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Jul 17, 2020, 11:08 AM
Erie Surgeon’s 50-Mile Run Raises Money for Food Bank; Recognized as ‘Everyday Hero’ by Pa. Medical Society
David Almeida, MD, MBA, PhD, a vitreoretinal eye surgeon from Erie, has been recognized by the Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) as the July Everyday Hero.
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Jul 10, 2020, 14:00 PM
Doctors Disappointed by Gov. Wolf’s Waiver That Allows Pharmacists to Administer Flu Shots to Children 9 and Under
Under current Pennsylvania law, pharmacists are not authorized to administer flu vaccines to children under 9 years of age. However, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf recently waived this requirement under his COVID-19 emergency declaration.
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Jul 2, 2020, 11:15 AM
Doctors urge Pennsylvanians to wear masks to slow the spread of COVID-19
The recent resurgence of COVID-19 in other states should serve as a reminder to Pennsylvanians that this pandemic is far from finished. We need to remain vigilant and continue to follow guidelines released from the CDC.
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Jul 1, 2020, 14:07 PM
STATEMENT: Bill Aimed at Curbing Assaults on Healthcare Workers Signed Into Law
PAMED has supported SB 351. We are grateful that the Pennsylvania legislature and Gov. Wolf came together to strengthen protections for health care workers.
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Jul 1, 2020, 05:00 AM
Raghavendra Tirupathi, MD - Everyday Hero
An infectious disease physician from Chambersburg has been recognized by PAMED as an Everyday Hero on the Frontline of COVID-19.
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Jun 30, 2020, 10:00 AM
Partnership Aims to Increase Access to PPE for Physicians in Pa.
The partnership between PAMED and ActionPPE will fill a growing need for physicians, nurses, physician assistants and other health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. About 20 percent of physicians say their facility has less than a week’s worth of PPE in stock.
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Jun 24, 2020, 08:00 AM
Eric Bradburn, DO - Everyday Hero
PAMED’s Everyday Hero Award is designed to showcase talented physicians who probably don’t view themselves as heroes, but to patients and colleagues they are.
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Jun 17, 2020, 07:46 AM
Matthew Berger, MD - Everyday Hero
The Pennsylvania Medical Society’s Everyday Hero Award is designed to showcase talented physicians who probably don’t view themselves as heroes, but to patients and colleagues they are.
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Jun 3, 2020, 08:36 AM
Manda Null, DO - Everyday Hero
Colleagues say anesthesiologist Manda Null, DO, has been instrumental in organizing a multidisciplinary COVID-19 emergency response team at UPMC Lititz.
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May 27, 2020, 08:39 AM
Carol Encarnacion, MD & Frank McLaughlin, DO - Everyday Heroes
PAMED’s Everyday Hero Award is designed to showcase talented physicians who probably don’t view themselves as heroes, but to patients and colleagues they are.
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May 20, 2020, 08:36 AM
Jill Owens, MD - Everyday Hero
PAMED’s Everyday Hero Award is designed to showcase talented physicians who probably don’t view themselves as heroes, but to patients and colleagues they are.
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May 14, 2020, 08:30 AM
Survey Highlights Economic Impact of COVID-19 on Facilities Providing Non-Emergency Care in Pa.
New data from PAMED highlights some of the economic challenges physician offices and hospitals have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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May 13, 2020, 08:00 AM
Philadelphia Surgeon Wins Statewide Award for International Voluntary Service
Eric Gokcen, MD, invested seven years of his career improving the lives of the poor in developing African countries such as Kenya and Ethiopia, where he performed thousands of surgeries for children with disabilities.
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May 6, 2020, 18:33 PM
STATEMENT: Gov. Wolf’s Executive Order Granting Medical Liability Immunity to Physicians Falls Short
PAMED reacts to Gov. Tom Wolf's executive order that provides medical liability immunity to physicians who treat COVID-19 patients in certain practice settings.
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May 5, 2020, 08:40 AM
Lebanon County doctor earns PAMED’s Distinguished Service Award for lifetime achievement
Anesthesiologist Donald E. Martin, MD, was named the 2020 recipient of the Pennsylvania Medical Society’s (PAMED) Distinguished Service Award. The Distinguished Service Award is considered the highest honor a member can receive from PAMED.
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Apr 27, 2020, 15:49 PM
STATEMENT: Plan to resume elective procedures in Pennsylvania
Lawrence John, MD, president of the Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED), reacts to the announcement that Pennsylvania is now permitting elective procedures.
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Apr 27, 2020, 09:06 AM
Pennsylvania’s Top Physicians Under 40
Winners were nominated by colleagues and selected by a committee of PAMED members. To appear on the list, physicians must practice in Pennsylvania and be under the age of 40 on Dec. 31, 2020.
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Apr 1, 2020, 08:46 AM
Save Lives by Staying at Home in April
PAMED strongly supports guidelines that call for increased social distancing and isolation as the only means to effectively mitigate the impact of COVID-19.
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Mar 30, 2020, 11:16 AM
STATEMENT: Civil Litigation Involving Health Care Workers Inappropriate During COVID-19 Pandemic
PAMED calls on Chief Justice Thomas Saylor to temporarily suspend depositions of, and all required appearances for, doctors, nurses and other health care professionals as was recently done by the New Jersey Supreme Court.
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Mar 27, 2020, 07:53 AM
PAMED Calls for Medical Liability Relief During COVID-19 Pandemic
The Pennsylvania Medical Society calls on Gov. Tom Wolf to follow New York state’s lead in granting relief on medical liability to health care workers in the commonwealth for COVID-19 cases.