Wake County Medical Society Meeting: “History at High Noon” – March 19

Tuesday, March 19 | 222 N. Person Street, Raleigh History at High Noon: The Intersection of History and Medicine On Tuesday, March 19, at the NCMS Headquarters building in historic Oakwood, Michael Soboeiro, MD will take us on a case-based journey, looking at the medical care of three US presidents. He’ll discuss how the care they received varied from current standards and, in some cases, the…

NC Health System Receives Gold-level Accreditation for Geriatric Emergency Care

  CARY, N.C. (February 14, 2024) – WakeMed Cary Hospital is now Wake County’s first Level 1 accredited Geriatric Emergency Department. The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) recently awarded the hospital a Gold Level 1 accreditation — the highest designation possible — for the comprehensive, patient-centered emergency care it provides to older adults. ACEP’s Geriatric…

New Cases of MPox Reported in NC

  New Cases Lead to Call for Vaccinations to Those at Risk Wake County Public Health (WCPH) announced three new confirmed cases of mpox within the last six weeks and is encouraging those at risk of the virus to get vaccinated. Symptoms Mpox is a rare, but potentially serious, viral illness that typically involves flu-like symptoms. According to the CDC, symptoms of Mpox can include:…

Keto Flu, VO2 Max, Bed Rotting. Some New Words Are Being Added to the Dictionary!

There's A Word For That! Girl dinner, skiplagging, range anxiety, sound bath, shacket!  These are just a few of the new words introduced this year and many of them are from the medical field. by Nick Norlen, Senior Editor, and Grant Barrett, Director of Lexicography It’s 2024, and the pace of language change is as rapid as it has ever been. Our lexicographers are updating the…

New CDC Study: Chronic Fatigue More Likely in COVID Patients

COVID patients are 4.3 times more likely to develop chronic fatigue A new study COVID-19 patients are at least four times more likely to develop chronic fatigue than someone who has not had the virus. Between February 2020 and February 2021, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) researchers looked at more than 4,500 patients with confirmed COVID-19 electronic health records from…

Nominations Now Open for John Huske Anderson Award!

  The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) is accepting nominations for the John Huske Anderson Award, given annually to a layperson whose contributions have had a positive impact on the medical profession and public health. The award honors Mr. Anderson’s service to medicine and the Society, having served as NCMS legal counsel from 1937 until his retirement in 1983. All nominations…

Nobody Actually Likes Meetings … (UN)til Now!

  Real talk: Nobody actually likes meetings. UNTIL NOW! So, this is the NCMS Un-meeting! You'll probably learn a little. You'll definitely have fun! Here is what's coming at the NCMS Un-meeting: Free drinks, food and socializing A special welcome from Carolina Complete Health NCMS CEO Chip Baggett Getting to know NCMS and making new friends REGISTER NOW!…

Join Durham-Orange County Medical Society at the University Club!

Join the Durham-Orange County Medical Society for their upcoming meeting at the University Club! "Reproductive Health Access After Senate Bill 20: Implications for Clinical Practice" University Club 3100 Tower Boulevard, Suite 1700 Durham, NC 27707 Wednesday, February 21, 2024 6:00pm - 8:00pm Speakers include: Dalia Brahmi, MD, MPH | Senior Medical Director, VaxCare Avanthi…

Grant Delivers Better Healthcare to Underserved Farmworkers

  A grant from The Leon Levine Foundation is helping the Campbell University Community Care Clinic (CUCCC) deliver crucial healthcare services to farmworkers in Harnett, Duplin, Johnston and Sampson counties in eastern North Carolina. “We are their only source of medical care,” Dr. Joseph D. Cacioppo (DO), chair of CUCCC’s Department of Community and Global Health, said in a press…

MEDTalks 2023: Dana Point, MD – Rare Diseases

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=og4h4TU0pIA Dana Point, MD, a urologist in Wilmington, NC, shares his Leadership College and personal project, "Bolstering Awareness of Rare Disease through a Novel Approach."

MEDTalks 2023: Carla Holder, MD, MPH, FAAP – Diabetes Care

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1X76Vs3WdE Carla W. Holder, MD, MPH, FAAP, a pediatrician working with Centene Corp. in Charlotte, shares her Leadership College project, "Knowledge is Power: Effective Strategies for Delivering Evidence-Based Diabetes Care to African Americans."

Rising Child Gun Deaths in US Outpace Research Funding; NC S.A.F.E. Focuses on Protection

Rising pediatric firearm mortality rates, decades of inaction on research, and a hopeful program in NC (CNN Health, Deidre McPhillips with NC Pediatric Society, NC S.A.F.E, and NCDHHS) -- More children die from guns than anything else in the United States, but relatively little funding is available to study how to prevent these tragedies. From 2008 to 2017, about $12 million in federal research…

Early In-Person Voting Begins Tomorrow. Do You Know Where to Go?

Below are the in-person early voting dates for the 2024 primary election: Begins Thursday, February 15, 2024. Ends 3 p.m. Saturday, March 2, 2024. The primary election is on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. See the full 2024 Primary Election schedule here. Find an early voting site in your county by clicking here. Your Vote, Your Voice!

Nominations Open for E. Harvey Estes, Jr., MD, Physician Community Service Award

The North Carolina Medical Society is accepting nominations for the E. Harvey Estes, Jr., MD, Physician Community Service Award. This award is to provide recognition for the many and varied services rendered by physicians to their communities apart from their practice of medicine. The recipient must be a physician licensed in North Carolina; must not have received the award previously; and…

Mark Your Calendar! Registration Now Open for 2024 NCS-ACOFP Winter CME Conference

  Real-World Treatment of Obesity - Case-Based Presentations March 2, 2024 8 am until 1 pm   On March 2, 2024 the North Carolina Society for the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (NCS-ACOFP) will host a CME event in Raleigh at the Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law. The theme of the conference is Real-World Treatment of Obesity - Case-Based…

NCMS CPP Elevates Healthcare in Dare County and Neighboring Counties Through New Preceptor Hub

NCMS Preceptor Hub is partnership with Manteo Community Health Center in Manteo, Engelhard, and Ocracoke (photo: The Coastland Times) Improved Healthcare Coming to Dare County   The North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) in conjunction with the Town of Manteo Healthcare Task Force is happy to announce the formation of a Preceptor Hub in Dare County.  Initially, the Hub will be a…

Take the Health Employer Workforce Demand Survey Today!

The NC Health Talent Alliance has released its Annual Workforce Survey. The goal of this survey is to gather detailed employer demand for jobs critical to health care operation. The survey will also gather demand projections. This is the first statewide effort to capture real-time employer demand. Please take a moment to complete this important survey. The Health Talent Alliance will use this…

Make an Impact! Secure Your Spot at the NCMS Advocacy Summit Today!

  Don't Miss the upcoming NCMS Advocacy Summit in March! Don’t forget to register for the NCMS Advocacy Summit - a gathering of healthcare leaders and policy experts dedicated to fostering meaningful discussions around legislative developments crucial to our profession. The event is March 23rd, so register now as space is limited! Why Attend? Stay informed about critical…

New NCMS Member Perk with an Exciting Bonus!

If you need another reason why it's good to be an NCMS member, this is it! Get a discount on the premiere state magazine and a donation will also be made to NCMS. Click here to go to Our State Magazine. Don't forget to use promo code: DSMDS

NCMS Past President Dr. Arthur Apolinario Featured in AMA Medicare Ad as AMA Advocacy Conference Begins

Dr. Arthur Apolinario Joins AMA Campaign to Fix Medicare Former North Carolina Medical Society President Dr. Arthur Apolinario adds his voice to the fight to fix the Medicare payment system in a new ad. In the advertisement currently running on social media, Apolinario says, "You have all the physicians of the United States speaking as one voice and making sure the message gets heard." The…

Higher-Dose Naloxone Spray Increases Side Effects But Not Benefits

New Spray Does Not Save More Lives In a recent study, researchers concluded a new, higher-dose Naloxone nasal spray for reversing opioid overdoses did not save more lives than the previous standard dose but did cause more side effects, which were significantly more common in the patients who got the higher-dose sprays. The 8-milligram naloxone spray is twice as potent as the highest dose…

2024 NCMS Candidate Series – David Hill, MD

2024 NCMS Candidate Series Featuring Dr. David Hill The 2024 North Carolina Medical Society Candidate Series has an exclusive interview featuring Dr. David Hill who is running for North Carolina Senate District 7. In this episode, Dr. Hill outlines what motivated him to run for office and his most important legislative issues. He discusses how he will address disparities in healthcare in North…

NCDHHS Looking to Hire Organization to Help Manage Children and Families Specialty Plan

  The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is seeking requests for proposals to hire the organization that will help manage the Children and Families Specialty Plan (CFSP), a first-of-its-kind statewide health plan designed to ensure access to comprehensive physical and behavioral health services for Medicaid-enrolled children, youth and families served by the child…

NCMS CEO Chip Baggett Gives Advocacy Update to NC Chapter of American College of Physicians

  Chip Baggett Addresses American College of Physicians   RALEIGH -- The North Carolina Medical Society CEO Chip Baggett addressed the North Carolina Chapter of the American College of Physicians (ACP) Friday in Raleigh.  His advocacy update focused on making it easier for physicians to care for patients, making sure physicians have a choice of where and how to practice, and a…

CDC: Syphilis cases at highest levels since 1950s

Skin lesion with syphilis bacteria (Treponema pallidum) under microscope (1000x magnification) Getty Images Racial and Ethnic Minorities Disproportionately Affected The number of syphilis cases in the U.S. are on the rise. According to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cases increased by nearly 80% to more than 207,000 between 2018 and 2022. Rates increased…

New Guidelines Published for Treatment of Neuroblastoma

First Recommendations Ever from NCCN The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)—an alliance of leading cancer centers— has published its first ever set of treatment recommendations pertaining to neuroblastoma. Neuroblastoma is a type of solid tumor cancer that typically occurs in early childhood, with the majority diagnosed before age five. It's also the most common type of solid…

Medicaid Changes Could Make More North Carolinians Eligible for Health Care

Expansion Means those 19-64 are Eligible, Including Some With Higher Incomes The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is mailing letters to 534,840 North Carolinians based on information provided to HealthCare.gov that indicates they may be eligible for NC Medicaid. With the expansion of Medicaid, more people are eligible, including those ages 19 through 64 years with higher incomes.…

Latest Trends in Health Technology from 2024 Consumer Electronics Show

Healthcare’s Transformative Technologies at CES 2024 (Caroline Scott, Consumer Technology Association Contributing Editor) --  In recent years, and as was seen at CES 2024, the healthcare industry has benefited from a significant transformation furthered by the integration of digital technologies. The advent of digital technologies across the healthcare landscape has revolutionized the way we…

Nominations Open for NCMS Foundation Board of Trustees

The NCMS Foundation Board Development Committee Submits:   Call for Nominations: NCMS Foundation Board of Trustees Overview Overview The call for nominations for individuals to serve on the NCMS Foundation Board of Trustees is now open. Nominations are due by May 31, 2024 (view NCMS Foundation Candidate Application Form here). The North Carolina Medical Society Foundation (NCMSF)…

NCMS Past President Dr. Philip Brown to Present at CARE Project Professional Collaborative

  'Do You Speak Patient: TELL ME' by Dr. Philip Brown at CARE Collaborative     (WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH) -- Dr. Philip Brown is speaking at the 6th Annual CARE Project NC Parent Professional Collaborative.  Brown is a Past President of the North Carolina Medical Society, former Chief Physician Executive at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, and Chief Community Impact Officer…

Practice Manager Looking to Hone Their Skills? Send Them to Bootcamp!

Are you an experienced practice manager looking to gain knowledge in specific practice management content areas? The Practice Manager Bootcamp is designed to give practice managers with two or less years of practice management experience an overview of the basic knowledge and skills a practice manager needs to succeed. Live sessions will be conducted virtually and will be recorded for later…

NCDHHS Child Behavioral Health Dashboard Now Open

  The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has launched its Child Behavioral Health dashboard. The information shared through this publicly available tool will help the department, as well as behavioral health providers, policymakers and stakeholders, to identify and address gaps and disparities in behavioral health services for children. The Child Behavioral…

Know an Exceptional Group Practice Administrator? Tell the World About Them!

  The 2024 Administrator of the Year award, sponsored by Curi, recognizes a medical group practice administrator affiliated with the North Carolina Medical Group Management Association (NCMGMA). This person has exhibited exceptional leadership management proficiency and enhanced the effectiveness in the delivery of health care in his/her practice and community through a recent, noteworthy…

Flu Activity Picking Up Across Country, Including North Carolina

More than a third of all states are still experiencing high or very high levels of respiratory illness this season, according to the CDC. Respiratory virus season in the US isn’t over yet (CNN, Diedre McPhillips) --  After a few weeks of decline, some measures show that flu activity is starting to pick up again and respiratory virus levels remain high overall in the United States. During the…

Register Now for This Month’s CoCM Provider Learning Collaborative!

Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) Provider Learning Collaborative Role of the Psychiatric Consultant/Systematic Caseload Review February 15, 2024 | 12:30-1:30 p.m.   Attend the upcoming Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) Provider Learning Collaborative which will focus on the following topic: Role of the Psychiatric Consultant/Systematic Caseload Review. CoCM Provider Learning…

NCMS Past President Dr. Palmer Edwards Appointed to NC Commission for Public Health

NCMS is Honored to Appoint Palmer Edwards, MD to the NC Commission for Public Health     (RALEIGH) -- The North Carolina Medical Society Nominating and Leadership Development Committee has appointed Dr. Palmer Edwards to the North Carolina Commission for Public Health.  He fills the unexpired term of Douglas Sheets, MD.  Edward's term will expire on November 30, 2027. Edwards…

Toby Keith and King Charles Bring Attention to Cancer in Men

How to help your patients when they receive a cancer diagnosis With the announcement of the death of country music superstar Toby Keith from Stomach Cancer and the cancer diagnosis of Britain's King Charles, the spotlight is shining brightly on men's health.  Men are less likely than women to address their health.  A recent study by the Cleveland Clinic found that only 3 out of 5 men get annual…

Reminder: Foster Share Listening Sessions Are Today and Tomorrow!

The North Carolina Medical Society is proudly part of the partnership that established Carolina Complete Health (CCH), the only Provider-Led Plan established to deliver Medicaid Managed Care in North Carolina. As we turn to a new year, CCH needs your unique insights. It is looking to learn from providers about your experiences with children and families involved in the foster care system. This…

Get Ready! North Carolina Will be Part of Solar Eclipse in April

  Millions of Americans live in the path of 2024’s solar eclipse. See where to watch (CNN, Matt Stiles, Kenneth Uzquiano, Ashley Strickland, and Will Mullery) -- One of the year’s most anticipated celestial events — a total solar eclipse — will put on a dramatic show April 8 as it crosses over Mexico, the United States and Canada. A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes…

New Medicaid Managed Care Tailored Plans Launch Soon

Are You Ready For Changes Coming This Summer? North Carolina will launch the NC Medicaid Managed Care Behavioral Health and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Tailored Plans on July 1, 2024. This is an integrated health plan for individuals with behavioral health needs and intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DDs). NCDHHS recently consolidated the state’s Local Management…

CaroMont Health Foundation 2024 Grant Cycle Now Open

  The CaroMont Health Foundation is pleased to announce the opening of the 2024 grant cycle, an annual program aimed at supporting initiatives that tackle the most pressing health care issues facing the region. Non-profit organizations are eligible to apply on CaroMont Health’s website for programs focused on the Social Determinants of Health: access to care, education, family support and…