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Physician Wellbeing Resources – Reading and Watching

The Fall issues of the KCMS and KCOA Bulletin magazine featured many resources for Physician Wellbeing. References to most of information submitted by William Sanders, DO are listed below. http://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/suicide/consequences.html Lindeman S, Laara E, Hakko H, Lonnqvist J. Br J Psychiatry. 1996 Mar;168(3):274-9. A systematic review on gender-specific suicide mortality in medical doctors. Louise B Andrew, MD, JD; Chief Editor: … Read more

Fireside Chats: A KCMS/KCOA Virtual Series

Stay tuned for future sessions of the Fireside Chat series! Fireside Chat: Health Department Updates – December 7, 2020Panelists: Nirali Bora, MD, Medical Director, Kent County Health Dept., and William Nettleton, MD, Medical Director, Kalamazoo County Dept. of Health and Community ServicesFacilitator: Eric Larson, MD https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/hovqBycbOTni2CCSPiDnnkzs4tyIpybuxMbcGQbV1JdJ7pSNXF1tcDs2W-NmNzbF.-8alwf-PxO1N6VzS   Passcode: a6TR5+&f       Click here for JAMA article about COVID-19 and mRNA Vaccines—First … Read more

Stop the Misinformation

DOs are 11% of the physician workforce and are equivalent to MDs. Misleading statements by the media and even public figures undermine their credibility, and have hurt more than 151,000 doctors and medical students. Please share and help this country separate fact from fiction. Click here to watch the video and then share

KCMS/KCOA COVID-19 Advocacy in Action

KCOA would like to thank the physician members and local legislators who continue to join us for our KCMS/KCOA Legislative Committee meetings via Zoom. These meetings provide a forum for committee members to cover state legislation proposed and enacted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. KCOA leadership and staff continue to advocate for and support West Michigan physicians and patients … Read more

West Michigan COVID-19 Business Coalition

The West Michigan COVID-19 Business Coalition is a collaborative effort by several West Michigan organizations working to provide resources, guidance, and businesses services to the employers and employees of our community that have been affected by the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic.

AOA Category 1-B Credits Available for COVID-19 Hours Worked

Dear KCOA Members, Thank you for everything you are doing during the COVID-19 crisis!  To recognize your efforts, the Michigan Licensing and Regulatory Affairs department may recognize hours worked responding to the COVID-19 emergency as hours toward continuing education courses or programs required for licensure.  AOA Category 1-B credits for osteopathic physicians and AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM for allopathic … Read more

Resources for Michigan Businesses and Practices During COVID-19

The information below is provided to you if you wish to access small business loans or grants in seeking support to assist your practice.  This is provided by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. https://www.michiganbusiness.org/covid19/ If you have questions or wish to speak to MEDC directly, please call 888-522-0103. To learn more, you may wish to visit the following links to … Read more