Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society

09/09/2025

SSVMS Board of Directors getting critical public health updates from our local public health directors.

09/08/2025

👏 Know a physician who goes above and beyond for their community?
Nominate them for the Community Impact Award—part of the Honors Medicine Awards.

Submit Nominations: https://tinyurl.com/HonorsNom26

Formerly the Medical Honor Award; given to an SSVMS member whose high achievement has translated into a contribution of great significance to the community.

09/07/2025

From county-level advocacy to award nominations and a call for your best winter photo 📸 — this month’s Medical Society News is packed with ways to stay informed and engaged!

Check out the September MSN here ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/SSVMSN

09/05/2025

The 2025 Fentanyl Awareness & Action Summit has concluded.

From powerful stories to critical education, the day reminded us that when a community comes together, change is possible. We’re stronger, more informed, and more united in the fight against fentanyl.

09/04/2025

👏 It’s time to recognize extraordinary care! Nominate a deserving colleague for the Golden Stethoscope Award today.

Submit Nominations: https://tinyurl.com/HonorsNom26

Awarded annually; candidates are evaluated primarily for their devotion to patient care and the medical needs of our community.

09/04/2025

It’s been an amazing morning for the Sacramento County Opioid Coalition Fentanyl Summit. We’ve heard powerful discussions about the impact of fentanyl from organizers, doctors and law-enforcement (which included a demonstration from Ace from the canine unit).

09/03/2025

Join us at the Joy of Medicine Summit for a dynamic panel on AI in Practice with leading experts from UC Davis Health ,Sutter Health Sacramento Sierra Region, Kaiser Permanente, and more.

🔗 Register today: https://tinyurl.com/JoySummit2025

09/02/2025

We'd like to give a huge thank you to our Partner in Medicine (Platinum Member) UC Davis Health.

For the 14th consecutive year, UC Davis Medical Center was recognized by U.S. News and World Report as the #1 hospital in the Sacramento region.

08/28/2025

We’re excited to launch our Past Presidents’ Quotes series, highlighting the incredible leaders who have shaped the Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society and advanced health care in Northern California.

Today, we honor Dr. James H. Yant (1948) for his visionary leadership in creating the Sacramento Medical Blood Bank, which evolved into BloodSource and later merged with Vitalant (Vitalant - California) —a national leader with 115 donation centers across the country.

08/27/2025

Looking back at last year’s Joy of Medicine Summit, we’re reminded of the warmth, laughter, and support shared in our medical community. 💛

Register Today: https://tinyurl.com/JoySummit2025

Here’s to celebrating the joy of practicing medicine together!

08/26/2025

Immigration agents in California hospitals are sparking fear among patients and staff, raising urgent questions about privacy and trust in care.

Full Story Here: https://loom.ly/ZaOQsLM

Workers, wary for patients' rights, say their employers should offer more guidance and training about the kinds of immigration encounters happening now.

08/26/2025

Today we're celebrating another proud Partner in Medicine (Gold Member) Sherri Patterson Team: Sacramento Real Estate. Don’t miss their Annual Harvest Fest Client Appreciation Event — a festive fall gathering filled with fun and community!