News
The MSV delivers timely news and information that impact the practice of medicine in Virginia.
The MSV delivers timely news and information that impact the practice of medicine in Virginia.
Please join ImmunizeVA and the Virginia Public Health Association for the webinar Influenza Vaccination & Amelioration of Disease, presented by ImmunizeVA member Dr. Ferdaus Hassan. When? Thursday, October 27th from 3 – 4pm Register now Dr. Hassan has extensive professional experience in the areas of infectious disease and vaccines and has published 60 research articles […]
Dear Colleague: I am writing to provide you with brief updates on COVID-19 and monkeypox. VDH Adopts CDC’s Revised COVID-19 Infection Prevention and Control Guidance On September 23, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released updated COVID-19 infection prevention and control (IPC) recommendations for healthcare personnel (HCP). Corresponding guidance for isolation and work restriction of […]
Dear Colleague, The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is reporting an increase in meningococcal disease activity in the eastern region of Virginia. Six cases of invasive meningococcal disease serogroup Y were reported between June and August, which exceeds the expected number of cases. Whole genome sequencing confirmed that the cases are genetically linked, and thereby […]
The Nominating Committee met on August 16, 2022 to consider all eligible candidates for the upcoming term of office. The committee recommends the following slate for consideration by the society membership. MSV Board of Directors Term 2022-2023/2024 Officers (Elected for 1-year term) President-Elect | Alice Coombs, MD Speaker | Alan Wynn, MD Vice Speaker | […]
Opioid use disorders (OUD) affect over 2.1 million people in the United States. Sentara, in partnership with Get Waivered is pleased to offer two free facilitated opportunities for this virtual evidence-based training: Wednesday, September 21, 2022 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Saturday, September 24, 2022 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Because the path to recovery […]
CHICAGO—With a report issued today detailing the horrific toll of the nation’s overdose and death epidemic, the American Medical Association (AMA) calls for an all-hands approach — policymakers, public health experts, educators, faith leaders, and employers – to help save lives. While physicians and other health care professionals have reduced opioid prescribing in every state—by nearly […]
September 13th, 2022 | 11 a.m. CT/12:00 noon ET Hosted by Sandra Fryhofer, MD, Chair, AMA Board of Trustees Register Now Guests: Adam Sherwat, MD, Deputy Director, Office of Infectious Disease at FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research Brett W. Petersen, MD, MPH, Deputy Chief, Poxvirus and Rabies Branch, CDC’s Division of High-Consequence Pathogens and […]