A strong Kent Delegation represented West Michigan physicians at the MSMS House of Delegates in Dearborn, MI on April 27-29.  Members participated in Reference Committees defending resolutions authored by KCMS physicians. 

Kent County Medical Society Member, Dr. Diana Bitner was highlighted on WOOD TV8’s  eightWest for being the keynote speaker at a Women’s Health Event with the Corewell Health Medical Group titled “Doctor Dialogue: Healthy Aging in an Unhealthy World.”

Phillip G. Wise, MD, KCMS President-Elect (pictured right), was on hand with Lt. Governor, Brian Calley, to sign Autism Insurance Legislation. The bill requires insurance companies to pay for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis and treatment for children up to age 18. The legislation will also cover occupational therapy (OT) for sensory-based interventions and speech…

The Kent Delegation participated in a District Briefing Dinner for District 5 at Bistro Bella Vita.  The Delegation prepared for the MSMS House of Delegates where eight resolutions were proposed by Kent County Delegation, led by Domenic Federico, MD.

Dr. Robyn Hubbard, a Kent County Medical Society Member and an OB/GYN with Grand Rapids Women’s Health was featured on the WZZM13 Healthy You Segment. Dr. Hubbard was a featured guest during their “Just Ask: How to Handle Heavy Periods” segment.

The month of March is set aside to bring awareness to colorectal cancer and the screenings that can save lives. Dr. Donald Kim with Corewell Health Medical Group and a member of the Kent County Medical Society was a featured guest on the WOOD TV8’s eightWest segment titled “The third most common cancer may surprise you:…

To the many physicians that attended the Kent County Medical Society February CME Update: Thank you for taking time from your weekend to attend the event, we hope you found the program to be informative and time well spent. Special thanks to our speakers who gifted their time and knowledge to provide critical information at…

Special “Thank You” to the generous vendors who helped to support the KCMS CME Events.  We appreciate the gifts of time and support for the CME events.  January CME FIT KIDS 360 www.fitkids360.org KEYSTONE PHARMACY  www.keystonerx.com MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY – COLLEGE OF HUMAN MEDICINE  www.humanmedicine.msu.edu PNC HEALTHCARE  www.pnc.com/healthcare REV BUSINESS SOLUTIONS www.revbusiness.com  February CME Chemical Bank…

Dr. Jessica Keto, a breast surgeon with Saint Mary’s Health Care and new member of the Kent County Medical Society was featured on the WZZM13 Healthy You Segment.  Dr. Keto was a featured guest during their “Just Ask: Breast Surgery study & other surgical options” segment. To watch the video click here: www.wzzm13.com/Just-Ask-Breast-Surgery-study–other-surgical-options

Dr. Steven Ringler a physician with Center for Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery in Grand Rapids and a KCMS member was featured on the WZZM13 segment on the treatments of lip wrinkles.