Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society

Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society SSVMS represents over 6,000 physicians in all modes of practice and specialties in El Dorado, Sacramento and Yolo counties.

The Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society (SSVMS) is a professional association representing physicians in all modes of practice and specialties as well as medical students, residents, and fellows. In continuous operation since 1868, SSVMS is the oldest medical society in California. SSVMS is dedicated to bringing together physicians to promote the art & science of quality care and to enhance t

he mental health of our community

SSVMS is a component medical society of the California Medical Association (CMA).

Thank you, UC Davis School of Medicine and California Northstate University College of Medicine for inviting us to par...
07/25/2025

Thank you, UC Davis School of Medicine and California Northstate University College of Medicine for inviting us to participate in the Medical Student Orientations! We met nearly 300 future physicians and welcomed them to the SSVMS community.

If these students are anything like their predecessors, we're going to have a big crop of high-quality physicians in a few short years.

New Issue of SSV Medicine is Out Now!The July/August 2025 edition of SSV Medicine is here—featuring local physicians sha...
07/14/2025

New Issue of SSV Medicine is Out Now!

The July/August 2025 edition of SSV Medicine is here—featuring local physicians sharing their voices, experiences, research, and reflections. In this issue:

✔️ Physician burnout in Sacramento drops, but challenges remain
✔️ Deep reflections on pediatric care, adolescent consent, and end-of-life planning
✔️ Creative writing from the heart of medicine—including poetry and personal essays
✔️ A vibrant photo gallery from our Future of Medicine Summer Program

Whether you’re in clinic, residency, or retirement—there’s something in this issue for you.

📖 Read it here: https://tinyurl.com/SSVMed0725

Code Red: A National Pause to Save MedicaidMonday, June 30 | 12:30 PMCongress is advancing HR 1 — a bill that would gut ...
06/30/2025

Code Red: A National Pause to Save Medicaid
Monday, June 30 | 12:30 PM
Congress is advancing HR 1 — a bill that would gut Medicaid by over $900 billion, stripping coverage from more than 13 million Americans.

Right now, physicians and other health care professionals across the country are taking 10–15 minutes to pause, gather and stand in silent protest of these dangerous cuts.

*Wear your white coat
*Step outside or pause where you are
*Hold a sign (“Medicaid Saves Lives”)
*Take a group photo
*Share with

This is a nonpartisan, grassroots action — not a strike. It’s a public, physician-led act of conscience. It honors our oath to patients, not partisan politics.

Learn more and organize your own pause: www.physiciansformedicaid.org/code-red

06/30/2025

📅 June Monthly Round-Up!

June was packed with purpose and play — and two events really stood out! ⬇️

🎠 On June 20, our Family Summer Social at Fairytale Town brought together 152 physicians and their loved ones. It was a joyful reminder that growing up is optional, and unwinding together matters.

🧠 We also hosted our program, where high school students explored the world of medicine through hands-on learning:
💉 CPR training
🚑 Ambulance tours
🩹 Casting/splinting demos
🍌 Banana suturing labs
🫀 Sheep organ dissections
🧪 Vitalant blood lab tours

We’re proud to support physicians and inspire future ones — that’s the SSVMS way. 💙

How do we manage the emotional rhythms of life? In her latest Mindful Life column, psychiatrist Caroline Giroux, MD expl...
06/28/2025

How do we manage the emotional rhythms of life? In her latest Mindful Life column, psychiatrist Caroline Giroux, MD explores the balance between contraction and expansion—and the consequences when we resist either state. A poetic meditation on health, healing, and what it means to stay grounded.

📖 Read: https://tinyurl.com/SSVMed052503

🩺 Even small documentation errors can lead to catastrophic outcomes!This article, sponsored by ProAssurance outlines the...
06/23/2025

🩺 Even small documentation errors can lead to catastrophic outcomes!

This article, sponsored by ProAssurance outlines the risks of drop-down menu selection mistakes and offers practical strategies for physicians, nurses, and administrators to improve patient safety and reduce liability.

📖 Read the article: https://tinyurl.com/SSVMed052509

From ancient China to the Lewis and Clark expedition, mercury was once considered a miracle cure! In The Element of Quac...
06/21/2025

From ancient China to the Lewis and Clark expedition, mercury was once considered a miracle cure! In The Element of Quackery, John Vallee, MD takes us on a fascinating (and sometimes frightening) tour through the medical history of this toxic element—and its long reign in the world of questionable cures.

🧪 Read more in SSV Medicine: https://tinyurl.com/SSVMed052504

Happy Juneteenth!
06/19/2025

Happy Juneteenth!

“When we abandon what once gave us joy, something quietly goes missing.”In her deeply personal essay in SSV Medicine, Ar...
06/16/2025

“When we abandon what once gave us joy, something quietly goes missing.”

In her deeply personal essay in SSV Medicine, Archana Maniar, MD reflects on burnout, writing, and how reconnecting with her creative self led to healing—and a debut novel!

📖 Read the full story: https://tinyurl.com/SSVMed052506

🩺 The Future of Medicine is looking brighter than ever!Over the past few days, local high school students in our Future ...
06/13/2025

🩺 The Future of Medicine is looking brighter than ever!

Over the past few days, local high school students in our Future of Medicine summer program got hands-on experience in healthcare — from CPR training and Narcan demonstrations to an unforgettable tour of Vitalant - California's blood labs. They practiced casting/splinting and suturing, dissected sheep hearts, kidneys, and eyes, and even stepped inside an ambulance to see emergency care up close thanks to Chief Perryman and the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District!

We were honored to be joined by the Teichert Foundation, Senator Roger Niello’s office, and Supervisor Rich Desmond's office, who saw firsthand how this program is inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals.

This is what investing in the future of medicine looks like. 💙

From waddling penguins to midnight glaciers, Sally Cullen, MD takes readers on an unforgettable expedition to Antarctica...
06/07/2025

From waddling penguins to midnight glaciers, Sally Cullen, MD takes readers on an unforgettable expedition to Antarctica. Her breathtaking photos and vivid storytelling reveal a continent teeming with life, awe, and discovery!

🧊 Read more: https://tinyurl.com/SSVMed052505

Eid Mubarak! Wishing peace, joy, and blessings to all who are celebrating Eid al-Adha. May this day be filled with grati...
06/06/2025

Eid Mubarak! Wishing peace, joy, and blessings to all who are celebrating Eid al-Adha. May this day be filled with gratitude, community, and compassion.

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