CCMS to Recognize Local Physician Leaders at Annual Dinner
CCMS is pleased to recognize local physician leaders at its 2019 Annual Meeting & Installation, May 4th at Wyndemere Country Club. The evening features the inauguration of the 62nd CCMS President, Dr. David Wilkinson and new CCMS officers; the presentation of the 2019 Physician of the Year Award to Dr. Cesar De Leon; and the CCMS Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Robert Meli. The Florida Medical Association President, Dr. Corey Howard of Naples, will preside over the installation ceremony.
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CCMS Hosts 11th Annual Women’s Health Forum – “Advances in Women’s Health”
CCMS is pleased to host its 11th Annual Women’s Health Forum – “Advances in Women’s Health” – February 23, 8:30am-1:00pm at Naples United Church of Christ. This free health education event is open to the public; please register online.
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Scholarship Applications for Medical & Healthcare Students Due March 31st
The board of directors of the Foundation of CCMS is accepting applications through March 31, 2019 for two scholarship awards: the Dr. William Lascheid Memorial Scholarship for medical students and Healthcare Student Scholarships for students enrolled in or accepted to healthcare degree programs.
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Action Alert – Advocate for Patients’ Right to Choose
As a strong advocate for patient choice and patient rights, CCMS has launched a campaign to educate the community on the NCH admissions policy changes, and to issue a call to action for patients, whose right to choose a trusted physician is being jeopardized.
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CCMS Complimentary 2018/2019 Physician Member Directory Now Available
As part of its ongoing efforts to connect residents and visitors with quality healthcare providers in Southwest Florida, Collier County Medical Society (CCMS) is pleased to offer its complimentary annual edition of the CCMS Physician Member Directory.
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Foundation of CCMS Invites “Docs & Duffers” to Golf
Registration is open for The Foundation’s 5th Anniversary “Docs and Duffers” charity golf tournament and raffle at Bonita Bay Club Naples on October 6th. Tee-off is at 8:45am, and includes an enjoyable day of golf, awards, and a banquet luncheon. Raffle entrants need not be present to win.
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Foundation of CCMS Announces 2018 Healthcare Scholarship Winners
The board of directors of the Foundation of CCMS is pleased to announce the winners of its 2018 Foundation healthcare scholarship awards: Hannah Klopf, Revenel Metayer, Savannah Moore, Steven Peretiatko, and Daniela Salazar. The final tally of 2018 scholarship awards given by the Foundation is now $36,000.
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CCMS Leaders Awarded State Medical Association Leadership Roles
Local leaders of CCMS recently assumed state leadership roles during the Florida Medical Association Annual Meeting. Dr. Corey Howard was installed as President of the FMA; Executive Director April Donahue was installed as Chair of the Conference of Florida Medical Society Executives; CCMS Alliance Past President Karen Swain was installed as President-Elect of the FMA Alliance; Dr. Rafael Haciski was elected to the FMA’s American Medical Association delegation; and Dr. Ronald Garry was installed as President of the Florida Geriatrics Society.
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FCCMS Announces 2018 Dr. Lascheid Memorial Scholarship Winner
The board of directors of the Foundation of CCMS is pleased to announce that Christy Taylor, MPH, CPH, a Miami resident in the class of 2020 at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, is the winner of their 2018 Dr. William Lascheid Memorial Scholarship for Medical Students.
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Collier County Medical Society Installs 61st President and New Board of Directors
CCMS is pleased to announce the installation of its 2018-2019 president and board of directors. Cesar R. De Leon, D.O. began his one-year term as the 61st CCMS president at the Medical Society’s 2018 Annual Meeting, May 19th at Wyndemere Country Club.
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