News & Press Releases
CCMS Media Contact: April Donahue, Executive Director, 239-435-7727
“Docs & Duffers” raises nearly $28,000
The Foundation of CCMS 9th Annual “Docs and Duffers” charity golf tournament raised nearly $28,000 in net proceeds with participation from 116 golfers and 20 sponsors.
CCMS Member Post-Hurricane Resources Directory
We are thinking of all who are affected by Hurricane Ian. Review these resources for local, state, and federal programs to assist in recovery efforts.
CCMS Takes Action to Prevent Physician Suicide
National Physician Suicide Awareness Day on September 17 encourages individual and system action to better support physicians’ mental health and wellbeing.
Foundation of CCMS Announces 2022 Healthcare Scholarship Winners
The Foundation of CCMS is pleased to announce the winners of its 2022 Foundation Healthcare Scholarship awards: Aline Dort, Rebecca Henkind, Juliana Pena Lopez, and Emma Stock.
CCMS Installs New President and Board of Directors
Dr. Rebecca Smith began her one-year term as the 65th CCMS president at the Medical Society’s 2022 Annual Meeting, July 16th at Arthrex One Conference Center.
Foundation of CCMS Invites “Docs & Duffers” to Golf
Registration is open for the 9th Annual “Docs & Duffers” charity golf tournament and raffle at Bonita Bay Club Naples on September 24th. Tee-off is at 8:45am, and includes an enjoyable day of golf, hosted refreshments, prizes, and an awards luncheon. Open to the public.
Foundation of CCMS Announces 2022 Dr. Lascheid Memorial Scholarship Winner
Yordan Urrutia, graduate of Lorenzo Walker Technical High School in Naples in the class of 2024 at Florida State University College of Medicine, is the winner of the Foundation’s 2022 Dr. William Lascheid Memorial Scholarship for Medical Students.
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.