San Bernardino County Medical Society

ACEs Aware Webinar: Elevating Youth Voice: Talking to Adolescents and Young Adults about ACEs

In this webinar, ACEs Aware youth and young adult patient advisors will share their recommendations for how health care teams can discuss ACEs and toxic stress with young patients. Participants will also hear a clinician's perspective on approaches to addressing ACEs and toxic stress among adolescent patients.

Thursday, September 26, 2024 | 12 – 1 pm
Register Now: https://training.acesaware.org/aa/detail?id=2234&vtid=6234

👟 This year's VIBE 5k and Family Fun Run (Sun., Sept. 29) to help us raise money for mental health and wellness initiatives in the I.E. is just around the corner.

The free community festival includes a day of health, wellness, community resources, and fun! Bring out your family and friends to Sylyan Park, Redlands from 8am-1pm.

💚 Hosted by the Alliance for Community Transformation and Wellness - ACTW, established in 2014 in response to the stigma associated with caring for our mental health and with the goal of engaging the Inland Empire (IE) in conversations about, and action toward, mental health and wellness.

👟 Register for the VIBE 5k and Family Fun Run to help us raise money for mental health and wellness initiatives in the I.E.

🤩 Join us for a day of health, wellness, community resources, and fun!

✨ VIBE Health and Wellness Festival is a free community event featuring a 5k and Family Fun Run fundraiser.

🗓️ Mark your calendars for Sunday, Sept 29.

📍Bring out your family and friends to Sylyan Park, Redlands from 8A-1P.

💚 The Alliance for Community Transformation and Wellness (ACTW) was established in 2014 in response to the stigma associated with caring for our mental health and with the goal of engaging the Inland Empire (IE) in conversations about, and action toward, mental health and wellness.

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State health regulators have fined Blue Shield of California $250,000 for illegally charging hundreds of its members for contraceptive health care services. The insurance company also paid $228,254 in reimbursements to the members who were incorrectly billed, the California Department of Managed Health Care announced on Thursday. Under state law, health insurance companies must cover contraceptive drugs, devices and products such as birth control and intrauterine devices (IUDs) at no cost to the patient.

Read more >>
https://www.kqed.org/news/12002586/california-fines-blue-shield-for-illegally-charging-patients-for-contraceptives.

California Fines Blue Shield for Illegally Charging Patients for Contraceptives | KQED California law requires health insurance providers to fully cover contraceptives. Blue Shield of California charged hundreds of its patients anyway.

ICYMI - September is Women In Medicine Month! Let's celebrate these physicians for their dedication and expertise by becoming and being examples for future women who dream of becoming a doctor.

Women in Medicine Month The Women Physicians Section (WPS) honors physicians who have offered their time, wisdom and support to advance women with careers in medicine.

Interesting survey findings which reinforce the prevailing view that it’s inappropriate to overload the Medical Board of California with non physician members along with other findings…

'Be Just and Fair': Medscape Physicians' Thoughts on Medical Boards Report 2024 Physicians describe their state medical board's reputation when it comes to license actions and lesser actions such as fines. They reveal who they think files board complaints.

Happy Labor Day to our SBCMS members and workers of every field! The world is built on your contributions, and they all deserve respect.

In observance of the holiday, SBCMS will be closed on Monday, September 2.

Last week, the Members of the Medical Board of California (Board) elected Kristina D. Lawson, J.D., to continue serving as Board president. In addition, Board members chose Dr. James M. Healzer, M.D., to be the Board's vice president, and Dr. Michelle Anne Bholat, M.D., MPH, as Board secretary. Lawson has served as Board President since May 2024, and previously from November 2020 to August 2023. Dr. Healzer was previously the Board's Secretary.

Read more >>
https://www.mbc.ca.gov/News/News-Releases/2024-08-30.aspx.

Medical Board of California The Medical Board of California licenses and disciplines doctors, handles complaints against physicians and offers public-record information.

Did you miss our "The Data Exchange Framework: Lessons Learned & New Opportunities" webinar? Watch the recording & hear front-line experts discuss issues such as DxF governance & enforcement, privacy & consent, security, & more.

Watch it hear >> https://youtu.be/5cn3Uhv2ZoQ?si=7TaP73QKnQYWfNLl.

Need more information about Manifest MedEx, contact the Inland Empire Health Information Organization at 951-686-3342 or [email protected].

MX Webinar: The Data Exchange Framework: Lessons Learned and New Opportunities

Research from CDC shows that the lifetime economic burden of Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE)-related health conditions per affected adult in the US is a staggering $2.4M. That’s $88K annually per affected adult.

ACEs Aware is dedicated to providing clinicians and health care teams with evidence-based strategies for preventing and treating the effects of toxic stress in patients.

Explore the research: https://bit.ly/4agK43S.

Have you signed up for the Redlands Community Hospital (RCH) Annual Orthopedic Professionals workshop on Saturday, November 2 from 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m? This workshop is offered as part of RCH's continuing education classes to discuss the latest neurological treatments. Space is limited, visit the link to learn more and register.

Starting September 4, may begin submitting applications to residency programs. Search over 13,000 ACGME-accredited programs on FREIDA™, the AMA Residency and Fellowship Database! http://spr.ly/6189l4KJB

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Study finds critically ill influenza patients face double the risk of acute kidney injury compared to COVID-19 patients Researchers at the LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) revealed that critically ill patients with influenza A have a significantly higher risk of developing acute kidney injury (AKI) than those with COVID-19. The findings, published in eClinicalMedicine, highlight the impor...

🌟 Join Us for Exciting Events & Learning Opportunities! 🌟

Whether you're looking to connect with fellow members, expand your knowledge, or simply have some fun, there's something for everyone!

🎉 Upcoming Social Events:
* Sep. 19 @ 6:00pm - SBCMS Fall Mixer
* Nov. 8 @ 9:00am - SBCMS/PMGBF Golf Tournament

📚 Educational Sessions:
* Sep. 5 @ 12:15pm - Annual OSHA Training
* Sep. 10 @ 12:00pm - Virtual Grand Rounds: CA Surgeon General on Strong Start and Beyond

Don't miss out on these great opportunities to network, learn, and grow with us! Mark your calendars, invite your colleagues, and let's make the most of these events together!

Visit www.sbcms.org/Events for more details. Share this post with your network. We can't wait to see you there! 🎉

SBCMS/CMA has partnered with Lockton Affinity to administer the CMA Insurance Program. Whether you operate independently or as part of a group practice, are beginning your career or considering retirement, this program offers key benefits to help protect you through all stages as a medical provider.

Visit Lockton Affinity at https://locktonaffinitycma.com/.

Bill aimed at getting more addiction treatment to older adults heads to Newsom The bill is meant to streamline the process for Skilled Nursing Facilities to begin offering treatment.

📢 The application for our Students to Service Loan Repayment Program is now open!

If you’re a medical, dental, physician assistant, or nursing student in your last year of school, you could be eligible for up to $120,000 in loan repayment.

Let us provide the financial freedom you need to focus on making a difference. Apply today: https://bit.ly/3WGG5su

How physician specialty choices change between M2 and graduation Survey data shows that most medical students change their specialty choices, and there are clear trends in which specialties are the beneficiaries.

🌟 Apply now for the Wasserman Education Fund of CALACAP (WEFC)! 🌟 Honoring Dr. Saul Wasserman, this fund supports emerging Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists in advocacy and policy. $500 per ROCAP region. Deadline: Oct 4, 2024. Details: https://bit.ly/WassFund

Two California hospitals are moving forward with plans to suspend labor and delivery services this fall, according to local news reports. Hemet (Calif.) Global Medical Center, a 327-bed facility, plans to close its labor and delivery department this fall. ... Births and intensive care services at the 49-bed Santa Paula (Calif.) Hospital are scheduled to end on Oct. 15, pending approval by state officials, according to the Ventura County Star. (Gamble, 8/27)

Read more >> https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/care-coordination/california-hospitals-plan-labor-and-delivery-closures.html?utm_campaign=CHL%3A%20Daily%20Edition&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8s3hX0PRMOWDaxbmzwrlUXfOTyWjpsBWlwQlLmPp7ahcf6pSi8cvdlrejcSWBW-IvWlhNaQ3alp4E1GhAgIKd7bo6F6w&_hsmi=321894203&utm_content=321894203&utm_source=hs_email.

California hospitals plan labor and delivery closures Two California hospitals are moving forward with plans to suspend labor and delivery services this fall, according to local news reports.

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In the past five years, over 100 rural hospitals have stopped delivering babies, contributing to the 57% of rural U.S. hospitals that lack labor and delivery services.

This finding comes from the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform. Its July report details the number of rural hospitals by state that lack maternity care services, those that do offer such services, the financial losses incurred from maternity care and the travel time to the nearest hospital providing OB services.

Read more >> https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/care-coordination/57-of-rural-hospitals-lack-maternity-care-19-states-with-the-biggest-gaps.html.

57% of rural hospitals lack maternity care: 19 states with the biggest gaps In the past five years, over 100 rural hospitals have stopped delivering babies, contributing to the 57% of rural U.S. hospitals that lack labor and delivery services.

Do you know what today is? It’s the BIRTHDAY of one Ms. Debbie Long, the community outreach manager extraordinaire for SBCMS! Debbie rounds our team, manages the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Medical Reserve Corps, oversees a myriad of projects at the medical society and our affiliated non profits, and just adds a lot of fun and laughter to our staff and our daily work! Thank you Debbie and here’s wishing you an incredible birthday! 🥳 🎈🎊🎉🎁🎀🛍️🪩 (We hope you’re watching an Elvis movie!!) 🎥

Congenital syphilis rising in US, tied to preterm birth, hospital stay, costs U.S. congenital syphilis rates rose from 2016 to 2020 and were linked to preterm birth, longer hospital length of stay and higher costs with race/ethnicity, insurance, income, admission year and hospital characteristics tied to likelihood.“It is critical to further understand the economic and....