Events for Physicians

                         Speed Referral                                                  Medical Practice Development

Please plan to attend this event which gives specialists an opportunity to share information on their practice philosophies and individual interests.  Primary care doctors will enhance their referral network and learn some of the latest developments in specialty services.

Thursday, September 16, 6:00 p.m.,                          Elmcrest Country Club

Save these Dates:

Physician Spouse Luncheon, September 22
Holiday Party, December 10, 2010
Pills & Drills Charity Golf, May 18, 2011

              Cedar Rapids Business Update

Mr. Jim Tinker, former Mercy Medical Center CEO, will provide a business update on the city of Cedar Rapids.

Museums will be open for your viewing during the social time, and after Mr. Tinker's presentation.

Thursday, November 18, 5:30 p.m.,                       Masonic Lodge & Library, 813 1st Avenue SE

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.

Iowa Department of Public Health 

Salmonella Enteritidis Egg Recall

Most people infected with Salmonella Enteritidis develop fever, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps about 12 to 72 hours after exposure. Illness usually lasts four to seven days. Most people recover without treatment. Severe illness may occur in the very young, the elderly, pregnant women, or those with compromised immune systems. Eggs can be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis. If properly handled and cooked, however, they are completely safe.

To reduce the risk of illness from eggs, you should always:
o Keep eggs refrigerated at all times.
o Throw away cracked or dirty eggs.
o Wash hands, cooking utensils, and food preparation surfaces with soap and water after contact with raw eggs.
o Cook eggs until both the white and the yolk are firm. Eat eggs promptly after cooking; do not keep eggs warm or at room temperature for more than two hours.
o Refrigerate unused or leftover egg-containing foods promptly.
o Avoid eating raw eggs. If you believe you may have unknowingly eaten eggs that were included in the egg recall, you should not be concerned about illness as long as the eggs were cooked thoroughly. If you have recalled eggs, throw them away or return them to the retailer.

If you feel ill and are experiencing symptoms of Salmonella infection, you should see your medical provider. According to the CDC, from May 1 to August 25, 2010, there were 2,403 illnesses due to the outbreak strain of Salmonella Enteritidis reported nationwide. This strain of Salmonella Enteritidis, however, is common. Thus, it is unknown how many of these cases are actually related to the recalled eggs. Based on the number of cases seen in the last 5 years, we would expect to have about 933 total illnesses due to this strain in the United States during this time. In Iowa, there were 48 reported illnesses due to this strain of Salmonella Enteritidis during this time period (May 1 to August 25, 2010). During the same time period in 2009, 22 illnesses were reported. No clusters of illnesses associated with the recalled eggs have been identified in Iowa. Iowa has not been able to definitively trace any of the illnesses back to the recalled eggs. However, there has been an increase in the number of illnesses due to this strain of Salmonella Enteritidis compared to the number seen last year and we continue to investigate all cases of Salmonella.
For more information about Salmonella, visit www.idph.state.ia.us/adper/common/pdf/epifacts/salmonella.pdf.