Patient Information & Public Health
It is the mission of CCMS to: Serve the needs of our physician members so they can better serve the needs of the community.
As part of that mission, it is important that we provide our members and their patients educational information on issues affecting the health of our community.
CCMS Physicians Care – The COVID-19 Pandemic
Learn more about how physicians are caring for our community during the pandemic, and resources to help you stay healthy and safe.
Where can I get my COVID Vaccine? – Florida’s Vaccine Locator (floridahealthcovid19.gov)
More Vaccine Resources:
Partial List of Additional Vaccine Appointment Resources
Public Awareness Campaign Aims to Move the Needle on Vaccine Hesitancy
Destination Health Video: Local Physicians Unite to Battle COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy
COVID-19 Vaccine Presentation from Florida Department of Health – Collier County
Dept. of Health-Collier COVID-19 Vaccine FAQs
Obtaining COVID-19 Vaccination Records
Additional COVID Resources:
COVID-19 Guidelines, Variants, Vaccines FAQs
Weekly Florida COVID Report
COVID Testing Site Locator
CDC COVID Data Tracker
Find Monoclonal Antibody Sites
CCMS COVID Resources Archive
CCMS Physicians Care: The COVID-19 Crisis
Our safety recommendations:
** Obtain a COVID vaccination if eligible
** Continue physical distancing / Avoid large groups
** Limit interactions outside your homes
** Wear a mask or face-covering in public
** Wash your hands frequently, scrubbing for 20 seconds
** Stay home when showing any symptoms
CCMS Physicians Care:
Compassion Continues During the COVID-19 Outbreak
featuring our community’s healthcare providers
Video: Compassion Continues During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Article: Compassion Continues During the COVID-19 Outbreak
CCMS Physicians Care
Learn more about the physician-patient relationship with spotlights on local physicians and patients. CCMS physicians have the heart and the training to provide your medical care. And they are on your team.
CCMS Physicians Care:
Building Life-long Trust
featuring Dr. Leela Lavasani
Video – Building Life-long Trust
Article – Building Life-long Trust
CCMS Physicians Care:
Bringing heart and training to the practice of medicine
featuring Dr. Carlos Portu
CCMS Women’s Health Forum
A FREE PUBLIC EVENT featuring educational talks from local physicians, an exhibit hall featuring services for women, and light refreshments.
The Women’s Health Forum is a public service event presented in conjunction with the Foundation of CCMS to provide informative presentations on women’s health topics. Physician members of CCMS give talks in breakout sessions to 350-400 attendees at this annual morning event each winter/spring. View our events page for details on the next Women’s Health Forum.
Helpful Resources for Patients
CCMS Speakers Bureau
Give your organization the best physician speakers in Collier County. CCMS member speakers are available to speak to your group meeting on a variety of healthcare topics and issues of concern to those interested in promoting good health. There is no charge for this service. Email us for details.
Healthcare Information & Support
- Advocacy Center for Persons with Disabilities
- Area Agency on Aging
- Collier County Health Services and Resources
- Community Blood Center
- Drug Free Collier/Operation Medicine Cabinet
- Florida Board of Medicine
- Leadership Coalition on Aging
- Medicaid Information
- Medicare Information
- National Alliance on Mental Illness – Collier Co.
- Patient’s Bill of Rights & Responsibilities
CCMS Patient/Physician Grievance Program
The CCMS Grievance Committee helps patients and members resolve misunderstandings and communication difficulties. This valuable service assists patients and physicians in settling disputes as an alternative to the patient seeking resolution within the legal system. Email us for more information.