The Pennsylvania Department of Health released a Health Advisory on August 23, 2021: Summary: During Calendar Year (CY) 2020, Pennsylvania (exclusive of Philadelphia) reported a 21.83% increase in gonorrhea, from…
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health, a partner of Project Firstline, is requesting healthcare workers to complete a Learning Needs Assessment Survey by August 6, 2021. This is a short,…
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health released the following advisory on July 12, 2021: Update on Myocarditis and Pericarditis after mRNA COVID-19 Vaccination Summary Points: Rare cases of heart inflammation…
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 28, 2021 – Philadelphia County Medical Society announces the installation of the 160th President, Stephen R. Permut, MD, JD, the celebration of Natalia Ortiz-Torrent, MD, DFAPA, FACLP,…
The Philadelphia County Medical Society (PCMS) has awarded N. Scott Adzick, MD, Surgeon-in-Chief at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), the 2021 Strittmatter Award, its most prestigious scientific honor. The award recognizes…
On June 3, 2021, the Pennsylvania Department of Health released the following advisory: Summary With the ongoing threat of COVID-19, providers are encouraged to consider all options for COVID-19 treatment.…
In honor of Memorial Day, Pennsylvania Medical Society President, Dr. Michael DellaVecchia, sat down with retired U.S. Navy Captain Louis Cavaliere to discuss the story of the Four Chaplains who…
The Philadelphia County Medical Society is promoting COVID-19 vaccine awareness. Please watch and share the videos below. For more information, please visit: https://www.allfaithsvaccinationcampaign.org/ English: Español: Español:
Our 10th Annual Clinical Update in Gastroenterology was held on Saturday, May 1, 2021. You can watch the individual lectures below. We wish to thank our sponsors for their generous…
PCMS is working with area health care systems to continue to raise awareness about colorectal cancer and screening. Jefferson Health is conducting a study on the topic: Learn more about…
March 30 is Doctors Day. PCMS would like to take this opportunity to thank all our physicians for their dedication and commitment in bringing joy of health and goodness to…
The Maternal Telehealth Access Project and partners are pleased to offer several virtual training opportunities in Spring 2021 to support maternity care providers and organizations to navigate the challenges of…
