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April 24, 2025 12:00 PMTournament Players Club, Tampa Bay 5300 W. Lutz Lake Fern Dr., Lutz, Florida 33558
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HCMA Membership Dinner
The Centre Club
Tuesday, September 17, 2024, 6:30pm
Guest speaker, Dr. Chantale Bégin and her “Salty Science” rowing team experienced terror to triumph in 38 days, 18 hours, and 56 minutes. Join us as Dr. Bégin shares her 3,000 mile trans-Atlantic experience with us. Sponsored by Tampa General Hospital. RSVPs required - CLICK HERE. Sponsor and exhibit opportunities are available, click here.
We are seeking nominees for the Dr. Frederick A. Reddy Memorial Award
The award is meant to recognize a member of the Tampa Bay Community (physician or layperson) who exemplifies the qualities that were so prevalent in Dr. Reddy’s work within the community. Examples include community service, social justice, mentoring kids, teens, young adults, etc. Our community is large, and many people who are doing great things, sometimes go unnoticed.
If you would like to nominate someone who fits the description, please send their contact information, and a brief narrative of why you believe they qualify, along with one specific example of their altruism, to Debbie Zorian, HCMA Executive Director.
Nominations must be received no later than August 5th. The Executive Council will vote to determine the recipient at the August Council meeting and the award will be presented at the September 17th membership dinner. Previous award recipients.
A locally acquired case of dengue fever is reported in Hillsborough County
Symptoms of dengue fever, a mosquito-borne illness, include a high fever, severe headache, eye pain, and muscle and joint pain. lt is rarely fatal. Read more.Florida’s dengue travel cases exceed this year’s expectations, data show
State travel dengue cases are higher than what experts predicted for the year. Most cases have come from people visiting from Brazil and Cuba, which are undergoing historically large outbreaks. Travel-related cases of dengue for June have exceeded what was expected for the year, according to the Florida Department of Health. Read more.
FDA advisers urge targeting JN.1 strain in recipe for fall's COVID vaccines
Government advisers Wednesday said it’s time to update the recipe for the COVID-19 vaccines Americans will receive in the fall — targeting a version of the ever-evolving coronavirus called JN.1. Read more.
HCMA Foundation awards 2024 grants
Due to the success of the HCMA Foundation Charity Golf Classic in April, and member contributions, the Foundation Board was able to provide twelve grants to local charitable organizations. We encourage members to consider supporting these charities as well. If you know of a worthy local charitable organization that seeks to enhance the health and wellbeing of our community, please direct them to the HCMA Foundation page to download a grant application for the 2025 cycle (deadline May 15, 2025).
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Help shape the future of medical business practice research at USF
As a physician or practice administrator who’s enthusiastic about providing your guidance to advancing medical education and practice, USF medical students would love to hear from you. Share your insights to help medical student education and medical practice research! A USF research program that includes second-year medical students and USF researchers is underway. They are seeking physicians and practice administrators from all specialties to participate. They are particularly interested in your experiences and challenges with the business management tasks of medical practice.
The benefits from this study will help to highlight the opportunity for business process improvements that will lead to a tangible impact on practice administration and patient care. There is no compensation for participants; however, the research team will share the outcomes of the study.
Interested? Please consider volunteering an hour of your time (virtual or in-person) for an individual interview. Click to contact Dr. Aharon Yoki or 813-974-2029, or Dr. Andrew Artis to learn more about the studyUSF faculty adds a pioneering virologist and an international network of viral researchers
USF will host the headquarters of the Global Virus Network, and Dr. Robert Gallo will join the medical school's faculty and help develop a nationally competitive virology research program. Read more.
Surgeon General wants tobacco-style warning applied to social media platforms
In an op-ed in The New York Times, Dr. Vivek Murthy said immediate action is needed to protect young people from the potential mental health harms of social media. "A surgeon general’s warning label, which requires congressional action, would regularly remind parents and adolescents that social media has not been proved safe," he wrote. Read more.
U.S. hospitals prone to cyberattacks like the one at Ascension, experts say
More than a dozen doctors and nurses who work for the sprawling health system told Michigan Public and KFF Health News that patient care at its hospitals across the nation was compromised in the fallout of the cyberattack over the past several weeks. Clinicians working for hospitals in three states described harrowing lapses, including delayed or lost lab results, medication errors, and an absence of routine safety checks via technology to prevent potentially fatal mistakes. Read more.
Recognizing group practices with 100% HCMA membership
HCMA recognizes the following practices for their dedication to strengthening the voice of medicine in the Tampa Bay area. Thank you for your continued support!
10-25 Physicians
26-50 Physicians
- Florida E.N.T. & Allergy
- Florida Urology Partners
- Ruffolo, Hooper & Associates, MD, PA
- The Woman's Group
Over 50 Physicians
Another benefit of membership
HCMA Executive Director, Debbie Zorian, is a Florida notary and offers HCMA members and their families complimentary notary services. To schedule an appointment, please contact Ms. Zorian at 813.253.0471 or CLICK THIS LINK.
New Bulletin feature - featuring YOU!
"Is there a doctor in the house?" is a new feature in which HCMA members will relive an incident when they were in the right place at the right time, and assisted in the emergent care of a stranger. If you have such a story, please contact Elke Lubin to receive the article guidelines to submit your experience.Connect with us!
Follow and connect with the HCMA on social media. Tap the icons on the left and also connect with HCMA administrative staff on LinkedIn:
Debbie Zorian, Executive Director and
Elke Lubin, Executive Assistant
From the Board of Medicine
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E-Licensing now available! The Division of Medical Quality Assurance is now issuing electronic licenses, which enable you to download a PDF copy of your license within two business days. The license can be retrieved in the License Documents menu of your MQA Online Services Portal account. To learn more, visit the electronic licensing webpage. |
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The HCMA Foundation Physician Wellness Program (PWP) provides a safe harbor for members to address difficulties, challenges, and work/family/life balance through counseling and coaching services, up to six sessions in twelve months. This complimentary and completely confidential benefit is available for all members, regardless of membership category. |
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How can I take care of my mental health? Self-care means taking the time to do things that help you live well and improve both your physical health and mental health. This can help you manage stress, lower your risk of illness, and increase your energy. Even small acts of self-care in your daily life can have a big impact. Help us build our resource page The PWP webpage will now include links to articles and resources related to wellness. If you have discovered an article, a book, a social media channel, or a resource you feel may benefit your colleagues, please send a link to Elke Lubin. We welcome you to add a testimonial to support your submission. Where medicine is all fun and games. |
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Another Residents' Reception in the books!
The USF, HCA Brandon, and AdventHealth/Internal Medicine GME programs include HCMA membership for their resident physicians. A highlight of the year is the annual reception the HCMA holds for them. Brio Italian Grille at the International Plaza was the scene for socializing, networking, and meeting HCMA leadership and administrative staff and to the celebrate new and established resident members. All the photos are posted on the HCMA's Facebook page.
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For information on how to place a classified ad in Enews, contact Elke Lubin at the HCMA or complete and return this form. |
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