbia University. He recently completed his master of public health degree at Johns Hopkins University with an emphasis on health finance and management.
“While we will miss the work and enthusiasm of Dr. Bush, we are fortunate to have someone with Dr. Johnson’s experience and expertise ready to join us in improving lives for the residents we serve,” WDH Director Stefan Johansson said.
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Governor Gordon on Mental Health |
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Governor Gordon has launched an online Mental Health Summit Educational Series.
As a follow-up to the Governor's Mental Health Summit in October 2022, Governor Gordon, with support from The Align Team, is launching a new educational series in November. Join on Mondays over lunch to learn about adverse childhood experiences, protective factors, the continuum of care, and more. **Registration is required for each webinar.
To sign up for the governor's mental health newsletter click here
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Topic: Governor's Mental Health Summit Educational Series - Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development
When: Jan 23, 2023 12:00 PM MT
Description: The Strengthening Families Protective Factor Framework includes the following five protective factors:
· Parental Resilience
· Social Connections
· Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development
· Concrete Support in Times of Need
· Social and Emotional Competence of Children
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Topic: Governor's Mental Health Summit Educational Series - Social and Emotional Competence of Children
When: Jan 30, 2023 12:00 PM MT
Description: The Strengthening Families Protective Factor Framework includes the following five protective factors:
· Parental Resilience
· Social Connections
· Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development
· Concrete Support in Times of Need
· Social and Emotional Competence of Children
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Children's Hospital Colorado |
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Click image to view full PDF. |
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Welcome 2023 Friends of WMS |
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The WMS staff would like to welcome and thank this year's Friends of the Wyoming Medical Society.
As you look to partner with organizations, we encourage our members to consider the Friends of WMS. We could not support our members without the support of our valued partners.
THANK YOU!
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