The election of the President-elect, Speaker, Vice Speaker, AMA Delegates, and AMA Alternate Delegates will be held by ballot on Saturday, May 1, 2010, during the House of Delegates meeting at The Ritz-Carlton in Dearborn.Candidates for District Director positions will be nominated at the District Director Special Briefings in March/April 2010, and then elected by…

The physicians of Orthopedic Associates of Michigan were on the cover The Grand Rapids Press on Tuesday, February 9, 2010. They were highlighted for their great volunteer work in Haiti. You can read the article at www.mlive.com or you can read their blog at http://www.oamichigan.com/haiti/ for more information on their great work in Haiti.

The Kent County Medical Society’s own Gregory Forzley, MD; President Elect, was in the Grand Rapids Business Journal (February 1, 2010 VOL. 28, NO.5) in the article titled “Michigan’s physician shortage is a concern”.

The Kent County Medical Society proudly highlights its members’ work in Haiti.  The many donations of care and compassion are significant and generous.  Please let the KCMS office know of any other things you or other members are doing to support this special humanitarian effort.  By posting these on the KCMS website news blog, we…

Members who pay their dues in full by December 31 will receive one free registration to any MSMS Foundation educational program in 2010, including the Annual Scientific Meeting.

DATE:  December 23, 2009TO:  KCMS MembersFROM: Anita R. Avery, MD, PresidentSUBJECT: Dues reminderAs we fast approach the end of 2009, I wanted to remind you to renew your dues with the Kent County Medical Society.  Your society has worked hard this year to better serve you.If you have paid your 2010 Dues, THANK YOU!!!  Now more than ever, membership…

The Michigan Senate and House today passed legislation (HB 4377) that bans smoking in all workplaces–including bars and restaurants–with the exception of cigar bars, tobacco shops, and non-tribal casinos. Also, the bill was amended to be named after the late Ronald M. Davis, MD, in statute. Doctor Davis was an AMA Past President from Michigan…

Thank you the countless advocates who penned letters, wrote emails, and called on our state legislators and media outlets to fight the proposed 3% physician tax. On October 20, MSMS hosted a White Coat Rally in Lansing consisting of close to 1000 people. The Kent County contingent of 80 was comprised of physicians, alliance members,…