Irina Kolomey, D.O.

11/10/2025

Big news for women in mid-life!
The FDA has announced it will remove the longstanding "black box" warning on many hormone-based therapies used to treat peri-menopause and menopause symptoms. It's a shift toward evidence-based, individualized care.
And excited to see Dr. Rachel Rubin on this episode, who I learned from during my Menopause Certification training, and who was instrumental in leading this change.

In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.

06/30/2025

So honored to be recognized by an organization that plays such a vital role in supporting physicians, advocating for high-quality healthcare policy, and ensuring access to high quality care for our communities. Thank you Alameda-Contra Costa Medical Association - ACCMA!

We are proud to recognize Dr. Irina Kolomey, D.O. as the ACCMA Member of the Month! A dedicated primary care physician based in Contra Costa County, Dr. Kolomey is triple board-certified in Internal Medicine, Obesity Medicine, and Hospice and Palliative Care. She has been a valued member of ACCMA for 20 years, bringing compassion, leadership, and dedication to both her patients and our medical community. Congratulations, Dr. Kolomey, and thank you for your outstanding contributions to medicine and to our community! Read more: https://www.accma.org/News/ACCMA-News/accma-june-member-of-the-month-irina-kolomey-do

04/27/2025

This is my why. What’s yours?

https://fb.watch/zefLTf8prl/?mibextid=wwXIfr&fs=e

04/10/2025

It was an honor meeting with our State legislators today to discuss pressing issues in healthcare.
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12/22/2024

This is a TED talk by my medical school classmate. We haven’t seen or spoken with each other since school but we seem to have a very similar approach to healthcare, both from the patient and physician perspective.
I’ve been stealing this quote “I make suggestions, you make decisions” from Denis Morton of Peloton for years.
“Community,” “advocacy,” “shift the system.” What resonates with you from Dr Jackson-Bekemeier’s talk?

When facing the ever-increasing difficulties in the healthcare system, learning to manage your mindset and become your own best advocate truly leads to bette...

04/19/2023

Alameda-Contra Costa Medical Association - ACCMA
In Sacramento today, meeting with legislators on priority health care issues.

05/26/2020

Despite the difficulties of riding a bus due to her knee and back problems, Valentina Zakatova took one every weekday to Altamedix, an adult day center in Sacramento, before the coronavirus pandemic.

05/23/2020

Senior advocates and service providers in California call it a stunningly bad move, at the worst possible time. Critics say the cuts amid a global pandemic could cost some elderly residents their lives.

05/01/2020