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Mountain Vista Medical Center Receives National Award for Clinical Excellence
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Mountain Vista Medical Center has been recognized as a Center of Distinction for wound care by Healogics, Inc. making it one of very few locations in Arizona to have earned this national award.
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The Kind of Partner You Want
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The Maricopa County Medical Society has been a valuable partner to the medical community since 1892.
Now we are teaming up with your favorite companies to bring you even more value!
Introducing our all-new Preferred Partner Program bringing physician members:
- Superior services
- Personal recommendations
- Exclusive discounts
- Incredible value
Utilize these businesses without worry knowing they are reliable partners with the MCMS.
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MEDICAL OFFICE SUITE TEMPE-MESA AREA
| For lease in beautiful garden office complex. Includes covered doctor parking. Excellent location with easy access to 101 & 60 freeways & close to Desert Samaritan & Tempe St. Luke's Hospitals.
Contact 602-625-6298.
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RESIDENTIAL LOT FOR SALE IN PINETOP
| Attractive wooded residential lot for sale in Pinetop. On cul-de-sac, easy access main road, near two country clubs. Architect's prelim schematics for 2 car garage, 3-5 bedroom options, 2,495-2,567 sq ft design available. 0.31/ac. $109,500.
Call Jan Mullins, Spill Realty, 928-369-4300.
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12th Annual Nutrition & Health Conference
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May 3-6, 2015
Arizona Biltmore Hotel
Phoenix, Arizona
Spend three days in May at Nutrition & Health: State of the Science and Clinical Applications, sharing nutrient-rich and tantalizing meals with like-minded learners at a beautiful desert destination and gathering insights on nutrition, prevention and healthful living from internationally recognized researchers, clinicians, educators, authors and chefs.
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May 19, 2015
11 am - 5 pm
Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS
1101 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 307-5330
FREE Hepatitis C Testing. Quick finger prick, no blood draw required. Results in 20 minutes.
FREE Hepatitis A & B Vaccines, Age 18 & up
FREE services provided:
- Counseling
- Education
- Medication
- Resources
Refreshments will be served.
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2015 Infectious Disease Training - July 21-23
This three-day infectious disease exercise and training shall introduce participants to a variety of topics in infectious diseases and have the opportunity to network with a variety of partners including state and local health, infection control practitioners, public and community health nurses, epidemiologists, sanitarians, university faculty and students, and more.
Stay tuned for more details by monitoring the ADHS Office of Infectious Disease Services website >>
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| Mark your calendar for a FREE even specifically tailored for medical practices.
Tuesday, May 12th
11:30 am - 1 pm
DeVry University
2149 W. Dunlap Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85021
Topics include HIPAA and PC compliance, including user audits, forced compliance designs, security tactics, regulations and requirements, and more.
RSVP by Wed., May 6th
Register now >>
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Dr. Jeffrey R. Lisse Appointed Medical Director of the Arizona Telemedicine Program
| Jeffrey Lisse, MD professor of medicine and medical director of the University of Arizona Arthritis Center's Osteoporosis Program, has been named medical director of the Arizona Telemedicine Program (ATP).
As ATP medical director, Dr. Lisse will oversee the clinical operations of the Arizona Telemedicine Program. This includes recruiting physicians to provide telemedicine services over ATP's state-wide broad-band telecommunications network.
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| May is Hepatitis Awareness Month | | |
Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C can become chronic, life-long infections which can lead to liver cancer. Millions of Americans are living with chronic viral hepatitis, and many do not know they are infected.
The CDC's Division of Viral Hepatitis is leading a national  campaign called Know More Hepatitis. The initiative aims to increase awareness about this hidden epidemic and encouraging people born from 1945-1965 to get tested for Hepatitis C. The division is also coordinating with community partners to promote testing among Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders through the multilingual Know Hepatitis B campaign.
Are you screening your patients? The Arizona Department of Health Services is an available resource to you. For more information, Arizona Department of Health Services, Viral Hepatitis Program at 602-364-3676 or click here.
The CDC has put together numerous resources for physicians available on their website.
Health professional tools >>
Patient education resources >>
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You're Invited to attend the Maricopa County Medical Society Alliance Closing Luncheon
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May 7, 2015 * 11:30 am
Macaroni Grill * 7245 E Gold Dust Ave * Scottsdale, AZ
Guest Speaker
Dr. John Middaugh, Public Health Consultant and
Retired Epidemiologist:
"Exemption from Vaccination, But Not from Education"
Members and their guests: $26/person
Please send your check and reservation by May 4th to:
M.C.M.S.A. *c/o Mindie N. Factor
9074 E. Charter Oak Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Contact Mindie at 480-661-7899 or mnfactor1@aol.com
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Join Phoenix Spine Surgery for their Grand Opening Celebration
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Phoenix Spine Surgery Center will unveil its dedicated minimally invasive spine surgery center in Goodyear, Ariz. with a grand opening celebration.
Thursday, June 4th
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Surgery suite at the new office.
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4-7 pm
Phoenix Spine Surgery Center
140 N. Litchfield Rd., Suite 110
Goodyear, AZ 85338
Please RSVP for Phoenix Spine Surgery Center's grand opening celebration here, or by calling (601) 644-9107 |
| Open Payments Program Increases Transparency in Health Care | | By Ashby Wolfe, MD, MPP, MPH
Chief Medical Officer, Region IX
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) Open Payments program collects data from drug and device manufacturers and group purchasing organizations (GPOs) about payments they make to physicians and teaching hospitals. The program also reports information about ownership interests in drug and device manufacturers and GPOs held by physicians and their immediate family members. It's important that physicians and teaching hospitals confirm the accuracy of the financial relationships reported about them.
CMS encourages all physicians - including medical doctors, doctors of osteopathy, dentists, chiropractors and others - and teaching hospitals to register and review any payments reported about them. There are instructions and quick tips to help. The review period opened on April 6, 2015, and will be open for at least 45 days. Reporting inaccuracies helps to make sure that the information posted to the Open Payments website is correct. The only way for physicians and teaching hospitals to confirm that the data reported about them is correct is to register and review that data now during the current review period. |
New Valley Fever Reference Booklet for Physicians and Healthcare Professionals
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The Valley Fever Center for Excellence has produced a new reference booklet for physicians and healthcare professionals. Valley Fever which is endemic to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico results in an estimated 150,000 infections annually.
The first printing of the booklet was enough to give a copy to every medical student and medical resident in Arizona. The booklet is also available through the Maricopa County Medical Society. Please email us at mcms@mcmsonline.com with your full name, practice/facility name, and mailing address and we will mail you a complimentary copy.
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BE/BC Gastroenterologist & NP or PA Needed
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Estrella Gastroenterology, a rapidly expanding private practice in metro Phoenix, is actively recruiting a BE/BC gastroenterologist as well as an NP or PA. ERCP, EUS, and hepatology experience are desired. Bilingual is a plus. Practice has multiple locations and affiliations with 5 hospitals and offers flexible schedules and a competitive salary with benefits.
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| Community Outbreak of HIV Infection Linked to Injection Drug Use of Oxymorphone - Indiana, 2015 | | Caitlin Conrad, Heather M. Bradley, Dita Broz, et al.
MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2015;64 (Early Release):1-2
On January 23, 2015, the Indiana State Department of Health began an ongoing investigation of an HIV outbreak, after Indiana disease intervention specialists reported 11 confirmed HIV cases traced to a rural county in southeastern Indiana. The majority of cases were in residents of the same community and were linked to syringe-sharing partners injecting the prescription opioid oxymorphone. As of April 21, HIV infection had been diagnosed in 135 persons in a community of 4,200.
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Congratulations to Michael R. Mills, MD, MPH!
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Dr. Mills, a long-time MCMS member and 2012 President, was named a 2015 Champion of Colorectal Cancer Prevention by Preventing Colorectal Cancer.
The annual award is presented to individuals who exemplify
PCC's mission to educate both public and private stakeholders about the opportunities to reduce the incidence of colorectal cancer through promoting effective screening, prevention and care options for patients. Dr. Mills received his award for his dedication to the prevention and early detection of colorectal cancer through his community outreach programs, including St. Vincent de Paul Medical Clinic, where he volunteers regularly, and the CDC-AGA "free colonoscopy" awareness day in Arizona that he leads.
In addition to community outreach efforts, Dr. Mills is the program director for two gastrointestinal electives at the University of Arizona, College of Medicine, where he instills in his students how to best win the fight against colorectal cancer.
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MEDICAL OFFICE SPACE - MESA, AZ
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Are you looking for space to start a medical practice, but don't want the overhead costs associated with opening an office?
Currently, I have an office with four exam rooms available Mon., Tues. & Wed. Will supply front desk and back office staff. Just come in and see your patients. We have billing and coding available on-site.
Office is convenient for Banner Gateway, Banner Baywood and Gilbert Hospital at Power and Baseline Roads. Short-term or long-term lease available. You decide how many rooms you need as well as number of days a week. Will allow half day usage.
Please call or text Kevin at 480-200-4590.
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Round-up Magazine Available Digitally
| | If you prefer reading publications digitally versus in print format, we've got just the thing for you - Round-up Magazine in digital format!
The Round-up Magazine digital edition provides every page of information and advertisements found in the printed magazine . In fact, there is absolutely no difference - except you can peruse it on your computer, phone or iPad. The March 2015 issue is online right now and the April 2015 issue will be available this week. Back issues from 2014 are also available. Browsing the digital editions of the magazine is easy - just click on the link and the digital issue will open. You can then use the tools available to turn the pages. Visit the archive page to go to the list of issues available then click on the month you wish to view.
If you would like to receive Round-up digitally, please email Candice Scheibel at cscheibel@mcmsonline.com
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| Phoenix Medical Student Selected for Federal Research Program |
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Third-year Student Michael Simmons Gets National Honor
With still a year left before graduating, a University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix student is getting the chance of a lifetime.
On April 22nd, Michael Simmons was named one of 55 students selected by the National Institutes of Health for the fourth class of its Medical Research Scholars Program. The NIH is the primary federal agency conducting and supporting basic, clinical, and translational medical research.
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