May 2009

Nominations Are Being Accepted for the CMA Foundation's 2009 Leadership Awards
Deadline for submission: June 30, 2009

The CMA Foundation is accepting nominations for the 2009 Leadership Awards which celebrate the efforts of individuals or organizations that make a difference in the health of Californians.  Nominations are being accepted for the following prestigious awards:

The Adarsh S. Mahal, MD Access to Health Care and Disparities Award

The Ethnic Physician Leadership Award

The Robert D. Sparks, MD Leadership Achievement Award

Nomination information and materials

April 2009

Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Health Advisory, April 25, 2009
Investigation and Interim Recommendations: H1N1 Flu [Swine Influenza (Flu)]

The CDC, in collaboration with public health officials in California and Texas is investigating cases of febrile respiratory illness caused by swine Influenza(H1N1) viruses. For more information, visit www.cdc.gov/swineflu.

Avoid the spread of swine flu by promoting respiratory disease prevention! Visit www.getimmunizedca.org for more information.

Resources and links can also be found in the CMA Foundation's Alliance Working for Antibiotic Resistance Education (AWARE) web site.