WASHTENAW COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY
Leadership, legislative action, and community outreach since 1827
The WCMS E-Newsletter is a bimonthly publication highlighting major medical, public health, and community issues affecting physician and medical student leaders in Washtenaw County. Distribution is a unique benefit of membership. To learn more about WCMS' member benefits, please follow this link.

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NEWS & STORIES
First Monkeypox Case Identified in a Washtenaw County Resident

The Washtenaw County Health Department (WCHD) has identified the first confirmed monkeypox (MPV) case in a Washtenaw County resident. This individual had recently traveled out of state, where they were exposed and developed symptoms. There are no close contacts associated with this case in Washtenaw County. The confirmed case is currently isolating out of state and does not pose a risk to the public.

As of 7/20/22, 19 confirmed monkeypox cases have been identified in Michigan. Risk is low for the general public, but it’s important to be aware of the signs of monkeypox.

Monkeypox vaccines can be given post-exposure (within 4-14 days of exposure) and can help prevent the individual from developing the illness. Vaccine supplies are currently very limited in Michigan. Because of this, vaccines are prioritized for those who have been exposed. The vaccine being used in Michigan is the Jynneos vaccine. As more doses become available, vaccine availability may expand to people who may be at high risk of exposure based on their number of sex partners and/or attendance at venues with recent cases, or other factors. Self-isolation and other prevention measures are also important for controlling outbreaks and preventing further transmission of monkeypox.

Click here for more information from WCHD.
EVENTS & IMPORTANT DATES
August 13, 2022 ~ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
McGregor Conference Center ~ Detroit*
Designed for attending physicians, residents, medical students and other affiliated medical staff (RNs, PAs, NPs, etc), this exciting inaugural event features experts in pediatric dermatology from around Michigan presenting a day of learning, thinking and fun incorporating updates on best practices in pediatric skin, hair and nail disorders.

Registration Fees:
Attending Physicians ................................ $100.00
PAs, NPs, RNs ......................................... $100.00
Residents & Students ................................. $25.00

Visit https://everydocspedsderm.com/ for more information and to register.
MSMS Offers Implicit Bias Training for New Licensure Requirement
The Michigan State Medical Society Foundation recently unveiled a brand-new two-part monthly series, “Reducing Unconscious Bias - an Imperative: Foundation and Impacts on Patient Care.” To meet the state's implicit bias requirement, physicians will first need to complete the Part 1 on-demand webinar and then one of the Part 2 live virtual sessions to receive up to 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.**
Participants may choose any of the following live virtual sessions to complete the activity (you must choose one of the following dates when registering):
August 10, 2022
September 21, 2022
October 12, 2022
November 16, 2022
November 30, 2022

For more information and to register, visit msms.org/eo.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR MEMBERSHIP AND SUPPORT OF WCMS!
The Washtenaw County Medical Society has been the leading physician medical association for legislative action and community outreach since 1827. WCMS works together with the Michigan State Medical Society to optimize patient, physician, and community well-being through professional support; public health activism; and advocacy for excellence in patient care.
* Statement of Accreditation This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Michigan State Medical Society and Kinetic Management Services, LLC. The Michigan State Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement The Michigan State Medical Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

** Statement of Accreditation The Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement The MSMS designates this other activity (Two Part Activity, Part 1 Enduring Material and Part 2 Live) for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.