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Tickborne Diseases in Philadelphia: Recognition, Reporting, and Prevention

May 23, 2019

The height of the 2019 season for tickborne infections in Philadelphia and surrounding areas is quickly approaching. While Lyme disease is the most frequently diagnosed tickborne illness in Philadelphia residents,…

Save the Date: 2019 Annual House of Delegates

May 6, 2019

Philadelphia County Medical Society

Medical Society, State

Save the Date….. 2019 Annual House of Delegates of the Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) will convene its annual meeting at the Hershey Lodge in Hershey, Pennsylvania on Saturday, October 26,…

Potential for Measles Importations Following Passover and Easter Travel

April 23, 2019

Philadelphia County Medical Society

National

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there have been 555 reported cases of measles in 2019, the second greatest number of cases since measles was eliminated…

PCMS AMA delegation meets with incoming AMA President Patrice Harris

April 22, 2019

Philadelphia County Medical Society

Medical Society

On April 17, 2019, the Philadelphia County Medical Society’s AMA delegation met with the incoming AMA President, Patrice Harris, MD, MA. Pictured from Left to Right: Drs., Stephen Permut, Michael…

Health Advisory: Lyme Disease (LD) and Other Tickborne Diseases in Pennsylvania

April 16, 2019

Philadelphia County Medical Society

State

Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) has identified recent sustained increases in tick bite-related emergency department visits in nearly all regions of the state. This trend is expected, as tick exposures…

Health Alert: Hepatitis A, Ongoing Increases in Philadelphia: Recommendations for Diagnosis, Control, and Prevention

April 16, 2019

Philadelphia County Medical Society

Local

Local and National Increases: Across the US, there are outbreaks of hepatitis A in several states, especially among unvaccinated, adult populations at high risk (illicit drug users, homeless persons, and…

Mumps Testing Recommendations

April 15, 2019

Philadelphia County Medical Society

Local

The ongoing mumps outbreak at Temple University in Philadelphia has led to an unusually high number of requests for mumps testing. In order to reduce the burden on our laboratory…

CDC Health Advisory – Influenza Season Continues with an Increase in Influenza A(H3N2) Activity

April 2, 2019

Philadelphia County Medical Society

National

Summary The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this health advisory to notify clinicians that influenza activity remains high in the United States, with an increasing proportion…

Mumps Outbreak at a University in Philadelphia

March 26, 2019

Philadelphia County Medical Society

Local

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health issued the following Health Alert about the ongoing mumps outbreak at Temple University. Since Temple students may seek medical care outside of Philadelphia, please…

Historic Increase in Reported Congenital Syphilis

March 25, 2019

Philadelphia County Medical Society

State

The Pennsylvania Department of Health (PADOH) is providing the following update in response to a significant increase in the 2018 Congenital Syphilis cases reported in the state. In 2018, a…

Health Advisory: Importation of Infectious Diseases and Current Outbreaks: Public Health Recommendations to Manage Travelers

March 21, 2019

Philadelphia County Medical Society

Local

Regardless of the destination, traveling can increase the risk of contracting travel-related infectious diseases. In light of university and school spring breaks and associated travel, the Philadelphia Department of Public…

LiveWell Physicians Weekly Support Group

March 21, 2019

Philadelphia County Medical Society

Local

If our doctors aren’t well, how will our communities be well? An alarming 40% of physicians currently report feeling burnout and/or symptoms of clinical depression. Untreated depression is the leading…

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Philadelphia County Medical Society

Tickborne Diseases in Philadelphia: Recognition, Reporting, and Prevention

Save the Date: 2019 Annual House of Delegates

Potential for Measles Importations Following Passover and Easter Travel

PCMS AMA delegation meets with incoming AMA President Patrice Harris

Health Advisory: Lyme Disease (LD) and Other Tickborne Diseases in Pennsylvania

Health Alert: Hepatitis A, Ongoing Increases in Philadelphia: Recommendations for Diagnosis, Control, and Prevention

Mumps Testing Recommendations

CDC Health Advisory – Influenza Season Continues with an Increase in Influenza A(H3N2) Activity

Mumps Outbreak at a University in Philadelphia

Historic Increase in Reported Congenital Syphilis

Health Advisory: Importation of Infectious Diseases and Current Outbreaks: Public Health Recommendations to Manage Travelers

LiveWell Physicians Weekly Support Group

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