News & Press Releases
CCMS Media Contact: April Donahue, Executive Director, 239-435-7727

Foundation of CCMS hosts Virtual “Wine & Whiskey Pull” Fundraiser
Registration is open now through April 6th. Participants can win bottles of wine and/or whiskey while helping support scholarships to future medical professionals and funding for local healthcare programs in need.

PPE Supplier Partnering with CCMS to Give Businesses $500 in Free PPE
On February 24th SLH Medical Supply is celebrating its one-year anniversary and 2021 by donating $500.00 worth of PPE for 21 hours to any business in the USA who visits the CCMS online PPE store and signs up as a new business customer.

Scholarship Applications for Medical & Healthcare Students are Due March 31st
Foundation of CCMS is officially accepting applications through March 31, 2021 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 Physician Wellness Program receives $30,000 in Contributions from Local Partners
This December, the Southwest Florida Physicians Association gave $20,000 to support the CCMS Physician Wellness Program, and NCH Healthcare System provided $10,000. These contributions help the Program sustain the health and well-being of community physicians, which in turn helps them care for their patients.

CCMS Complimentary 2020-21 Physician Member Directory Now Available
Complimentary copies of the CCMS 2020-21 Directories are available at Collier County libraries and major healthcare facilities. During limited hours, additional copies are also available at the CCMS office in Naples; please call 239-435-7727 to arrange pick-up, or visit your nearest library.

Foundation of CCMS “Docs & Duffers” charity golf tournament raises over $15,000
The Foundation of CCMS recently hosted its 7th Annual “Docs and Duffers” charity golf tournament at Tiburón Golf Club. This signature fundraising event took place September 26th and raised over $15,000 in net proceeds.

SLH Medical Supply partners with CCMS to give businesses $100 in free PPE
Through October 18th, SLH Medical Supply will donate $100 worth of personal protective equipment to any U.S. business who visits the CCMS PPE Online Store with discount code “colliercms” to claim their supplies. After the 18th, new customers receive 10% off their orders.

Foundation of CCMS Announces 2020 Healthcare Scholarship Winners
The board of directors of the Foundation are pleased to announce the winners of its 2020 Foundation Healthcare Scholarship awards: MaryJo Bekhash, Sydney Record, and Yesenia Stephens. Each student will receive a $4,000 scholarship.

Foundation of CCMS Invites “Docs & Duffers” to Golf – UPDATED LOCATION
Registration is open for the 7th Annual “Docs and Duffers” charity golf tournament at Tiburón Golf Club on September 26th. Tee-off is at 8:45am, and includes an enjoyable day of golf, hosted refreshments, a variety of contests, and lunch.

CCMS Installs 63rd President and New Board of Directors
Dr. Rebekah Bernard began her one-year term as the 63rd CCMS president at the Medical Society’s 2020 Virtual Annual Meeting, July 25th.