Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society

"As the COVID-19 pandemic has infected millions of Americans, physicians across the country have responded heroically, putting their own personal safety and sel...f-interest aside in service to their patients. President Trump’s recent false and dangerous assertions that physicians are inflating COVID-19 infection numbers for financial gain is offensive and categorically untrue" - CMA President Dr. Peter N. Bretan https://www.cmadocs.org//CMA-president-issues-statement-in See more

The Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society Alliance is hosting their biennial Art of Medicine event to support the SSVMSA community endowment fund, raise money for community grants, and scholarships for local nursing students. Originally planned as a dinner and auction, it is now a virtual auction and exhibition being held from November 7th-15th. Auction items including beautiful art, fine wine, jewelry, vacation packages and other highly desirable auction items awaiting y...our bid. The auction is open to everyone who wishes to support the community service projects of the SSVMSA. Check out the auction and sign up to view the items here! https://e.givesmart.com/events/hq8/ #art #artwork #medicine #community #communitysupport #sacramento #exhibition #auction #fundraising #fundraiser #virtual #virtualevents #alliance #bid #event

The SSVMS family is thrilled to welcome our new Communications and Events Coordinator, Addison Gabelich. Addison has experience with nonprofit event management and many levels of communications including social media, website management, and marketing collateral. Her hobbies include hiking, painting and crafting/building. Addison already has great ideas for new and improved events for our members. Welcome, Addison!

#Healthequity and justice are on the agenda today for the District XI Delegation. Looking forward to this year's virtual #HODCMA. California Medical Association

Thank you does not show enough gratitude for the amazing team we had from Vitalant. We were so thankful to be partnering with Vitalant and SSVMSA to put on this blood drive. We were able to collect 24 life-saving units thanks to all of our wonderful donors! * * * #blooddrive #blooddonation #blooddonor #blood #give #giveback #givethanks #community #communityfirst #helpingothers #helpothers #medicine #medicalstudent #medicalstudents #vitalant #member #thankful #thankyou #phlebotomist #volunteer #givelife #love

Connie Chan Robison is speaking to us about reducing stigma around substance use and opioid use disorder with the See Her Bloom social media campaign. They hop...e to grow capacity, knowledge, and access to treatment for women of color. "Women of color are not their disase." Every individual has a story. SeeHerBloom is creating a space where women of color can share their lived experiences with Opioid Use Disorder and promote treatment. Check out their website https://seeherbloom.org/

Megan Marshall from Sacramento County is sharing with us the county homeless service response to COVID-19. The county is offering new services: expanding shelte...r capacity, offering PPE to shelters, setting up a helpline with a medical nurse, and working with UC Davis to increase Telehealth support. Sacramento County - Government See more

LIVE Update: At our Coalition meeting United States Attorney McGregor Scott is speaking to our coalition about the Opioid biggest issue they are facing in centr...al California - Fentanyl. This summer, use of Fentanyl and overdose deaths related to Fentanyl is increasing across California and hurting our young people ages 18-35 the most. He urges everyone to work together to improve prevention, education and treatment efforts. Parents, educators talk to your kids and students about the dangers of Fentanyl. #fentanylfacts U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of California

The Sacramento region is facing a blood supply shortage as many local blood drives have been cancelled due to COVID-19. SSVMS, SSVMSA, and Vitalant are joining forces to help meet the need for donations. You can make a difference! Join us on Wednesday October 21st any time between 9 AM and 2 PM. Schedule your appointment today by visiting the link below: https://donors.vitalant.org//appoin/guest/timeSlotsGenExt... #blooddonation #blooddrive #donationsneeded #vitalant #blooddonorssavelives #donatelife #donate #donateblood #donations #alliance #doctor #give #sacramento #volunteer #volunteering #medical #society #medicalassociation #help #helpingothers #support #community

Vote with California's Physicians! Check out CMA's official positions on several ballot propositions. #YesOnprop16 #YesOnProp17 #NoOnProp23 #YesOnProp25

Prescribers, help us and the Sacramento County Opioid Coalition spread awareness of the dangers of Fentanyl. #FentanylFacts