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Dr. Michael A. DellaVecchia, MD, PhD, FACS, elected to serve as Vice President of PAMED

October 30, 2018

HERSHEY, Pa. – Michael A. DellaVecchia, MD, PhD, FACS, our PCMS past President, an ophthalmologist from Philadelphia, was elected by a statewide group of physicians Saturday, October 27 during the…

West Nile Virus Season Update in 2018 in Pennsylvania

October 15, 2018

Philadelphia County Medical Society

State

As of October 8, 2018, the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) has identified 72 human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) infection from 22 counties, which is the highest year-to-date…

AMA Response to Congressional Opioid Legislation

October 10, 2018

Philadelphia County Medical Society

National

The following is a communication from the AMA in response to the advancement of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act bill, originally released on September 28, 2018. After months…

New Accreditation Program Will Elevate Standard of Care for Adults with Congenital Heart Disease

September 13, 2018

Philadelphia County Medical Society

National

Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common birth defect in the United States, diagnosed in one in 100 births; and because of improved disease diagnosis and treatment, individuals with…

Gain Recognition (and Cash) with the PAMED Resident and Fellow Section Clinical Poster Competition

August 13, 2018

Philadelphia County Medical Society

Medical Society

The 14th Annual Resident & Fellow Poster Competition Place: Hershey Lodge, Hershey, Pennsylvania Date: Saturday, Oct. 27 Residents and fellows are invited to submit abstracts for consideration to present at the…

Important Changes Coming to Novitasphere Log in Requirements

August 10, 2018

Philadelphia County Medical Society

National

Novitas, the Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) for Jurisdictions H and Jurisdiction L, has announced important changes to Novitasphere, their free internet portal. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)…

The Philadelphia County Medical Society Installs their 157th President Max E. Mercado, MD

July 18, 2018

Philadelphia County Medical Society

Medical Society

The following is a press release from PCMS originally distributed on July 9, 2018: (Philadelphia, PA – 7/9/18) Max E. Mercado, MD, a board-certified internal medicine specialist, was elected by…

Philly Soda Tax UPHELD By Pa Supreme Court

July 18, 2018

Philadelphia County Medical Society

Local

The Philadelphia County Medical Society received good news from the City’s attorney this morning: The Pa Supreme Court has upheld the Philly Soda tax. PCMS had been part of this…

Rising Numbers of Deaths Involving Fentanyl and Fentanyl Analogs, Including Carfentanil, and Increased Usage and Mixing with Non-opioids

July 13, 2018

Philadelphia County Medical Society

State

The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) is forwarding the following update to healthcare providers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Please report possible cases and/or deaths by…

Photos from President’s Installation 2018 Now Available

July 10, 2018

Philadelphia County Medical Society

Medical Society

Photos taken during the PCMS President’s Installation on June 16, 2018 are now available and can be viewed here: https://client.johnwelsh.photography/pcms2018/ Password: pcms2018

Health Advisory: Testing and Reporting Requirements for West Nile Virus and Other Arboviruses

July 6, 2018

Philadelphia County Medical Society

Uncategorized

Given the detection of mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus (WNV) in Philadelphia and neighboring counties in southeastern PA, risk for human infection is increased. Area healthcare providers should consider…

Health Advisory: Seasonal Increase in Legionnaires’ Disease

July 3, 2018

Philadelphia County Medical Society

Local

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) has detected a seasonal increase in Legionnaires’ disease in the City of Philadelphia. PDPH generally observes an increase in Legionnaires’ disease cases each…

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Philadelphia County Medical Society

Dr. Michael A. DellaVecchia, MD, PhD, FACS, elected to serve as Vice President of PAMED

West Nile Virus Season Update in 2018 in Pennsylvania

AMA Response to Congressional Opioid Legislation

New Accreditation Program Will Elevate Standard of Care for Adults with Congenital Heart Disease

Gain Recognition (and Cash) with the PAMED Resident and Fellow Section Clinical Poster Competition

Important Changes Coming to Novitasphere Log in Requirements

The Philadelphia County Medical Society Installs their 157th President Max E. Mercado, MD

Philly Soda Tax UPHELD By Pa Supreme Court

Rising Numbers of Deaths Involving Fentanyl and Fentanyl Analogs, Including Carfentanil, and Increased Usage and Mixing with Non-opioids

Photos from President’s Installation 2018 Now Available

Health Advisory: Testing and Reporting Requirements for West Nile Virus and Other Arboviruses

Health Advisory: Seasonal Increase in Legionnaires’ Disease

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