News & Press Releases
CCMS Media Contact: April Donahue, Executive Director, 239-435-7727
Dr. Catherine Kowal named CCMS Physician of the Year
CCMS is pleased to announce that Catherine Kowal, M.D. is the recipient of the 8th Annual CCMS Physician of the Year Award, which honors a CCMS member who deserves special recognition for exemplary contributions to the practice of medicine and/or outstanding service to our community.
CCMS Hosts the 13th Annual Women’s Health Forum – “Good Health in Our Changing Times”
As part of their ongoing initiative to connect residents and visitors with high quality healthcare in Southwest Florida, CCMS and the Foundation of CCMS are pleased to host the 13th Annual Women’s Health Forum, a free health education event, on Saturday, April 23rd.
Scholarship Applications for Medical & Healthcare Students are Due March 31st
The board of directors of the Foundation of CCMS is officially accepting applications for two scholarship award programs: the Dr. William Lascheid Memorial Scholarship for medical students and Healthcare Student Scholarships for students enrolled in or accepted to healthcare degree programs.
CCMS Honors Physician of the Year, COVID-19 Leaders, and New Board President at Annual Meeting Celebration
CCMS members and guests met to honor local physicians at the CCMS 2021 Annual Meeting Celebration on November 13th at Arthrex One Conference Center. The event, rescheduled from this summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic, featured in-person award presentations and recognition of the 2021-22 CCMS President.
Foundation of CCMS hosts Virtual Wine Pull Fundraiser
Registration is open now through Dec. 6th. Participants can win bottles of wine or gift cards while helping support scholarships to future medical professionals and funding for local healthcare programs in need.
Complimentary 2021-2022 CCMS Physician Member Directory Now Available
The CCMS Directory lists the office contact information and practice specialty for nearly 600 actively practicing physicians in our community. Complimentary copies are available at Collier County libraries.
CCMS Video Campaign: What did COVID-19 take from me?
Collier County residents share the impact that COVID-19 has had on their lives. Protect yourself and get vaccinated today!
CCMS Physician Wellness Program receives $20,000 Contribution, Offers Service to Non-Member Physicians
This fall, the Southwest Florida Physicians Association (SWFPA) contributed $20,000 to support the CCMS Physician Wellness Program, which features confidential, convenient, cost-free access to professional psychological services for all Medical Society physician members. During the COVID-19 pandemic, CCMS has also extended these services to physicians in the county who are not currently members.
Foundation of CCMS “Docs & Duffers” charity golf tournament raises over $26,000
The 8th Annual “Docs and Duffers” charity golf tournament raised over $26,000 in net proceeds with participation from 100 golfers, 21 sponsors, and 19 volunteers. Proceeds benefit the Foundation’s scholarships for future medical professionals and funding for local healthcare programs in need
Women in Medicine 2021
When Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman physician in the United States, graduated from medical school in 1849, I bet she would little suspect the number of women who would be physicians today or that a month would be dedicated to celebrating our contributions.