e-Reports 6-23-2022

CDC updates monkeypox case-finding guidance

[6/23/2022]

As of today (Thursday, June 23), more than 140 cases of monkeypox have been identified in the U.S., including two in Indiana, with the number continuing to rise daily.

Most 2022 ISMA district meetings, elections complete

[6/23/2022]

Thank you to all ISMA members and Indiana legislators who have attended this year’s district meetings to date. All but two 2022 district meetings and district officer elections have been completed.

Resolution comment period to begin July 1

[6/23/2022]

Thank you to all ISMA physician and medical student members who submitted resolutions for consideration by the 2022 House of Delegates.

IDOH: Appointments may be needed for young kids’ COVID vaccinations

[6/23/2022]

The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH) is urging Indiana parents seeking COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 6 months to 5 years to contact the vaccine site listed at www.ourshot.in.gov or to call 211 before visiting a vaccine provider.

Women in Medicine virtual discussion series continues

[6/23/2022]

When the COVID-19 pandemic once again preempted ISMA’s annual Women in Medicine Retreat this year, the Women in Medicine Committee decided to create a new opportunity for women physicians and medical students to connect with one another, network and

Free CDC webinar covers COVID vaccines for young children, offers CME

[6/23/2022]

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to keep physicians up to date on COVID-19 and related topics through Clinician Outreach and Communication Activities (COCA).

2022 AMA Annual Meeting (June 10–15)

[6/23/2022]

The ISMA was well represented at the 2022 AMA Annual Meeting, which took place June 10 to June 15 in Chicago. Stay tuned for more about the delegation’s activities.

Indiana Drug Card helps save on medications

[6/23/2022]

Even with changes to insurance plans for 2022, one benefit remains the same. The Indiana Drug Card is available to all Indiana residents at absolutely no cost.