October 30, 2020 Dear Michigan Leaders: On behalf of the Washtenaw County Medical Society (WCMS), we write to state our support for continuing the public health measures that have been promulgated to contain and reduce transmission of COVID-19 in our community and the surrounding areas. We believe strong, data-driven measures and cooperation at every level…
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WCMS E-Newsletter – October 29, 2020 Edition
Access the October 29, 2020 WCMS E-Newsletter at this link. This issue covers: COVID-19 Statistics COVID-19 Workgroup - Oct. 22 Legislative Committee Election Wrap-Up - Nov. 16 Comment Letter to MDHHS E/M Coding Seminar - Dec. 8 Fall WCMS Bulletin Leadership Opportunities Positive Spread
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WCMS Bulletin: Fall 2020 Edition
Access the digital 3rd quarter issue of the WCMS Bulletin: Why Join WCMS, Rethinking the MSMS House of Delegates, WCMS and Washtenaw County Health Department Host 2nd Annual Cannabis in Practice Webseries, and More! What to Look for in this Edition of the WCMS Bulletin from Editor Richard Burney, MD: In this issue of the Bulletin, once…
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WCMS Comments on Rule to Protect Youth from Nicotine Product Addiction
WCMS sent the following comments after approval at the October 2020 WCMS Executive Council meeting. October 23, 2020 Via email (MDHHS-AdminRules@michigan.gov) Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Bureau of Legal Affairs 333 S. Grand Avenue, 5th Floor Lansing, MI 48909 Dear Michigan Department of Health and Human Services: On behalf of the Washtenaw County…
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Public Health Alert: Washtenaw County Health Department Issues Stay in Place Order for UM Students
All social activities must be limited and existing public health guidance observed YPSILANTI, Mich., Oct 20, 2020 – Washtenaw County Health Department is issuing a public health emergency stay in place order for University of Michigan undergraduate students effective immediately and continuing through November 3, 2020 at 7:00 a.m. The number of COVID-19 cases among…
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WCMS E-Newsletter – October 15, 2020 Edition
Access the October 15, 2020 WCMS E-Newsletter at this link. This issue covers: COVID-19 Statistics COVID-19 Workgroup - Oct. 22 Action Alert: Keep MI Kids Tobacco Free Action Alert: Climate Action MSMS Annual Scientific Meeting - Oct. 21-30 Physician Financial Podcast: Physician's Guide To Financial Wellness Washtenaw Voter Information
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WCMS E-Newsletter – October 1, 2020 Edition
Access the October 1, 2020 WCMS E-Newsletter at this link. This issue covers: COVID-19 Statistics COVID-19 Workgroup - Oct. 8 "Health Can't Wait" Legislation Movement Keep MI Kids Tobacco Free Petition AMA Action Alerts Washtenaw Voter Information MSMS Annual Scientific Meeting - Oct. 21-30 WCMS Leadership Opportunities
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