Donald Case, M.D. Selected as "Top Doc" for SBCMS 2019 Congratulations to Donald Case, M.D., a Pediatrician practicing in Barstow, CA, who was selected as the “Top Doc” for San Bernardino, County Medical Society (SBCMS) 2019. Lights for Little Lives, created and sponsored by The Unforgettables Foundation in 2001 in partnership with non-profits like Ronald McDonald House, the Candlelighters, Olive Crest Foundation, Rotary, Kiwanis, and The United Way, honors top doctors/pediatricians from the Inland Empire. Winners are selected through SBCMS, Riverside County Medical Association (RCMA) and Children’s Hospital at Loma Linda. SBCMS nominee physician must be a pediatrician or work primarily with ... December 11, 2019 Awards, General Top Doc Award, The Unforgetables Foundation, TUF 0 0 Comment Read More »
SBCMS/LifeStream Blood Drive Dec. 12 Dr. Thelma Korpman, Chair of our upcoming SBCMS Blood Drive and board member for LifeStream, invites you to donate blood on Thursday, December 12, from 12 noon to 6 pm at the SBCMS office in Redlands, CA. Please participate by signing up and encouraging friends, co-workers and relatives to do the same. You can select your time slot in advance and help us achieve our goal of 20 pints for the day. Blood donations are desperately needed throughout the year, but even more so during the holiday season. Please join Dr. ... November 23, 2019 General blood drive, LifeStream 0 0 Comment Read More »
Is Long-Term Care Insurance a Good Idea? Is Long-Term Care Insurance a Good Idea? When deciding whether or not to buy long-term care insurance, consider the potential cost of care, the cost of insurance premiums, and the coverage provided. There is a good possibility that you or your spouse will eventually require some form of long-term care (LTC). According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, at least 70% of people aged 65 or older will require some form of long-term care services and support during their lives.1 Whether you or your spouse will be among this group ... November 23, 2019 General Citizens Trust Investment Services, Long-Term Care Insurance 0 0 Comment Read More »
Cal Med Physicians and Surgeons Welcomes Newest Physician - Matthew Whealon, MD Recently, Cal Med Physicians and Surgeons welcomed its newest physician, Matthew Whealon, MD, a colorectal and general surgeon. They feel very fortunate to have Dr. Whealon as part of their group; as he comes to them with very high recommendations and will help to alleviate a severe shortage of colorectal surgeons currently working in the greater Inland Empire area. Read announcmen letter HERE. Dr. Whealon can accept referrals to see patients in Cal Med’s new, state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery center and medical offices, at 1281 W. C St. in Colton, just north ... October 5, 2019 General Cal Med Physicians and Surgeons 0 0 Comment Read More »
Connect IE's Move the Needle Conference Connect IE is excited to announce the Move the Needle Conference! We invite you to join us for a robust discussion that will unearth the power of collaborative partnerships between healthcare providers, community and social service organizations and data information exchanges to achieve health equity for communities. This timely conference will discuss trends and solutions that are sure to move the needle forward and initiate change in the overall community health of the Inland Empire. Breakout Sessions Include: • Moving Toward Health Equity Using Geographical Information Systems: The Power of Data ... September 19, 2019 EHR, General IE-HIO, Inland Empire HIO, Connect IE, IEHIO 0 0 Comment Read More »
24/7 Emergency Medical through Mercer's Assist Plus Your Vacation Just Got a Lot Safer... with AssistPlus, your on-call, 24/7 emergency medical and travel safety team! There’s been a lot of coverage in the news lately about travelers getting sick - or worse - while exploring other countries. If you are planning to travel to, say, Italy, Australia, Morocco or even the Dominican Republic…wouldn’t you want to do everything possible to ensure your and your family’s safety and well-being? Travel is one of the joys of life. But sometimes you can run into an emergency you don’t expect. That’s when AssistPlus ... August 9, 2019 General AssistPlus, Mercer 0 0 Comment Read More »
NEWS RELEASE - Mark M. Bai, M.D. Installated 127th SBCMS President NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - July 10, 2019 Contact: Alison Elsner 909-273-6000 W, 760-413-5053 C, aelsner@sbcms.org MARK M. BAI, M.D., INSTALLED AS 127th PRESIDENT OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY - 2019-20 board officers and ‘Outstanding Award’ recipients honored (Inland Empire, CA.) – The San Bernardino County Medical Society (SBCMS) welcomed its 127th President at its recent Officers’ Installation and Recognition Dinner. Mark M. Bai, M.D., Family Medicine physician with Southern California Permanente Medical Group San Bernardino Region (Kaiser Permanente), was sworn in as President for 2019-20, on Thursday, June 20 at Los Serranos Country ... July 11, 2019 General 2019 SBCMS Outstanding Awards, Mark M. Bai MD, SBCMS Officer Installation 0 0 Comment Read More »
Has Your Entire Staff Been Trained on Sexual Harassment? Provided by Thakur Law Firm Sexual harassment in the workplace is a risk that California employers simply cannot afford. Driven by high-profile sexual harassment and assault cases at work, California law makers have taken it upon themselves to ensure most employers, even those with just a few employees, minimize that risk by requiring training for all employees. Since 2005, employers with at least 50 employees have been required to train and educate all personnel in supervisory positions in California in the prevention of sexual harassment. Now, any employer with enough employees ... July 9, 2019 General sexual harassment training, Thakur Law Firm APC 0 0 Comment Read More »
Call for Nominations - IEHIO Board Member SBCMS has an open position for a board member to serve on the Inland Empire Health Information Organization (IE-HIO). The IEHIO is a non-profit grass-roots organization providing linkage between healthcare stakeholders in the Inland Empire and Manifest MedEX, a statewide HIE formed through the merger of Inland Empire Health Information Exchange and Cal INDEX. The focus of IEHIO is on driving HIE utilization in ways that address local priorities and use cases for sharing data while continuing to expand HIE participation in the Inland Empire through data sharing. IEHIO has also established a Data Servicing and ... July 8, 2019 General IEHIO, Inland Empire Health Information Organization 0 0 Comment Read More »
Brett Tashman Foundation Golf Tourney Register Now for the 4th Annual Brett Tashman Foundation Event!! The Tournament will take place Saturday, July 13, 2019 at Sierra Lakes Golf Club in Fontana, California, beginning promptly with a shotgun start at 8:00 am. Great on-course contests are included! Banquet luncheon and silent auction to follow, beginning at 1:00 pm. If you are not a golfer, please join us by participating in our luncheon, raffles, live and silent auctions with great items such as numerous hotel stays including Four Seasons at Beverly Hills, Disneyland, sports memorabilia, and many more. Also there will be a goody bag ... June 26, 2019 General Brett Tashman Foundation 0 0 Comment Read More »
