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Pregnant? Hoping to be? Or not? Doctors point to these 9 resources
The stakes are high for everyone during pregnancy, from the baby to the parents to the village around them. And there is an almost endless…
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An Important Perspective On The Physicians Serving Our Communities.
The American Medical Association’s new article, “How IMGs are changing the face of American medicine,” explores the contributions of international medical graduates and how the…
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Doctors fear staying power of measles, a disease once eliminated in U.S.
Several PAMED members were featured in TribLIVE, giving insight on the conversation revolving measles and vaccines. Experts blame increasing vaccine hesitancy for allowing the highly…
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PA Dept of Health – 8/24 Update – West Nile Virus and other Arboviral Infections in Pennsylvania
Click here for PA Dept of Health Alert
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Medications for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder – 89 FR 7528 – A Rule by the Health and Human Services Department published on 02/02/2024
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Northampton and Lehigh County Medical Society – JOINT GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING WITH CME Opioid Abuse Licensure Requirement – Dinner Meeting
Download a PDF of the event Flyer here
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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…
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Invasive 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 •…
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CDC 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…
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PA 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…
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2023 NCMS Inuagural Celebration Invitation – January 21, 2023 – 6:30PM – Northampton Country Club
2023 Inaugural Invitation_web
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PAMED’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…
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PA 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…
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Health 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…
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Monkeypox 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…
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The 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…
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Patient Information – COVID Vaccines – Facts not Fear
The Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) has put together these FACTS to dispel some of the MYTHS related to the COVID-19 vaccine. When you know the…
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Patient Info – Vaccines – Why Get Vaccinated
To Protect Yourself, Your Coworkers, Your Patients, Your Family, and Your Community Here are ways you can build people’s confidence in the new COVID-19 vaccines…
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Patient Info – Vaccines – Healthcare Professionals Vaccine Quick Patient Answers
When talking to your patients about COVID-19 vaccines, make a strong, effective recommendation and allow time for them to ask questions. Hearing your answers may…
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Patient Info – Vaccines – Learn about Messenger mRNA
Learn About the New mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines The first two COVID-19 vaccines expected to receive authorization for use in the United States are what is…