Connecting Advocacy & Medicine: SCCMA Hosts Stanford Residents for Community Engagement Lunch On May 2nd, the Santa Clara County Medical Association (SCCMA) had the privilege of hosting a special lunch event with medical residents from Stanford’s Internal Medicine Health Equity, Advocacy, and Research (HEAR) Program and pediatric residents engaged in media and advocacy training. This collaborative gathering, held in partnership with the California Medical Association (CMA), was more than a shared meal—it was an intentional space for mentorship, reflection, and meaningful dialogue about the intersection of medicine and advocacy. The HEAR program, founded and led by Dr. Lisa Chamberlain and coordinated by ... May 15, 2025 General, Physician Workforce 0 0 Comment Read More »
SCCMA Book Club Explores the Power of Inner Voice with Author Ethan Kross How do physicians manage the voice in their heads—the one that narrates their days, questions their decisions, and sometimes won’t stop even after the shift ends? That was the central question of SCCMA’s recent physician book club gathering, which featured the bestselling book Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It by Dr. Ethan Kross. In a remarkable opportunity for attendees, Dr. Kross himself joined the event via Zoom for a live, interactive discussion. The event was part of SCCMA’s ongoing efforts to explore wellness in its ... May 15, 2025 General, Physician Wellness 0 0 Comment Read More »
A Message from CMA President, Dr. Shannon Udovic-Constant February 7, 2025 CMA, Leadership 0 0 Comment Read More »
Guidance for Health Facilities Responding to Immigration Issues Published by the California Medical Association (CMA). To get original article with hyperlinks click HERE. What You Need to Know: The Trump administration rescinded existing policies that banned immigration enforcement in hospitals and doctor's offices. California AG has published guidance for health care facilities when responding to immigration issues. The Trump Administration has rescinded policies that banned immigration enforcement in “protected areas,” including health care facilities such as hospitals, doctor’s offices, and clinics, and directed federal agencies to prioritize immigration enforcement. The California Hospital Association has published new guidance regarding the impact of the immigration executive orders on hospitals. ... February 6, 2025 General, legislation, Patient Care 0 0 Comment Read More »
SCCMA Members - Submit Your Vote for SCCMA 2025 President-elect by Dec 18 Dear SCCMA Member, This is a friendly reminder that the electronic ballots to vote for the Santa Clara County Medical Association (SCCMA) 2025 President-elect went out on Wednesday at about 4:15 pm from "angelica@sccma.org." Voting will remain open until Wednesday 12/18/24 at 11:59PM. Please check your spam/junk folder, and if you still did not receive the electronic ballot, please email rashida@sccma.org. We want to ensure everyone has the opportunity to vote! December 13, 2024 Leadership SCCMA 0 0 Comment Read More »
