Upcoming Opportunities from NEPO for Physician and Medical Student Involvement The Network of Ethnic Physician Organizations (NEPO), a cornerstone program of the CMA Foundation consisting of over 50 ethnic physician organizations across California has several upcoming opportunities for physician and medical student involvement. June 20, 2016 CMA, Medical Student NEPO, Network of Ethnic Physician Organizations 0 0 Comment Read More »
Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization (MACRA) Action Kit The AMA has prepared a "Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization (MACRA) Action Kit" to help educate physicians on the law and begin to prepare physicians' practices for MACRA. June 17, 2016 Medicare MACRA, Medicare 0 0 Comment Read More »
SFDPH Health Update: Orlando Mass Shooting Tragedy The tragic mass shooting at a LGBTQ club in Orlando, Florida, on June 12th has impacted many of us. San Francisco Department of Public Health is committed to supporting the community in coping with the aftermath of this traumatic event. The following information is provided to enhance the ability of providers to meet the needs of their patients. June 16, 2016 SF Dept of Public Health Health Update, Orlando Mass Shooting, San Francisco Department of Public Health 0 0 Comment Read More »
Disarm the Deranged San Francisco Chronicle Op-Ed by Steve Heilig June 15, 2016 Guest Blog, Public Health gun control, orlando, shooting 0 0 Comment Read More »
SFDPH Health Advisory: Benzathine Penicillin G Shortage The manufacturer has announced a temporary shortage of Bicillin® L-A (penicillin G benzathine suspension) affecting three formulations: Bicillin L-A 600,000U Pediatric Injection, Bicillin L-A 1,200,000U/2mL, and Bicillin L-A 2,400,000U/4mL. The shortage is expected to resolve by July 2016. June 9, 2016 SF Dept of Public Health health advisory, Benzathine, Benzathine Penicillin G, San Francisco Department of Public Health 0 0 Comment Read More »