ACMS Foundation Feature: Our Giving Kitchen
A Place at the Table: How Our Giving Kitchen Nourishes Purpose, Connection, and Communit By: Rabbi Chezky Rosenfeld Co-founder and Director for Our Giving Kitchen When Rob (a pseudonym) moved to Pittsburgh at age 79 to be closer to his children and grandchildren, he hoped for a meaningful new chapter. But the move left him […]
Infant Feeding, Equity, and the Work Ahead: What ACMS Members Should Know
By: Melanie Mayer, Operations Coordinator | ACMS & ACMS Foundation On May 15, I attended the launch of the Infant Feeding Collaborative, a new initiative managed by Beverly’s PGH—and it was one of those events that reminds you why local partnerships matter. The goal of the Collaborative is simple but powerful: make sure babies get […]
A Sold-Out Success! Women in Healthcare Committee Hosts Skincare Event
By: Haley Thon – ACMS Manager – Membership & Association Services What happens when you mix expert skincare advice, cutting-edge melanoma detection insights, a fabulous dinner, and a sold-out crowd? You get one of the best Women in Healthcare Committee events yet! On March 5, 2025, the Allegheny County Medical Society’s Women in Healthcare Committee […]
Legislative Advocacy Isn’t Organic Chemistry—It’s About Relationships
Contributed By: PAMED Advocacy Team – Contact: Zachary Gates, Senior Director, Government Relations It’s no secret that our political landscape is polarized. From school boards to the halls of Congress, everyone seems angry about something. Finger-pointing has replaced collaboration and problem-solving, and the political noise is deafening. So, what’s the solution? Relationships and Mutual Trust. […]
Supporting Southern California First Responders and Medical Staff Amid Wildfires
Sara Hussey, MBA, CAE – ACMS Executive Director As wildfires continue to devastate Southern California, particularly in the Los Angeles area, our thoughts are with the affected communities and the brave individuals on the front lines. Members of the Allegheny County Medical Society (ACMS) have inquired about ways to provide meaningful support to their counterparts […]
ACMS Foundation Feature: Girls Inc.
Building Strong, Smart, and Bold Futures in Pittsburgh By: Isabel Greenstein, Development Manager, Strong Women, Strong Girls Girls Inc. of Greater Pittsburgh (GIGP) is a girl-serving multi-generational mentorship organization that connects hundreds of girls with caring mentors. For nearly 20 years, Strong Women Strong Girls (SWSG) has been empowering women and girls in Pittsburgh. Now, […]
Giving Thanks – A Year in Review
By: Raymond E. Pontzer, MD – 2024 ACMS President As I wrap up my year as ACMS President and look back at the past year there is much to be thankful for. First off, I remain thankful for the gifts and opportunities that have allowed me to practice for the past 40 years in our […]
ACMS Foundation Feature: The Children’s Home & Lemieux Family Center
Supporting the Adoption Constellation: Expanding Mental Health Services During National Adoption Month By: Erika G. Schmitt, MSW, LSW Director of Counseling & Family Support Services at The Children’s Home & Lemieux Family Center Each November marks National Adoption Month, a time when we raise awareness about adoption. Adoption served as The Children’s Home of Pittsburgh’s […]
ACMS Foundation Feature: HEARTH
Nurturing Independence: HEARTH’s Holistic Approach to Wellness in 2024 By: Megan Lang HEARTH, formerly North Hills Affordable Housing, is a nonprofit organization with the mission to provide a range of supportive services and housing that empowers homeless women with children, who are survivors of domestic violence or other trauma, to become independent, economically self-sufficient, and […]
Final 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Rule
Information from: Joaquin Falcon, MLIS – Director, Federation Relations | American Medical Association On November 1, 2024 the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the final rule for the Calendar Year (CY) 2025 Medicare Physician Payment Schedule. While American Medical Association (AMA) staff continue to analyze and develop a summary of the 3,000+ […]