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Info for MembersWho is Sponsoring this Local Recognition? The Linn County Medical Society, and KGAN News Channel 2 have joined together to recognize and thank the Medical Doctors who live and work in our community.
How Can I Nominate Someone? By writing a letter nominating a physician (please limit letters to a maximum of 250 words) and submitting it for consideration.
What Should I include in my Letter? The name of the physician you are nominating and the reasons you feel he/she should be recognized. Reasons may include a commitment to the profession, dedication to patients, staff and family and/or involvement in the community. Be sure to include what makes this individual worthy of this recognition. Please feel free to share a brief personal story about the doctor you are nominating.
Where Do I Send My
Nominations?
Email to: linncountymedicalsociety@infionline.net
How Many Local Physicians Will Be Honored? A panel of independent judges who are all members of our community will select ten of the best nominations. These ten physicians will be recognized on the KGAN News morning show. All nominated physicians will be invited to a reception in their honor hosted by the Linn County Medical Society on Tuesday, March 30, and will receive a 2010 Doctor’s Day certificate.
Events for Physicians
Peer to Peer Social - Final Four Party
Monday, April 5, 8:00 p.m.
All physician members and their families are invited.
Watch your mail for invitations.
Pills & Drills Charity Golf
May 19, 2010, 1:00 p.m., Hunter's Ridge, Marion
Open to the public. Proceeds benefit the free medical/dental clinics in Cedar Rapids. Call 365-2527 to register.
Dues Deductions:
For 2009 tax purposes, the following portions of your dues may be deducted as a business expense:
LCMS 100%, IMS 77%, AMA 50%
Thank you for your loyalty and dedication to your local Medical Society.
2010 H1N1
• The symptoms of
H1N1 influenza in people are similar to the symptoms of seasonal
influenza and include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache,
chills and fatigue. Some people with this influenza have also reported
diarrhea and vomiting. Like seasonal influenza, H1N1 influenza may
cause a worsening of underlying chronic medical conditions.
•I f
you think you are ill, avoid close contact with others as much as
possible. Stay at home, do not go to work, school, or travel while
ill. Call your primary care doctor first before going to the
hospital. Seek medical care if you are severely ill (such as
having trouble breathing)
•To help prevent illness:
Avoid contact with ill persons.
When you cough or sneeze, cover your nose and mouth with a tissue. If
you do not a tissue cough or sneeze into your elbow.
After
you cough or sneeze, wash your hands with soap and water for 20
seconds, or use an alcohol-based hand gel.
• To help prevent
the spread of influenza avoid crowded situations, avoid face-to-face
contact less than 3 feet away, and stay out of enclosed spaces that
contain crowds.
LC Department of Public Health, 1/18/2010
What we do for you
The LCMS promotes professional growth for physicians, and quality health care for the community.
We
provide leadership, education, representation, and dialogue for
physicians to be the major influence in the delivery of healthcare and
service to the community.
We exist to serve our members by
facilitating physician collegiality, developing solutions to problems,
and enhancing the public trust in physicians.