Kent County Medical Society

03/30/2023

Celebrating our physician members with a healthy dose of gratitude today and all year long! Thank you! Your compassion and commitment to healing make a difference in our West Michigan communities every day! Happy National Doctors’ Day!

02/03/2023

National Women Physicians Day is observed annually on February 3 and honors the path that women doctors have pioneered for almost 175 years. The day officially marks the birthday of Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman to receive a medical degree in the United States in 1849. It’s a day that celebrates not only her but every woman who has had the passion to join the medical profession.

KCMS is honored to support all of our members, and this week we pay special tribute to our women physician members who inspire patients and co-workers daily through their ambition, compassion, and dedication. You can spread awareness in your office and thank a woman physician for their work and let her know how much you appreciate them. You can also post on social media thanking women physicians for their work using the hashtag

Thank you!

01/16/2023

Join us this Thursday for the 120th KCMS Annual Meeting of the Membership!

After more than two years of remote gatherings via Zoom and other online platforms, this year's event will be held in a hybrid format offering our physician members the option to participate in person or live online!

To RSVP, call 616-458-4157 or visit www.kcms.org. We hope to see you this Thursday in person at the Watermark Country Club or virtually online!

05/16/2022

Last chance to register! In-person CME event with virtual option - This Saturday, May 21, 8:30AM. FREE for KCMS and KCOA Members!

Register at https://kcms.org/grief-preparing-the-pathway-to-healing-for-the-bereaved-and-the-professional/

Questions? Email kcmsoffice@kcms.org or call 616-458-4157.

04/14/2022

A word from our friend and colleague Bobby Mukkamala, MD, private practice otolaryngologist located in Flint, and Past President of the MSMS Board of Directors.

https://bulletin.entnet.org/home/article/22144252/a-stream-of-consciousness-administrative-exasperation-getting-in-the-way-of-our-purpose?fbclid=IwAR2dEepI7bJXQmfG3ZKIM6FLlUUd_z5WvHROXHqXC4wKU2eqoazwNYRr4LE

Administrative Exasperation Getting in the Way of Our Purpose

03/30/2022

Happy National Doctors’ Day!

Today, on National Doctors’ Day, we pay tribute to physicians for their service, skill, and compassion. The day offers the opportunity to celebrate doctors for the care they provide and the impact they make in our community.

THANK YOU for leading West Michigan's medical teams to rise to every challenge we’ve encountered while facing down the COVID pandemic for nearly two years. Your unwavering support has demonstrated your dedication to caring for your patients and that the health of the community remains the highest priority.

01/13/2022

The 119th Virtual Annual Meeting of the KCMS Membership takes place tomorrow, Thursday, Jan. 13th at 6:30pm! To RSVP, email kcmsoffice@kcms.org or call 616-458-4157. We hope to “see” you there!

10/13/2021

As part of Lobby Day 2021, West Michigan physicians and their office staff are encouraged to e-mail, write or call their lawmakers regarding the harmful delays caused by prior authorization.

Your voice is important in this effort!

Click on the following link to contact your representative today and urge them to vote YES on SB 247. https://cqrcengage.com/msms/app/onestep-write-a-letter?0&engagementId=511300

08/07/2021

MI CARES: Meeting the Demand for Addiction Specialists

Led by KCMS member Dr. Cara Poland, the MI CARES program not only trains physician-level addiction specialists in Michigan but across the country.

To learn more about MI CARES, please visit micaresed.org.

‘You can’t train medical students in addiction if you don’t have trained faculty’ Board-certified Addiction Medicine Physician Cara Poland, MD, MEd, FACP, DFASAM wanted the State of Michigan to train a future generation of physicians to treat substance use disorders, but first, she realized ...

03/30/2021

Today and every day, we celebrate our heroes in white coats! It is a privilege and an honor to work alongside this group of remarkable folks who commit their lives and careers to the safety and health of our West Michigan community! Happy National Doctors’ Day!

01/25/2021

Congratulations to KCMS Member Dr. Nirali Bora!

We are proud to congratulate Kent County Health Department Medical Director, Dr. Nirali Bora, MD for being appointed by Governor Whitmer to the Protect Michigan Commission.

The Protect Michigan Commission serves in an advisory capacity to Governor Whitmer and the Department of Health and Human Services. The new members are tasked with providing public leadership to elevate and reinforce the importance of an approved COVID-19 vaccine, identifying barriers that may impede the acceptance of an approved COVID-19 vaccine by Michigan residents, which includes identifying areas or groups within this state that are likely to experience vaccine hesitancy, and develop an outreach action plan designed to overcome these barriers.

01/22/2021

Kent County Medical Society introduces The Business of Medicine Lecture Series featuring Tim Long, CIMA; Managing Director, Merrill Lynch, discussing "The Markets and Economy in a Post-COVID Environment...and What's Next?"

Learn from a local expert while in the comfort of your own home!

This is a virtual event only! There will be no in-person attendance.

To register to receive Zoom link or to submit a question for the speaker, please e-mail: kcmsoffice@kcms.org.

11/20/2020

Join us for a virtual Fireside Chat! Helping Grieving Patients: What to Do and What to Avoid. Next Monday, November 23, 2020, 7:30pm. For Zoom link, e-mail: kcmsoffice@kcms.org.

11/16/2020

Emergency Order under MCL 333.2253 – Gatherings and Face Mask Order, effective on November 18, 2020 at 12:01 AM. https://www.michigan.gov/.../0,9753,7-406-98178_98455...

Emergency Order under MCL 333.2253 – Gatherings and Face Mask Order, effective on November 18, 2020 at 12:01 AM. https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98178_98455-545136--,00.html

10/23/2020

The Kent County Medical Society recently hosted another session of the Dialogue on Diversity Virtual Series. If you were unable to join us for "Diversity Q & A", a recording of the conversation as well a list of resources and suggested reading curated by our panelists are available on our website, www.kcms.org.

Join us this coming Monday for another virtual session!

Monday, October 26, 2020 at 7:30 pm
Avoiding Cultural Assumptions
Panelists: Belen Amat, MD, and Nirali Bora, MD
Facilitator: Eric Larson, MD

*Registration required. Please email kcmsoffice@kcms.org to receive a virtual meeting link.

10/15/2020

Fireside Chats: Dialogue on Diversity virtual series begins this coming Monday!

In the weeks following the inaugural Fireside Chat session on racism, equality and inclusion, we have continued to receive thoughtful and informative feedback from our members. We want to continue the conversation via a series of listening sessions, the Fireside Chats: Dialogue on Diversity series, to facilitate discussion and reflection on issues related to equity, diversity, inclusion and social justice in healthcare practice and medical education.

Our first of two virtual events for the month of October will take place next Monday, October 19, at 7:30pm. Email kcmsoffice@kcms.org to RSVP for one or both events today! Join us for a robust discussion!

09/16/2020

KCMS would like to bring awareness to ***deAwarenessDay on September 17, which occurs during ***dePreventionAwarenessMonth. This day is dedicated to honoring the memory of colleagues who have died by su***de and to continue to raise awareness and discussion on how to prevent it.

Physicians have one of the highest rates of su***de among all professions. Together we can work to prevent these losses by raising awareness and offering help. If you or someone you know is thinking about hurting themselves, please reach out to the National Su***de Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 and speak with a counselor today.

08/05/2020

Join us for a Fireside Chat on Racism, Equality and Inclusion! Monday, August 10, 7pm via teleconference. Please see flyer for more information. RSVP to kcmsoffice@kcms.org.