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Bi-weekly ACMS Membership News

ACMS Honors Celebrates Physicians, Community Partners, and Wellness

On April 18th, over 130 ACMS members and guests attended ACMS Honors at the Heinz History Center. Eleven of the fifteen PAMED Top Physicians Under 40 from ACMS were present to receive awards from ACMS (they will also receive awards from PAMED later this summer). Additionally, attendees heard remarks from Rep. Arvind Venkat, MD; PAMED President Kristen Sandel, MD; Vint Blackburn, MD, and our community partners from the Light of Life Rescue Mission & Strong Women Strong Girls Pittsburgh. It was a fantastic night of celebration, and we are grateful to all who joined and donated. You can visit our website to view photos from the event.

ACMS Event Photo Gallery

Virtual CME - May 21 | 6PM - 8PM

This virtual webinar with Jason Sutt, PTS and Dr. Denise Vanacore, will cover evidence-based prescribing and battling the opioid crisis in Pennsylvania. There will be two modules, and attendees will receive CME credit for both:


  • Module 4 Opioid Prescribing Guide
  • Module 3 Using the PDMP to Optimize Pain Management.


Attendees are required to complete the individual pre-event questionnaires for each module before the start of the program. This is free for ACMS members and non-members.

Register

ACMS April Bulletin Print Edition Delay

Due to an issue with the printer, the April print edition of the ACMS Bulletin was delayed. Members will receive their copy of the April Bulletin this week. We apologize for any inconvenience. Your May edition will arrive at its regular cadence later this month. You can also check out the digital edition of the April Bulletin online.

ACMS Night at the Pirates Game 2024

ACMS members and their families are invited to attend our popular "ACMS Night at the Pirates Game" on August 24, 2024. The event includes watching the Pittsburgh Pirates play against the Cincinnati Reds at PNC Park, followed by a Zambelli Fireworks Night. Registrants can also enjoy a pre-game tailgate at the ACMS Headquarters, with free parking available at the Babb Building. However, the tailgate is limited to the first 100 people who register, and parking is limited to the first 40 cars registered. Each ticket costs $45 and includes a seat in Section 128, admission to the fireworks show, and a $10 concession credit, and the tailgate.


Last year this event SOLD OUT, so be sure to secure your tickets soon!

Register

Children's Home of Pittsburgh Community Health Needs Assessment Survey

The Children’s Home of Pittsburgh & Lemieux Family Center, established in 1893, is an independent, nonprofit organization with a mission to promote the health and well-being of infants and children through services that establish and strengthen the family.


In compliance with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, nonprofit, tax-exempt hospitals must complete a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) every three years, adopting an implementation strategy to meet identified health needs. ACMS members have been asked to help with this survey. It should take less than 10 minutes to complete, and your responses will remain confidential.

Complete Survey

Medical News

May 2024 PAMED Board of Trustees Wrap-Up


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Senate Finance Committee combats drug shortages via draft legislation


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Guidance for Collecting and Handling Specimens for Mpox Testing


ACHD Reports Increase in Cases - Read More

ACMS & Specialty Group Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events & CME
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April Edition of the ACMS Bulletin
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