McLennan County Medical Society

06/03/2026

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06/01/2026

05/31/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Gold-Headed Cane recipient, Dr. Mark Schwartze!

05/25/2026

Waco!

See Jay Shah, MD’s Tour of Texas.

Representing TMA, advocating for medicine, and meeting physicians and county medical societies to hear their concerns, the immediate past president traversed Texas during his term.

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05/15/2026

Come walk with us! Saturday, May 16 at 9am at Mountainview Park. Dr. Zach Sartor will speak on the link between exercise and depression & anxiety.

05/13/2026

Dr. Holland is hitting the road – and you're invited to follow along.

Keep up with TMA President Bradford Holland, MD, as he travels across Texas connecting with local physicians and their practices, medical schools, and health care stakeholders. Along the way, we’ll share the stories and highlights important to the future of medicine in Texas.

Stay tuned.

05/04/2026

May/June Texas Medicine is Here.

Traveling the state to hear from physician colleagues. Tailored leadership programs. Growing a strong political action committee. Read how new TMA President Bradford W. Holland, MD, and other association members plan to make a difference with patients and in their communities.

Get the digital edition: https://hubs.li/Q04fb3fj0

04/30/2026

Today, we proudly commemorate the 160th anniversary of the McLennan County Medical Society (MCMS), founded on April 30, 1866, when ten dedicated Waco physicians came together to share knowledge and improve public health in a time of limited medical understanding and resources.

From those early days—when physicians traveled by horseback, treated patients in homes, and worked with few effective therapies—MCMS physicians cultivated collaboration, innovation, and service. Our founders established a culture of learning and accountability that continues to define our profession today.

As medicine advanced, so did our community. Care evolved from home visits to modern offices and hospitals. MCMS physician members helped establish clinics, hospitals, and training programs—including one of the nation’s first family medicine residencies created by a county medical society, Waco Family Medicine in 1969.

Through times of crisis, MCMS physicians have consistently answered the call. From treating victims of the 1953 Waco tornado without charge to leading immunization efforts that helped eliminate polio locally, our members have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the health and well-being of this community.

Over the decades, MCMS has played a vital role in shaping organized medicine locally and across Texas. Waco physicians helped lead the Texas Medical Association, contributed to national medical advancement, and brought early recognition to the importance of coordinated, community-based care. On April 18, 2026 at TexMed, Bradford W. Holland, MD was sworn in as the 161st president of the Texas Medical Association. Dr. Holland is the first Waco physician to hold this position since 1968.
Today, Waco stands as a regional center for advanced medical care, offering a full spectrum of specialties and technologies. This progress reflects 160 years of dedication, innovation, and service by MCMS physicians.

As we honor our past, we also look ahead. MCMS remains committed to improving access to care, advancing medical knowledge, and supporting physicians in delivering the highest quality care to all members of our community.

Thank you for being part of this enduring legacy.

Adam Ylitalo, DO, FACOS, FACS
2026 President
McLennan County Medical Society

04/27/2026