Mindfulness with Dr. AnaMaria Lopez
Jefferson is hosting a virtual educational program on mindfulness as a way to mitigate anxiety and fatigue: Practicing mindfulness can assist with uncertainty about the future, depression, fear of recurrence…
Posts by Philadelphia County Medical Society
Possible Increases in Group A Streptococcal Infections
The Pennsylvania Department of Health released a health update on February 16, 2023. Below is a summary. Summary This guidance has been updated based on currently available information about pediatric…
Outbreak of Extensively Drug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa Associated with Artificial Tears
CDC released a health advisory on February 1, 2023. Below is a summary. You can view the full advisory here. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing…
PDPH: Gonorrhea with Decreased Susceptibility
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health released the following health advisory on January 23, 2023: Background: Last week, the CDC reported the identification of 2 cases of a novel strain…
Take action to cancel Medicare payment cuts!
Congress has not yet acted on the physician Medicare payment cuts scheduled to take place on January 1. These cuts could greatly impede patient access to care by forcing many…
Contract Review Program, Dec. 13, 2022: Watch Recording
Watch here: This is a free webinar for Residents, Fellows and young physicians. The presentation focuses on understanding the basic terms of most employment agreements and will examine specific contract…