Medical Society News

Volume 9, Issue 8   August 2020

SSVMS' is proud to offer physicians a virtual month of wellness! Featuring presentations from local wellness leaders, and resources and activities aimed at improving well-being, building resilience and helping to bring joy back to your practice of medicine!

Register Now for Wellness Month!

Featured Speakers & Topics

Coping with COVID: Short and Long Term Views Peter Yellowlees, MD   Tuesday, September 1, 2020 7:00PM

Two Part Series: Joy & Meaning in Medicine John Chuck, MD   Tuesdays, September 8 & 15, 2020 6:00PM

Two Part Series: Sleep Science Lydia Wytrzes, MD   Tuesdays, September 22 & 29, 2020 6:00PM

Nutrition Pearls: The Plant-Based Diet Rajiv Misquitta, MD   Tuesday, September 22, 2020 7:00PM

Virtual Physician Lounge Meetups Rewiring JOY using the 4R Approach: Resiliency, Resourcefulness, Relationships, Relevance Amy Ahlfeld, PsyD   Thursdays, September 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2020, 5:30 - 6:30PM

Activities

Virtual Paint & Sip Hosted by The Painted Cork $10/person *Space is extremely limited. Registration required.   Wednesday, September 16, 2020 6:00 - 8:00PM

Virtual Activities Lightning Grand Rounds Giveaways Virtual Socials Medical Student Happy Hour Yoga, Pilates, and Meditation Sessions CME Credits Available

Family Matters: Empowering Your Family to Meet the Uncertainties of the Day  Facilitated by Angela Trapp *Virtual session offered to family members of physicians.   Wednesday, September 9, 2020 6:00PM

In-Person, Small Group Hosted Walk       Facilitated by Steve Seay *Sacramento location TBD. Masks required.   Saturdays, Sept. 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2020 8:00AM

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In the News

CMA Virtual Grand Rounds to focus on COVID-19, children and opening schools; Register today!   New Sacramento County Community COVID-19 Testing Sites   SSVMS, CMA and the California Office of Emergency Services partner to distribute PPE Relief Kits to physician practices in El Dorado, Sacramento and Yolo Counties   Trump administration renews public health emergency   California issues new COVID-19 testing guidelines as demand and cases surges

CMA Webinars | Live and On-Demand

NEW CMA Grand Rounds: COVID-19 - The State of the Pandemic, Children and Opening Schools - No-Cost, CME available

August 11, 2020 | 12-1:30pm

NEW Telehealth Series for Small and Medium Sized Practices: Overview   August 13, 2020 | 12:15-1:15pm   NEW Federal Updates: Latest COVID-19 Relief Legislation, Provider Relief Fund Changes, Paycheck Protection Program   August 20, 2020 | 12:15-1:15pm

Closing, Selling, or Retiring Your Practice   Recorded July 30, 2020   Diversifying Revenue Through Value-Based Care, a Physician's Experience   Recorded July 28, 2020

More CMA Webinars

SSV Medicine | July/August Issue

The coronavirus crisis has been one of the biggest tests the health care system has seen in generations. We are asking our physicians to share their stories, poems, and reflections with us for an upcoming issue of Sierra Sacramento Valley Medicine.    You may email your writings to Lindsay Coate, Director of Programs, at lcoate@ssvms.org.

Read the July/August issue of the Sierra Sacramento Valley Medicine (SSV Medicine)

Upcoming Events | Webinars and Virtual Events

The Secure Act & COVID-19 Legislation Wednesday, August 26, 2020 12:00-1:00PM     Please join Doug Crumley, Private Wealth Advisor with Crumley & Associates, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC   This webinar will cover: 5 Key Considerations for Individuals Key Considerations for Private Practice Owners

Presented by Joe Bidne, Regional Vice President, Retirement Plans Consultant with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC

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ECHO Autism Monthly telementoring program that connects a multidisciplinary team of autism experts at the UC Davis MIND Institute with practitioners in remote locations. More Information

UC Davis Train the Trainer: Primary Care Pain Management Fellowship Expanding and optimizing the chronic pain management workforce. More Information

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