Allegheny County Medical Society

10/10/2025

We are honored to recognize Janice Goldsborough as the recipient of this year’s Benjamin Rush Individual Award.

With over 30 years of experience in human services, Janice has devoted her career to advocating for vulnerable communities. Since 2007, she has served as Medical Advocacy Coordinator at the Women's Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh, where she provides crisis intervention for survivors of intimate partner violence as they navigate the healthcare system. She also supports healthcare professionals through consultations, training, and the development of best practices.

Beyond this role, Janice has worked extensively in HIV/AIDS prevention, serving as Minority Community Organizer at the University of Pittsburgh and partnering with state and federal agencies to advance community health. A proud U.S. Navy veteran of Operation Desert Storm, she continues to bring dedication, leadership, and compassion to every aspect of her service.

Please join us in celebrating Janice’s extraordinary contributions to healthcare, advocacy, and community well-being. 💙

10/09/2025

A big thank you to UPMC and UPMC Health Plan for their generous support as a Silver Sponsor of our 2025 Distinguished Awards! 💙

Their dedication to advancing patient care, empowering physicians, and strengthening our community helps us shine a light on the remarkable achievements of our medical professionals. We’re honored to partner with them in celebrating excellence across healthcare.

10/07/2025

We are honored to recognize the The Children's Home of Pittsburgh Medical Leadership Team as the recipient of this year’s Benjamin Rush Community Organization Award.

This award celebrates organizations making a meaningful impact on community health, and the Children’s Home exemplifies this mission. Through their dedicated medical leadership, they provide compassionate care, innovative programs, and critical resources that support children and families across our region.

Join us in celebrating their commitment to advancing health and healing in our community. 💙

10/06/2025

We are proud to highlight ACMS member Dr. Michael Aziz, maternal-fetal medicine physician at Allegheny Health Network, for his recent feature in WTAE-TV Pittsburgh. 🩺

In the article, Dr. Aziz addressed patient concerns following the administration’s claim linking Tylenol use during pregnancy to autism. He explained that these fears are “unwarranted,” stressing that an association does not equal causation and reminding patients that fever itself poses a far greater risk to pregnancy than acetaminophen.

Thank you, Dr. Aziz, for providing trusted, evidence-based guidance to our community.

https://www.wtae.com/article/pa-state-representative-calls-doctors-autism-claims/68023045

Pennsylvania state Rep. Abigail Salisbury has urged the state House to hold legislative hearings with medical and scientific experts to talk about current research surrounding autism, following White House autism claims.

10/06/2025

What a night to remember! ✨
�Physicians came together to reset and reconnect at an evening of conversation, community, and the arts. From a private performance by Pittsburgh Opera artists to meaningful time with colleagues, the event was a reminder that wellness begins with connection.��A huge thank-you to Feel Well Arts and the Pittsburgh Opera for partnering with ACMS to make this special gathering possible.��

10/04/2025

We’re proud to spotlight ACMS voices in the media. 🩺

ACMS member, Dr. Devon Ramaeker, underscores reminding patients to rely on trusted physician relationships and clear, evidence-based guidance.

Click the link below to read the full article from TribLive.

https://triblive.com/local/regional/doctors-turn-to-each-other-not-cdc-for-medical-advice/

Most of the medical community once looked to an influential federal vaccine panel for guidance on immunizations. But after the discussions and recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention vaccine panel veered from scientific consensus last week — and toward the vaccine-s...

10/04/2025

A big thank you to St. Clair Health for your generous support as a Gold Sponsor of our 2025 Distinguished Awards! 💙

Your commitment to excellence in patient safety, innovative care, and community health plays a vital role in honoring the achievements of our outstanding medical professionals. We’re proud to stand with you in celebrating excellence across healthcare.

10/03/2025

We are proud to highlight ACMS member Dr. Michael Aziz, maternal-fetal medicine physician at Allegheny Health Network, as he was highlighted in the press. 🩺

Dr. Aziz explained the recent Tylenol-in-pregnancy announcement in an interview with KDKA-TV | CBS Pittsburgh, offering trusted, evidence-based guidance for patients.

Click the link below for more!

https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/video/pittsburgh-doctor-explains-trump-administrations-tylenol-announcement/

One day after the White House linked Tylenol use during pregnancy to autism, something doctors have pushed back on, expectant mothers are looking for answers. KDKA-TV's Shelley Bortz reports.

10/03/2025

We are honored to recognize Dr. Lawrence John as the recipient of this year’s Spirit of Service Award.

Throughout his career, Dr. John has been a passionate advocate for physician wellness, addressing burnout and working to build healthier environments in medicine.

Now, Dr. John is extending his spirit of service by raising funds for the ACMS Foundation. His goal is to raise $10,000 to directly support the Physician Wellness Program, ensuring that physicians have the resources they need to care for themselves as they care for others. 💙

Help us celebrate Dr. John’s legacy of service by contributing today. Together, we can fuel wellness, resilience, and community impact.

https://secure.qgiv.com/for/acmsspiritofserviceaward-lawrencejohnmd/

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10/02/2025

We’re proud to share this Pittsburgh Post-Gazette feature highlighting Dr. Devon Ramaeker. 🩺

In the article, ACMS-affiliated experts like Dr. Devon Ramaeker weighed in on the recent federal claims linking Tylenol use during pregnancy to autism. They caution that correlation isn’t causation and urge patients to consult their physicians, emphasizing that untreated fever may pose a greater risk.

Click the link below to read the full article.

https://www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2025/09/28/federal-autism-recommendations-tylenol/stories/202509280083

Rose Baumann would be the first to say that there’s a need for more government attention to autism. She describes her 24-year-old son, Collin, as...

10/01/2025

We are proud to highlight ACMS member Dr. Michael Aziz, maternal-fetal medicine physician at Allegheny Health Network, for his recent feature in the media. 🩺

In response to federal claims linking Tylenol use in pregnancy to autism, Dr. Aziz emphasized that “the best evidence does not show an association.” He cited a 2024 peer-reviewed JAMA study of more than 2 million children over two decades, which found no link between acetaminophen use in pregnancy and autism.

Thank you, Dr. Aziz, for providing clear, evidence-based leadership. and representing ACMS in the press.

https://www.observer-reporter.com/editors_pick/2025/sep/26/doctors-weigh-in-on-trump-administration-linking-acetaminophen-use-in-pregnancy-to-autism/

Since President Dontald Trump said at a press conference alongside Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. on Monday that taking acetaminophen during pregnancy was linked to a “very increased risk” of autism in children, several pregnant women have had questions for Dr. Lawrence...

10/01/2025

ACMS attended the AHN Women Physicians Wellness Conference 2025, and we were proud to participate in a day dedicated to health, connection, and empowerment.

We were honored to have our Executive Director, Sara Hussey, speak during the event, bringing our voice to the conversation and engaging with so many passionate professionals.

Swipe to the connections, the conversations, and the moments that inspired us all.