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The 2024 NCMS Golden Stethoscope Award Winners Are…
Meet the Winners at the NCMS Golden Stethoscope Awards Dinner November 2 Region 1 – Charin L. Hanlon, MD, FACP, Dr. Charin Hanlon was nominated by Ryan Barclay, the Director of Graduate Medical...
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Novant Health Recognized for Promoting Clinician Well-being and Reducing...
Novant Health has earned bronze level recognition from the American Medical Association (AMA) as a Joy in Medicine health organization. The prestigious distinction is granted to organizations across...
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NCMS Regional Meeting a Huge Success!
Thank you to everyone who attended the NCMS Regional Meeting on Wednesday, October 23rd, at WakeMed’s Andrews Center for Medical Education. We kicked things off with NCMS President-elect Dr. John...
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CDC Updates COVID Vaccine Recommendations for Older Americans
CDC Director Mandy Cohen endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation for people 65 years and older and those who are o receive a second dose of 2024-2025...
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NCMS in Action! Board Member Dr. Karen Smith Addresses State Health Plan...
“Reforming prior authorization practices of insurers is a top priority for the North Carolina Medical Society.” – Dr. Karen Smith RALEIGH — The State Health Plan Board of Trustees met Thursday in...
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Health Officials Recommend People 50 and Older Get Pneumococcal Vaccine
U.S. health officials recommended that people 50 and older get a shot against bacteria that can cause pneumonia and other dangerous illnesses. The recommendation was made by a scientific advisory...
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NCMS Recognizes NCMS Disaster Relief Fund Contributors
A heartfelt THANK YOU to these individuals and organizations for their contribution to the NCMS Disaster Relief Fund. Your generous donation is far more than just a financial contribution; it’s a...
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NCMS Practice Impact Survey Results 10/25/24
The North Carolina Medical Society is working closely with the North Carolina Office of Emergency Services to assess the condition of medical practices in Western North Carolina. The data we receive...
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NCMS in Action: Rep. Greg Murphy Gives US Capitol Building Flag to Eagle...
Eagle Scout Britton Ferrell Receives Flag from Rep. Greg Murphy RALEIGH — On Thursday, Congressman Dr. Greg Murphy presented a flag to Britton Ferrell, son of NCMS Board member Dr. Bill Ferrell....
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Capitol Chronicle: Join NCMS for 2025 National Advocacy Conference in Washington
Join NCMS for 2025 National Advocacy Conference in Washington The AMA’s National Advocacy Conference is scheduled for February 10-12, 2025. This yearly event offers an opportunity for personal...
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NC House and Senate Pass Second Round of Hurricane Relief Funding
SB 743 Transfers $604 million from Rainy Day Fund to assist part of state in long-term recovery efforts The North Carolina General Assembly returned on Thursday to quickly pass another round of...
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🎉It’s New Member Monday!🎉
Join us in welcoming these new members to the North Carolina Medical Society! Tanya E. Anim, MD Ilya Boykov Taylor S. Corum, PA-C Callie R. Faust, PA Robyn Guo Hunter A. Hardaway, PA-C Rama K....
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CDC: Walking Pneumonia Surging Among Kids
Children who have coughs that go on for weeks may have a type of walking pneumonia that’s been surging in the US this year, and they may need a different antibiotic regimen to treat it, infectious...
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Register Now! Exploring Recent Data: Pfizer Medical Affairs Updates on...
Exploring Recent Data: Pfizer Medical Affairs Updates on COVID-19 from ACIP and More Thursday, 14 November 2024: 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm ET Speaker: Rajeev M. Nepal US Medical Director, Pfizer mRNA...
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Register Now! NCTracks November 2024 Provider Training Schedule
Registration is now open for the NCTracks November 2024 training courses. The courses are virtual, via Zoom, and can be attended remotely from any location. Courses offered this month include: New...
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New Shingles Treatment May Reduce Eye Pain and Vision Loss
Long-Term, Low-Dose Antiviral Treatment Benefits Patients with Eye Disease & Pain from Shingles Anyone who has had chickenpox can get shingles, and it can lead to debilitating and long-lasting...
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Baxter Announces Expiration Dating Extensions for Certain Products Related to...
As part of its efforts to mitigate the disruption to the supply of IV solutions after Hurricane Helene temporarily closed its North Cove, N.C., manufacturing plant, Baxter said Monday that it is now...
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Retainer Payments for Home and Community-Based Service Providers Impacted by...
Home and Community-Based Service (HCBS) providers may be eligible to receive retainer payments for employed Direct Care Workers (DCWs) who are unable to deliver HCBS services under an active,...
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Grant Opportunity: Primary and Preventive Care for Vulnerable, Underserved,...
These grant funds, supported through the North Carolina General Assembly, are for assuring access to primary and preventive care to meet the health needs of vulnerable, underserved and medically...
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In-Person Early Voting Ends Saturday!
In-Person Early Voting Ends Saturday, November 2nd! During the early voting period, voters may cast a ballot at any early voting site in their county. This is different than Election Day, when...
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