New Antibiotic Guidelines Reflect AWARE Toolkit Recommendations New recommendations regarding the appropriate use of antibiotics for acute respiratory tract infections in healthy adults were released last month by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American College of Physicians. The clinical recommendations given in the new guidelines mirror those found in the AWARE Acute Infection Guideline Summary for Adults, including not prescribing antibiotics when patients present with: · Nonspecific upper respiratory infections or bronchitis, unless there is a history of chronic bronchitis or other co-morbid conditions; · Pharyngitis without a confirmation of the Streptococcal bacteria; · Sinusitis, unless the symptoms last more than 10 days, present with high ... February 4, 2016By CMA Foundation General antibiotics, CMAF, AWARE, respiratory tract infections 0 Comment Read More »
CMA PUBLISHES PHYSICIAN GUIDANCE FOR THE END OF LIFE OPTION ACT The Medical Association (CMA) has published new legal guidance intended to help physicians and patients understand the End of Life Option Act, which was passed in 2015 and makes physician aid-in-dying legal in California. The document is in a question-and-answer format, and is intended to help both physicians and patients navigate the complicated law. “As physicians, there are a lot of questions about requirements under the new law, required documentation and forms, requests for the drug, consulting physicians and so on,” said CMA President Steve Larson, M.D. “There certainly will be areas that evolve as we look to best practices in ... January 25, 2016By CMA Foundation General CMA, End of Life, Physician Guidance 0 Comment Read More »
This free healthcare clinic is staffed and run by UC Irvine students Dr. Cameron Carlen-Jones, right, speaks with UC Irvine students, from left, Alejandra Hurtado, Mackenzie Cater, Oscar Hernandez and Tuan Ngo before they see a patient at a free clinic at United Methodist Church in Garden Grove. (Kevin Chang / Daily Pilot) Alex ChanContact Reporter In April 2014, a small group of UC Irvine undergraduates began working to open a free healthcare clinic for underserved patients that also would prepare the students for medical careers. Eight months later, the An Lanh Clinic in Garden Grove became a reality. About 40 UCI undergrads staff the clinic, according to Andy Nguyen, a senior who is the facility's student president. ... January 22, 2016By CMA Foundation General , CMAF, Healthcare Clinic, Los Angeles Times, UC Irvine 0 Comment Read More »
We are now recruiting Climate Change & Health Champions! The CMA Foundation and NEPO are now recruiting Climate Change and Health Champions! Are you a physician interested in increasing public understanding that climate change is an important public health issue? See below for more information. Outreach_Flyer_General.pdf January 8, 2016By CMA Foundation Climate Change, General, NEPO , CMAF, NEPO, Public Health, Climate Change 0 Comment Read More »
Dr. Dev GnanaDev on San Bernardino shootings Arrowhead Regional Medical Center treated several people that were injured during the San Bernardino shooting. CNN's Sanjay Gupta reports. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-y-ZMEF_m3A December 7, 2015By CMA Foundation General , CNN, San Bernardino shootings, Dev GnanaDev, San Bernardino 0 Comment Read More »
Get Smart About Antibiotics Week CMA Foundation celebrates “Get Smart About Antibiotics Week” The week of November 16-22, 2015, is "Get Smart About Antibiotics Week" – a campaign to highlight the problem of antibiotic resistance and the importance of appropriate antibiotic use. Every year at least 2 million Americans become infected with antibiotic resistant bacteria and at least 23,000 people die from these infections. This cold and flu season, the California Medical Association (CMA) Foundation's Alliance Working for Antibiotic Resistance Education (AWARE) project reminds physicians and patients to reduce the unnecessary use of antibiotics. AWARE is a long-term project of the California Medical Association (CMA) ... November 16, 2015By CMA Foundation General , CDC.gov, CMAF, GETSMART, antibiotics 0 Comment Read More »
California doctors’ lobby group pushes agenda with swagger California Medical Association won its seminal malpractice fight Group’s self-confidence, money and connections give it influence Now, it’s leading statewide effort to tax cigarettes $2 per pack From left, California Medical Association general counsel Francisco Silva, CEO Dustin Corcoran and Janus Norman, senior vice president, talk at their Sacramento headquarters last week. Randall Benton rbenton@sacbee.com BY CHRISTOPHER CADELAGO ccadelago@sacbee.com As large clocks around the office counted down to Election Day last year, leading physicians ditched their business meeting and marched downstairs to stuff envelopes with campaign pamphlets in a makeshift war room at the California Medical Association’s Sacramento headquarters. No issue confronting voters threatened the pocketbooks and political ... October 13, 2015By CMA Foundation General CMA, tobacco tax, CMAF 0 Comment Read More »
Easy (FREE) way to support CMA Foundation! Don't forget your CMAF Smile while you're starting your holiday shopping!https://smile.amazon.com/ch/94-6062822 Support California Medical Association Foundation by shopping at AmazonSmile. The CMA Foundation is now on Amazonsmile.com. This means that you, your friends and family, and CMA Foundation supporters can shop at Amazonsmile.com and the CMA Foundation will receive 0.5% of the purchase price. This is a great way to support the work of the CMA Foundation and have a great excuse to shop! Amazonsmile does not cost you (or CMA Foundation) anything. October 6, 2015By CMA Foundation General CMAF, CMAFoundation, AmazonSmile 0 Comment Read More »
2015 President’s Reception and Awards Gala 2015 President’s Reception and Awards Gala Each year, the California Medical Association (CMA) and the CMA Foundation celebrate the extraordinary leadership of individuals and organizations making a difference in the health of Californians. The incoming CMA president and recipients of the Robert D. Sparks, M.D., Leadership Award and the Adarsh S. Mahal, M.D., Access to Health Care and Disparities Award are recognized at the annual President’s Reception and Awards Gala, which includes a cocktail reception, dinner, inspiring awards presentation, live auction and exciting entertainment. This year’s black tie event will take place at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa on the ... August 27, 2015By CMA Foundation General Awards Gala, Gala, HOD, House of Delegates, CMA, CMAF, Presidents Reception 0 Comment Read More »
SAVE THE DATE FOR THE 19TH ANNUAL PRESIDENT’S RECEPTION AND AWARDS GALA The California Medical Association (CMA) and the CMA Foundation invite you to the 19th Annual President’s Reception and Awards Gala, October 17, at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa in Anaheim. The black tie event will immediately follow CMA’s annual House of Delegates session that day. Entertainment for this year's Gala includes The Power Mix, a 15-piece band featuring a team of male and female vocalists covering the best-loved songs and dance hits from yesterday and today. Each year CMA and the CMA Foundation celebrate the extraordinary leadership of individuals and organizations making a difference in the health of Californians. Recipients ... August 11, 2015By CMA Foundation General Annual President's Reception and Awards Gala, CMA, CMAF, Gala, October 17 2015 0 Comment Read More »