Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society

03/08/2026

This International Women’s Day, we recognize the women who strengthen medicine through compassion, leadership, and dedication to their patients and communities!

One of those physicians, Debbie Aizenberg, MD is featured in the latest issue of SSV Medicine: “From Montreal to Sacramento with Care and Conviction.”

Her journey reflects the kind of commitment that defines so many women in medicine — bringing skill, empathy, and determination to every patient she serves. From her early beginnings in Montreal to her work caring for patients in the Sacramento region, her story reminds us that the practice of medicine is built not only on knowledge, but on conviction and care.

Read the story: https://tinyurl.com/SSVMed012607

03/07/2026

We’re proud to partner with Serotonin Surge for Spring Surge 2026, a special evening supporting safety net medical care in the greater Sacramento region!

Join us Wednesday, May 13, 2026 | 6:30–8:30 PM at Cafeteria 15L in downtown Sacramento. We’ll celebrate the incredible network of clinics and volunteers working to ensure our most vulnerable neighbors receive essential medical services.

Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are now available at https://loom.ly/3Xnoqk8

Join us for Spring Surge 2026! Guests will be treated to tasty food, the region's finest wines, and the good company of fellow guests who believe that all members of our communities deserve access to essential medical services. To date, we have raised over $5 million for a network of twenty clinics....

03/07/2026

Don't forget to set your clocks ahead!

03/05/2026

Physicians: Don't miss the next meeting of the Med Poets Society writing group! 3/11 - 5:30pm. All forms of creative writing welcome!

03/05/2026

Throwback Thursday: Past Presidents Quotes!

In 1958, physician leader Carl E. Horn, MD shared a warning with his colleagues about the importance of vigilance in protecting the practice of medicine.

Decades later, his words remind us that advocacy has always been part of being a physician. The challenges may evolve, but the responsibility to speak up for our patients and our profession remains the same.

03/04/2026

Even physicians have moments when they wish a preventive option had been available sooner.

In this installment of Prevention is Powerful: Real Doctors, Real Stories, Dr. Vanessa Walker shares a deeply personal experience. Just one month after delivering her second child, he spent ten days in the ICU with RSV.

At the time, an RSV vaccine wasn’t yet available.

Today, families have more options to help protect infants from RSV. Dr. Walker’s message is simple: when prevention is available, it can make all the difference.

Watch and share to help spread awareness!

Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/vaxeducation

03/03/2026

SSVMS is seeking physician mentors for our upcoming Speed Mentoring Brunch through our Mentorship in Medicine program. Think speed dating but for career inspiration!

Saturday, April 25, 2026, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
SSVMS Conference Room
Brunch included; Business casual

You’ll rotate through short, structured conversations with students eager to learn about your path, your specialty, and your advice for navigating medicine today. It’s relaxed, meaningful, and often the start of lasting connections.

If you can give two hours, you can help shape a career.

Message gsilva@ssvms.org to volunteer!

03/01/2026

Medical Society News – March Edition Is Here!

This month’s highlights include:
• A President’s Message from Rick Vitangcol, MD on why Advocacy Is a Team Sport
• California Medical Association Legislative Advocacy Day details (April 8 in Sacramento!)
• Critical practice management updates
• Opportunities to mentor, serve, and lead within SSVMS

Your voice matters — in the exam room and in the Capitol.

📩 Check your inbox or read it online here:
👉 https://tinyurl.com/SSVMSN

02/28/2026

February at SSVMS!

Honors Medicine (Feb 7) - Celebrating the best of local medicine

FACES for the Future Coalition in Sacramento (Feb 11) - Naloxone training with Sacramento County Opioid Coalition

Medication-Assisted Treatment Training (Feb 27) - Dr. Taylor Nichols led MAT training for students at California Northstate University College of Medicine

Dr. Tiffany Phan provided vision exams through the SPIRIT program

Thank you to every member who shows up, teaches, mentors, serves, and leads.

02/17/2026

The newest issue of SSV Medicine is now available!

Inside this issue:
• A message from our new President, Rick Vitangcol, MD
• Honors Medicine 2026 celebration highlights
• Spotlight features on Debbie Aizenberg, MD and medical student Manju Cheenath
• A powerful maternal health innovation journey from Tasnim Khan, MD
• A timely perspective on medical education from Lee Dason Lam
• The latest Mindful Life column
• The Physician Phoodie
• Museum of Medical History updates
• And a meaningful contribution to the medical humanities

This issue captures the many dimensions of medicine in our region — clinical, personal, innovative, and reflective.

Read the full issue here: https://tinyurl.com/SSVMed0126

02/08/2026

Second Company entertaining the crowd!

02/08/2026

Carolyn Getman, MD receiving the 2026 Golden Stethoscope Award, SSVMS's highest honor, from Andrew Hudnut, MD, for her outstanding patient care.