Mohan Mallam, MD Granted Hospice Medical Director Certified Credential PRESS RELEASE Contact: Brenda Ponce, Administrative Assistant (760) 256-4601 Dr. Mohan Mallam Granted the Hospice Medical Director Certified® (HMDC®) Credential Barstow, California – July, 2022 Mohan Mallam, MD FACP CMD HMDC, was recently granted the Hospice Medical Director Certified credential by the Hospice Medical Director Certification Board. Dr. Mallam was recognized for his commitment to improving the quality of life by displaying professional competency in the hospice industry. Hospice practice includes patient care, medication management, performance improvement, engagement in interdisciplinary group (IDG) activities, and much more. Professional certification affirms a knowledge and experience base ... July 20, 2022 General, Press Releases 0 0 Comment Read More »
Letter to Providers by SBDPH Public Health Officer on Monoclonal Antibody Treatments LETTER TO HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS BY MICHAEL SEQUEIRA, M.D., PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICER, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH ON MONOCLONAL ANTIBODY TREATMENT - DOWNLOAD PDF COPY September 23, 2021 Dear Healthcare Provider: San Bernardino County Department of Public Health is receiving allocations of monoclonal antibody therapies, REGEN-COV and Bamlanivimab/Etesevimab, to distribute to providers. It is important to note that both treatments have been shown to be highly effective against SARS-CoV-2 and the Delta Variant. Most importantly, both have been approved for use in treating mild to moderate COVID-19 disease AND to provide post-exposure prophylaxis ... October 12, 2021 General, Press Releases monoclonal antibody therapy, San Bernardino County Department of Public Health, SBCDPH 0 0 Comment Read More »
Extension of Influenza Season in San Bernardino County PRESS RELEASE HEALTH ADVISORY - Public Health Contact: Erin Gustafson, M.D., M.P.H., Assistant Health Officer | (909) 387-6218 Due to elevated and widespread influenza activity within San Bernardino County and surrounding areas, Dr. Erin Gustafson, Acting Health Officer, has ordered an extension of the influenza season period to the newly defined date of April 30, 2020. Influenza activity is widespread throughout California and statewide outpatient influenza-like illness (ILI) hospitalizations remain above the expected levels. Influenza A 2009 H1N1 Pandemic (H1N1 pdm09) viruses are predominating in California, but influenza B (Victoria) viruses are still circulating. Under ... March 26, 2020 General, Press Releases influenza season extended, San Bernardino County Department of Public Health 0 0 Comment Read More »
Call for Physician Volunteers COVID-19 is putting a tremendous strain on physicians, especially those on the front lines, and the state is in the middle of experiencing an unprecedented surge in patient care needs. We’ve been contacted by Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) in Colton who is proactively developing a list of physicians who are willing to obtain emergency privileges though their hospital to assist for the anticipated surge in coronavirus cases. San Bernardino County Medical Society (SBCMS) is calling upon physicians to volunteer their time and talent in service to impacted communities across our ... March 26, 2020 General, Press Releases physician volunteers, COVID-19 0 0 Comment Read More »
Health Officer issues smoke advisory from Holy Fire San Bernardino County Health Officer Dr. Maxwell Ohikhuare advises county residents with sensitive health conditions who live near areas affected by the Holy Fire to stay alert to changing smoke levels and be prepared to act accordingly. The Holy Fire is burning to the east of Trabuco Canyon near the border of Orange County and Riverside County within the Cleveland National Forest. Although the fire is burning in surrounding counties, conditions may bring smoke into portions of San Bernardino County. Smoky conditions can be hazardous for young children, the elderly, individuals ... August 8, 2018 General, Press Releases Public Health 0 0 Comment Read More »
First infant death from Pertussis (whooping cough) confirmed News from the Department of Public Health San Bernardino County www.sbcounty.gov For Immediate Release July 17, 2018 Contact: Lana Cao Public Health Information Officer San Bernardino County Department of Public Health Phone: 909.387.9147 Email: Lana.Cao@dph.sbcounty.gov First infant death from Pertussis (whooping cough) confirmed Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, has claimed the life of a San Bernardino County infant less than six months of age. This is the first confirmed death from the disease in California since 2016. “This infant’s death is a tragedy for the family and our community. My sincerest condolences are extended to the family at this difficult time,” ... July 17, 2018 General, Press Releases Immunizations, Public Health 0 0 Comment Read More »
Rare Iron Lung Now on Display at Southern California Medical Museum NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Alison Elsner, 909-273-6000 (W) June 18, 2018 760-413-5053 (C), aelsner@sbcms.org (Inland Empire, CA.) – The Southern California Medical Museum is announcing the acquisition of a rare iron lung, now on display at the Museum, located in the Nursing Science Center on the campus of Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California. This remarkable piece of medical equipment was acquired through the generosity of the Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center in Downey, California. The cumbersome mechanical respirator reminds modern day Museum visitors about the ways ... June 26, 2018 General, Press Releases iron lung, Southern California Medical Museum 0 0 Comment Read More »
CA Physicians Overwhelmingly Oppose Radical Health Care Price Fixing Bill FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 9, 2018 SOURCE: California Medical Association CONTACT: Charlie Lawlor, clawlor@cmanet.org CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATORS TODAY - CLICK HERE! Sacramento, CALIF. – Today, Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San Jose) released new details on a radical new legislative proposal that would increase patient out-of-pocket costs and result in a dangerous government intrusion into the health care market by creating state-sanctioned rationing of health care for all Californians. Assembly Bill 3087 would establish an undemocratic, government-run commission with nine political appointees who would unilaterally set the price for all medical services that are not already ... April 9, 2018 CMA, General, Press Releases Rate Regulation, State Legislative Advocacy 0 0 Comment Read More »
Public Health Officer urges county residents to get the flu shot The Public Health Officer is strongly encouraging County residents to get the flu shot. Initial influenza reports have sharply increased nearly 300% in the last week, going from 38 reports to 150 reports. Within the last two weeks, the County has also confirmed three (3) flu-related deaths. “These deaths are a reminder that the flu can be serious and sometimes deadly,” said Dr. Maxwell Ohikhuare, Health Officer. “Flu shots are the most effective protection from the flu, and it’s not too late to get one.” In light of the recent sharp ... January 9, 2018 General, Press Releases Flu Shots, Influenza, Vaccinations 0 0 Comment Read More »
Medical Society Installs New officers with Dr. Eric Hansen at the Helm The San Bernardino County Medical Society (SBCMS) held its 125th Officers’ Installation and Recognition Dinner, welcoming Eric R. Hansen, M.D. as President for 2017-18, on Friday, June 23 at the Mission Inn in Riverside, California. Close to 200 guests gathered for a reception followed by sit-down dinner and program. A family practice physician in Hesperia, California, Dr. Hansen also serves as the Chair of the Solo and Small Group Practice Forum for the statewide California Medical Association (CMA), the umbrella organization for SBCMS. He and his practice were also awarded ... June 29, 2017 Press Releases 2017/18 SBCMS Officers, 2017 SBCMS Award winners, SBCMS Officer Installation & Awards 0 0 Comment Read More »
