The Michigan State Medical Society (MSMS) announced today that 13 physicians, a medical group manager and a member of the MSMS Alliance are being recognized by their peers with MSMS Community Service Awards for their various volunteer efforts.  Categories for nomination include volunteer medical service, overseas missionary work and volunteer health education projects, among other…

Dear Kent County Medical Society Member, Many of you have been inundated with emails from MSMS concerning legislative updates and requesting you to take action against the proposed physician tax. Please do not become numb to this message. Your time is valuable. You should have received a fax recently with succinct “talking points” about this…

MSMS has organized a rally in Lansing on Tuesday October 20 to raise awareness about physician issues, including the fight against the proposed physician tax. KCMS is sending a contingent and is sponsoring a bus for travel. If you prefer, you may travel to Lansing independently and meet us there. We welcome your participation! For…

Dr. Peterson wins the Douglas A. Mack Award for Community Collaboration Tom Peterson, MD, Medical Director, Corewell Health Healthier Communities, and Medical Director, Quality Improvement, Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital was recognized on September 28, 2009 at the Healthy Kent 2010 Decade of Celebration event. Dr. Peterson was nominated by the Kent County medical Society Board…