Introducing…Self Care Summer!
By: Isabella Lin – ACMS Summer Intern Yes, we are already in the middle of summer, but now, the hottest and busiest time of the season, is the time to prioritize you. This blog will be a weekly series every Friday, with recipes, lifehacks, and mindfulness tips to get your weekend started. Let’s start off […]
American College of Surgeons – Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter Most Interesting Cases 2023
On Wednesday, May 31, 2023, the SWPA Chapter of the American College of Surgeons hosted its annual Most Interesting Case Presentations. Members of the ACS-SWPA and their guests, and students and residents from local programs met again at Monterey Bay Fish Grotto for networking, dinner, and a fun competition. This annual program hosts interesting case […]
ACMS Announces the Launch of The Women in Healthcare Committee
At the May 9th ACMS Board of Directors meeting, the ACMS Board unanimously approved the creation of the ACMS Women in Healthcare Committee. The ACMS Women in Healthcare Committee has been created to provide a space dedicated to inspiring all ACMS members to support and mentor women physicians; to encourage their interest and active participation […]
POLST Legislation Introduced in PA Senate: What’s in the bill?
By: Lisa George, MPH, CHES – Jewish Healthcare Foundation A significant step has been made toward establishingPennsylvania Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) as law in the Commonwealth. On April 19, Senator Gene Yaw (R-23rd District) introduced Senate Bill 631, which would codify POLST for use by medical professionals across all healthcare settings to document treatment […]
Information on the Medication Access and Training Expansion (MATE) Act Training Requirement – Information and FAQ’s
On June 27, 2023, a new one-time requirement will go into effect for all DEA prescribers to complete 8 hours of education on the treatment of management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorder. The team at the Allegheny County Medical Society has worked with the DEA to put together some information and […]
A Quick Guide: The End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE)
By: Jenny Bender, MPH, BSN, RN, CIC We are now three years into the COVID-19 pandemic and the CDC reports that cases, deaths, and hospitalizations have been steadily declining, noting that much of the US population has some form of immunity (either due to natural infection or vaccination).1 Based on these trends, the Department of Health […]
National Nutrition Month – Incorporating Healthy Habits into a Busy Schedule
By: Devon L Kroesche, MS RDN LDN – Director of Marketing & Registered Dietitian Nutritionist at Case Specific Nutrition Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month? National Nutrition Month® is an annual campaign created 50 years ago in 1973 by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During the month of March, everyone is invited to learn about […]
Specialty Group Spotlight: Allegheny County Immunization Coalition
Introduction by: Melanie Mayer, ACMS Marketing and Administrative Assistant Blog by Vice President of the ACIC Ashley Ayres MBA, BS, CIC Director, Infection Prevention UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside Infection Prevention and Control The Allegheny County Medical Society provides association management support to several specialty associations. ACMS staff members provide administrative support and resources to these smaller groups who […]
FTC Proposes a Rule to Prohibit Non-Compete Agreements
Article written by: Jeremy V. Farrell, Esq., Ryan James, Esq. and Michael A. Cassidy, Esq. of Tucker Arensberg, P.C. On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) took a dramatic step by proposing a new rule that would prohibit companies from entering into non-compete agreements with its workers. The proposed rule, if approved, takes sweeping action to […]
“Physician, Heal Thyself”
By: Natalie Gentile, MD – Family Medicine Doctor With the new year inevitably comes new year’s resolutions. By definition, resolutions are resolute, finite, inflexible. On the other hand, there are intentions. These are more fluid ideas and goals toward which we can aim. If we don’t reach those goals, intentions can be readdressed and reset. Resolutions […]