PAMED COVID-19 Physician Survey
The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) is conducting a survey regarding access to PPE, telehealth usage, your CME needs related to the pandemic, and the fears and challenges you have been…
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PA DOH: Changing Epidemiology of COVID-19 Case Demographics
The Pennsylvania Department of Health released the following alert on July 4: Summary: There are increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases associated with travel and social gatherings or social settings, including…
June 23 – Anticipated Increase in Legionellosis Cases Due to Seasonality and Building Reopenings
The following health alert was released by the Pennsylvania Department of Health on June 23: Summary The Pennsylvania Department of Health (PADOH) is alerting health care providers to an anticipated…
KYW: Clinical skills testing postponed due to pandemic, pleasing most med students
Past PCMS President and PAMED President-Elect Dr. Michael DellaVecchia spoke with KYW regarding the postponement of clinical skills testing for medical students as a result of COVID-19. He assured that…
PADOH: Lyme Disease and Other Tickborne Diseases in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Department of Health released the following health advisory on June 2, 2020: Summary Tick bite-related emergency department visits have increased recently in Pennsylvania. Health care providers should have…
PA DOH: Update on Risk Assessment and Work Restrictions for Healthcare Personnel with Potential Exposure to COVID-19
On June 1, the Pennsylvania Department of Health released the following update to their guidance on risk assessment and work restrictions for healthcare personnel with potential exposure to COVID-19: Summary:…