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NCMS General Membership CME Meeting – What’s in the Local Drug Supply – an Update from a Toxicologist – Tuesday
Northampton and Lehigh County Medical Societies GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING with 2.0 CME* Tuesday – September 19, 2023 At Homewood Suites 3350 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley, PA 18034 Registration begins…
Read MoreInvasive group A streptococcal (iGAS) infections in children – PA Dept of Health advisory
Summary • This guidance has been updated based on currently available information about pediatric invasive group A streptococcal infections nationally. This HAN replaces PA-HAN-679 • Based on the Centers for…
Read MoreCDC Health Advisory – 12/22/22 – Antiviral Treatment of Influenza
On December 14, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a CDC Health Advisory 482 to prioritize antiviral treatment of Influenza in the setting of reduced availability…
Read MorePA Dept. Of Health Advisory – 12/16/22 – Possible Increases in Group A Streptococcal Infections
It is important for providers to recognize Group A Streptococcal (GAS) infections early, especially among patients at high risk for severe illness. • Facilities with patients at high risk for…
Read More2023 NCMS Inuagural Celebration Invitation – January 21, 2023 – 6:30PM – Northampton Country Club
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Read MorePAMED’s 2023 Poster Contest for Residents, Fellows, and Medical Students
Abstracts Now Being Accepted for the 2023 PAMED Poster Competition PAMED member medical students, residents, and fellows are encouraged to participate in the 2023 PAMED Poster Competition! …
Read MorePA Dept of Health – Health Advisory – Measles Identification and Prevention in PA
Summary: • Currently there is an ongoing measles outbreak in Columbus, Ohio. The first case was identified October 22, 2022, and as of December 12th there are 73 confirmed cases.…
Read MoreHealth Advisory – Emerging Tickborne Disease Guidance in Pennsylvania issued – 8/26/22
Summary: • Borrelia miyamotoi disease has been detected in multiple Pennsylvania residents. Healthcare providers (HCPs) should consider Borrelia miyamotoi disease in patients presenting with compatible symptoms. • An Amblyomma americanum…
Read MoreMonkeypox Testing, Vaccine, and Monitoring of Healthcare Workers After Exposure Updates – PA Dept of Health – 8/22/22
PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 2022 – PAHAN-657 -08-22- UPD DATE: August 22, 2022 TO: Health Alert Network FROM: Denise A. Johnson, M.D., FACOG, FACHE, Acting Secretary of Health SUBJECT: Monkeypox…
Read MoreThe 2022 PAMED House of Delegates Resolutions have been posted and available for online comment
Please take a moment to offer your opinions with online comments for the 2022 House of Delegates resolutions. Online written testimony round one is open now and ends on September…
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