Patients are Already Flooding into Doctors’ Offices, Hospital Emergency Departments, and Pediatric ICUs During Early Days of Flu and Respiratory Illness Season; Taking Precautions such as Getting a Flu Shot, the COVID-19 Vaccine, and Practicing Basic Health and Safety Behaviors Helps Reduce the Risk of Illness via VDH The Virginia healthcare community is encouraging […]
Harry L. Gewanter, MD, FAAP, MACR of Richmond, Virginia was installed as president of the Medical Society of Virginia (MSV) at the organization’s Annual Meeting on October 29, 2022 at the Omni Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, Virginia. Dr. Gewanter is a board-certified pediatrician. He is a co-founder of Medical Home Plus, Inc, a nonprofit […]
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The Medical Society of Virginia (MSV) Foundation announced the winners of their annual Salute to Service Awards. Seven Virginia physicians are being recognized from across the Commonwealth for their outstanding service in six categories: Service to — the Profession, the Uninsured and Underinsured, the International Community, Advancing Patient Safety and Quality Improvement, service by a […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
https://www.msv.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/msv-logo_340x156.png00adminhttps://www.msv.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/msv-logo_340x156.pngadmin2022-10-07 15:11:292022-10-07 15:11:29COVID-19 and Monkeypox Updates for Virginia
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 […]
https://www.msv.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/msv-logo_340x156.png00adminhttps://www.msv.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/msv-logo_340x156.pngadmin2022-09-23 14:06:292022-09-23 14:06:29Meningococcal Outbreak in Eastern Region | Letter from Virginia State Health Commissioner
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 | […]
Virginia Healthcare Community Offers Safety Tips Amid Surge in Flu, Respiratory Virus Cases and Hospitalizations
Patients are Already Flooding into Doctors’ Offices, Hospital Emergency Departments, and Pediatric ICUs During Early Days of Flu and Respiratory Illness Season; Taking Precautions such as Getting a Flu Shot, the COVID-19 Vaccine, and Practicing Basic Health and Safety Behaviors Helps Reduce the Risk of Illness via VDH The Virginia healthcare community is encouraging […]
The MSV Installs New President Harry L. Gewanter, MD, FAAP, MACR at 2022 Annual Meeting
Harry L. Gewanter, MD, FAAP, MACR of Richmond, Virginia was installed as president of the Medical Society of Virginia (MSV) at the organization’s Annual Meeting on October 29, 2022 at the Omni Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, Virginia. Dr. Gewanter is a board-certified pediatrician. He is a co-founder of Medical Home Plus, Inc, a nonprofit […]
The Medical Society of Virginia Foundation Recognizes Seven Outstanding Physicians
The Medical Society of Virginia (MSV) Foundation announced the winners of their annual Salute to Service Awards. Seven Virginia physicians are being recognized from across the Commonwealth for their outstanding service in six categories: Service to — the Profession, the Uninsured and Underinsured, the International Community, Advancing Patient Safety and Quality Improvement, service by a […]
Upcoming Webinar: Influenza Vaccination and Amelioration of Disease
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 […]
COVID-19 and Monkeypox Updates for Virginia
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 […]
Meningococcal Outbreak in Eastern Region | Letter from Virginia State Health Commissioner
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 […]
2022 Nominating Committee Report
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 | […]