HEALTH ADVISORY: BENZATHINE PENICILLIN G SHORTAGE (P2) The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a shortage of long-acting penicillin G benzathine injectable suspension products (Bicillin L-A), with an estimated recovery not before spring of 2024. Per the FDA, this drug shortage is due to an increased demand for the drug. Given the high rates of syphilis in California and in Santa Clara County, this is of significant concern. Bicillin L-A remains the only acceptable treatment for pregnant people infected with or exposed to syphilis and should be prioritized for this population to prevent the harmful effects of congenital syphilis, including premature birth, ... July 10, 2023 Drug Prescribing/Dispensing, EHR, General, Healthcare, Patient Care, Public Health Penicillin shortage 0 0 Comment Read More »
HISTORICAL MEDI-CAL BUDGET BILL SUPPORTED BY CMA Donaldo Hernandez, M.D., the president of the California Medical Association (CMA), issued the following statement in response to the introduction of a bill to renew the state’s Managed Care Organization (MCO) Tax and invest in the Medi-Cal system: “Physicians applaud the Governor and legislative leaders for their work to seize the tremendous, generational opportunity before us to renew the MCO Tax and use its revenue to fulfill the promise of Medi-Cal to provide meaningful access to care for the most vulnerable Californians. This investment in Medi-Cal means that millions of patients will have ... June 27, 2023 CMA, General, Healthcare, legislation, Patient Care, Public Health budget, CMA President, historical bill 0 0 Comment Read More »
Santa Clara County to Expand Substance Use Treatment, Distribute Naloxone with Opiod Settlement Money With opioid overdoses rising, Santa Clara County is expanding substance abuse support at schools, distributing more naloxone and fentanyl testing strips and boosting youth inpatient treatment using money from a settlement with opioid distributors. Students hold boxes of Narcan at Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, Calif., on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group) In 2014, Santa Clara County became the first jurisdiction to file a lawsuit against major opioid manufacturers for their roles in creating a nationwide opioid epidemic. In July 2021, opioid manufacturer Janssen Pharmaceuticals, and three ... June 15, 2023 General, Healthcare, Mental Health, Patient Care, Public Health Opioid Treatment, Substance Abuse, treatment 0 0 Comment Read More »
Annual Call for CMA Award Applications and Nominations The California Medical Association (CMA) is seeking nominations for its annual awards. These awards are presented in conjunction with the annual meeting of the House of Delegates in October. Each award recognizes special contributions to an aspect of CMA membership and/or the practice of medicine. The deadline for all submissions is Friday, June 30, 2023. COMPASSIONATE SERVICE AWARD This award best illustrates the association’s commitment to community and charity care. Nomination eligibility: Active physicians or physician organizations who have demonstrated a history of providing charity or donated care to communities within the state of ... June 7, 2023 Advocacy, CMA, General, Healthcare, Leadership, Mental Health, Patient Care, Physician Wellness, Public Health awards, membership, nominations, rural physician 0 0 Comment Read More »
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: New Grant at UCSF-Fresno Funding Master of Public Health Degree UCSF-Fresno has received grant funding from Health Resources and Services Administration to begin a fellowship in preventative medicine and public health which will include an MPH degree in addition to experiences at local and state public health agencies. Call for Applications Public Health and General Preventive Medicine Training Program University of California San Francisco-Fresno Fresno Department of Public Health Requirements: MD or DO, board-certified or board-eligible in internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, occupational medicine or obstetrics and gynecology. Training length: 2 years, including 11-month Master of Public Health degree Start date: Between July 1, 2023-Sept 1, ... June 7, 2023 General, Patient Care, Physician Workforce, Public Health Education, Preventative Medicine, Public Health, Training Program 0 0 Comment Read More »
