Shaping healthcare policy as a physician in Congress:
Our guest for this week’s Medicine Curated podcast episode is Congressman @DrNealDunnFL2, MD, a former FMA Board member who is beginning his third term in the U.S. House of Representatives. https://t.co/bYVXZW9kkm
Podcast: Inside the Advent Health Mission Control Center. In the latest episode of the FMA’s Medicine Curated podcast, CEO Tim Stapleton talks with Sanjay Pattani, M.D., Medical Director of @AdventHealth Mission Control Command Center.
Dr. Pattani takes us through the /1
Podcast: We discuss the importance of early childhood vaccinations with an expert: Lisa Gwynn, DO, MBA, FAAP, Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics and Public Health Sciences at @umiamimedicine / @UMiamiHealth. https://t.co/pQtO1ttoeR #VaccinesWork
Dr. Michael Patete, MD, FACS, and President of @FloridaMedical explains why #ConvalescentPlasma donations are needed as an emerging #COVID19 treatment https://t.co/kZW2d4PyNL
I am proud to be serving another term on the @FloridaMedical Board of Governors. The FMA advocates for physicians and their patients to promote #publichealth and enhance the quality and availability of #healthcare in Florida.
Happy July 4th. The July 4th holiday is usually a day of gathering to enjoy food, fireworks and festivities. However, this is an extremely unusual time as we face an ongoing pandemic that demands changes in our daily routines. Several states across the country, including /1
covering increases exposure, whereas universal masking greatly reduces the spread of viral particles. The message is simple: For the sake of your health and the health of everyone around you, Florida’s doctors want you to wear a mask.” 6/6
the FMA unequivocally endorses this public health measure. Wearing a mask may save your life and the lives of others.
“The science is clear. Asymptomatic infected individuals can release infectious aerosol particles while breathing and speaking. Not wearing a mask or face /5
ordinances. The FMA applauds these local leaders who have put the health and safety of their citizens first and foremost. "The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has provided guidance that masks are essential in preventing community spread of COVID-19 and /4
the Florida Medical Association (FMA) the state’s largest physician organization, encourages local officials to adopt regulations requiring individuals to wear face coverings in public places. Several large municipalities in Florida have already adopted mandatory mask use /3
following statement urging Floridians to use face coverings to prevent the further spread of COVID-19, and calling on local officials to adopt regulations requiring the use of masks in public places.
“In response to a dramatic increase in COVID-19 cases, /2
STATEMENT BY FLORIDA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT RONALD L. GIFFLER, MD, JD, MBA, RELATED TO USAGE OF FACE COVERINGS TO PREVENT FURTHER SPREAD OF COVID-19:
(Tallahassee, Fla.) – Florida Medical Association (FMA) President Ronald F. Giffler, MD, JD, MBA, today offered the /1