PAMED News

Jan 10, 2022, 09:08 AM

CDC and PA DOH Recommend Pfizer Booster Dose For Children Ages 12 And Older Following Federal Approval

This week the CDC and the PA Department of Health confirmed that children ages 12 and older are now eligible for a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster.

Jan 5, 2022, 13:58 PM

Bills Ensuring Prescription Savings Protections for Elderly Pennsylvanians Signed by Gov. Wolf

Recent legislation signed into law by Gov. Wolf ensures prescription savings protections for elderly Pennsylvanians.

Jan 4, 2022, 10:07 AM

Understanding the No Surprises Act: Federal Legislation Passed Aimed at Curbing Surprise Billing and Interim Final Rules Issued-PAMED joins AMA and other stakeholders in submitting comments

Dec 22, 2021, 14:47 PM

FDA Authorizes First Oral Antiviral for Treatment of COVID-19

On Wednesday, the FDA issued an emergency use authorization for Pfizer’s Paxlovid, an antiviral pill for oral use, to treat mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in adults and children ages 12 years of age and older.

Dec 22, 2021, 10:24 AM

Dr. DellaVecchia tenure as President of PAMED

This article is a contribution to the next issue of Philadelphia Medicine Magazine.

Dec 22, 2021, 10:00 AM

Pennsylvania Medical Society Releases Resources to Address Vaccine Hesitancy in the Spanish Speaking Community

The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) continues to address COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy, especially in diverse communities, this time in the Latino/Hispanic community.

Dec 21, 2021, 11:34 AM

Medical Boards Issues Proposed Regulations Regarding Naturopathic Doctors

The State Board of Medicine has issued proposed regulations implementing the provisions of the Naturopathic Doctor Registration Act, Act 128 of 2016.

Dec 16, 2021, 10:29 AM

PA House Health Committee Hearing

The PA House Health Committee held a public hearing on Monday to hear testimony on COVID-19 treatment options and to discuss the merits of House Bill 1741.

Dec 15, 2021, 12:52 PM

COVID-19 and Overrun Emergency Departments

As we face high COVID-19 and flu infection rates, social media and the news have been relentless in their warnings of overrun emergency departments as we move into the winter months and holiday season.

Dec 15, 2021, 11:54 AM

Women Physicians Section Third Annual Business Meeting

On October 27, 2021, the Pennsylvania Medical Society Women Physicians Section held its third annual Business Meeting during the Pennsylvania Medical Society House of Delegates weekend.

Dec 15, 2021, 10:10 AM

Physician Award for Voluntary Community Service: Dr. David I. Silbert

This award recognizes physician members who have donated their time and expertise in community and international settings. In even-numbered years, it recognizes a member for his or her international volunteerism. In odd-numbered years, the award recognizes a member for his or her volunteerism in their community.

Dec 15, 2021, 10:06 AM

Distinguished Service Award: Dr. John H. Doherty, Jr.,

The Distinguished Service Award—given to PAMED members for lifetime achievements in medicine—is PAMED's highest honor.

Dec 15, 2021, 10:04 AM

Interview with Dr. Alexander Pozun

Dr. Pozun Preview Text Update: Dr. Pozun is an emergency medicine doctor in Cambria county. Read about his experience as a school district and hockey team physician during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as, his story of how his determination kept the Mentoring in Medicine program at Conemaugh Hospital alive.

Dec 15, 2021, 10:01 AM

Interview with Dr. Lakshmi Polavarapu

Dr. Polavarapu is a family medicine doctor in Cumberland County. Read about her dedication to addiction medicine and combatting addiction even throughout the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dec 15, 2021, 10:00 AM

Interview with Dr. Lara Phillips

Dr. Phillips is an emergency medicine doctor in Philadelphia. Read about her inimitable subspecialty in wilderness medicine, how her experience and passion for disaster and wilderness medicine has shaped her professional life, and how she is working to bring this subspecialty to medical students attention through unique elective courses.

Dec 15, 2021, 09:55 AM

Interview with Dr. Tejpreet Lamba

Dr. Lamba is a Pulmonary & Critical Care specialist in Meadville. Read more about Dr. Lamba’s dedication to health care and access in his community.

Dec 15, 2021, 09:54 AM

Interview with Dr. Amtul Farheen

Dr. Farheen is a neurologist in Lebanon county. Read about her passion for raising awareness of neurological disorders in the general public, specifically in children.

Dec 15, 2021, 09:04 AM

Q&A with Kaitlin Nguyen

Kaitlin Nguyen is the 1st place winner of the 2021 Poster Contest. She is currently a medical student at Lewis Katz School of Medicine

Dec 15, 2021, 09:01 AM

Q&A with Dr. Christopher Hong

Dr. Christopher Hong is the 2nd place winner of the 2021 Poster Contest. He is currently a resident at the Philadelphia Hospital.

Dec 15, 2021, 09:00 AM

Q&A with Dr. Emily Ernst

Dr. Emily Ernst is the 3rd place winner of the 2021 Poster Contest. She is currently a resident at St. Luke's University Health Network.