ACMS Foundation Feature: South Hill Interfaith Movement
Hunger Hits Home By Rachel White, Development and Communications Manager, South Hill Interfaith Movement Hunger in America is widely documented. According to Feeding America, one in five children faces hunger. In total, more than 44 million Americans grapple with food insecurity. Locally, 60,000 Pittsburghers struggle to access healthy foods. According to the City of Pittsburgh, […]
Putting Self-Care in Healthcare 2024 – The Next Step Forward
By: Sara Hussey, MBA, CAE – ACMS Executive Director The Allegheny County Medical Society’s “Putting Self-Care in Healthcare” campaign focuses on promoting wellness and self-care practices among healthcare professionals, particularly the physicians within our ACMS membership. Recognizing the high levels of stress and burnout in the medical field, this campaign emphasizes the importance of mental, […]
ACMS Foundation Feature: Community Human Services
Community Human Services is Addressing the Immediate Housing and Food Challenges Impacting Individuals and Families Across the Greater Pittsburgh Area Author: Taylor Matulis, Marketing Coordinator Community Human Services Founded in 1970, Community Human Services (CHS) believes that safe, affordable housing and nutritious food are fundamental human rights, and we strive to make them accessible to […]
ACMS Foundation Feature: MAYA
“A Rock in a Storm”: Doula Care (and more) at MAYA Organization Kate Pendlebury, Development Director Welcome to MAYA! And welcome to the world of birth equity. You may be familiar with the 2019 report produced by the Gender Equity Commission of the City of Pittsburgh, which described the dire outcomes that local Black birthing […]
E-License Now Available – Download and Print Your License Certificate via the Bureau of Professional & Occupational Affairs
By: Eileen Taylor – ACMS Manager – Membership & Association Services Did you see the announcement from PAMED’s Dose? The Bureau of Professional & Occupational Affairs has announced that physicians can now download and print their own medical license certificates. The new certificates include a QR code that directs licensees to the PA Licensing System […]
ACMS Foundation Feature: Homeless Children’s Education Fund
HCEF Helps Students Experiencing Homelessness Soar with Post-Secondary Education Scholarships Author: Kesa Ahomana, Development Manager Founded in 1999, the mission of the Homeless Children’s Education Fund (HCEF) is to advance the education of children and youth experiencing homelessness in Southwestern PA, guiding them to be productive, empowered citizens. Any child, youth, or young adult who […]
ACMS Foundation Feature: United Methodist Church Union
The Mission of the United Methodist Church (Church Union) is to transform communities, lives, and hearts. This past April, Church Union celebrated its 130th Anniversary of empowering change in this region! Given our name, most people mistake us for a church or perhaps a union of churches. Still, we are actually a social service agency […]
It’s Been a Busy Month for Non-Compete Legislation
By: Sara Hussey, MBA, CAE – ACMS Executive Director It has been an interesting and busy month for legislation around non-compete agreements. Earlier this month, Pennsylvania state legislation passed its first hurdle when HB 1633 passed with significant bipartisan support in the PA State House, with a 150-50 vote. This legislation seeks to prohibit medical […]
ACMS Announces the Launch of the Physician Wellness Program
By: Sara Hussey, MBA, CAE – ACMS Executive Director The Allegheny County Medical Society Foundation has created an innovative Physician Wellness Program (PWP) to address physician mental health and burnout. The major announcement and details of the initiative were unveiled April 18, 2024 during ACMS Honors at the Heinz History Center. The mental health booking […]
ACMS Members Encouraged to Take Action on Noncompete Bill
By: Sara Hussey, MBA, CAE – ACMS Executive Director In the April 11 edition the PAMED e-newsletter, “The Dose” it was shared that The PA House Health Committee approved House Bill 1633. This is legislation that would prohibit the use of noncompete provisions in physician employment contracts. The bill now awaits consideration by the full […]