2024 Physician Survey: Burnout, Healthcare Consolidation, and a Call for Change
By: Sara Hussey, MBA, CAE – ACMS Executive Director The Physicians Foundation recently released its 2024 Survey of America’s Current and Future Physicians, highlighting key issues related to physician wellbeing and the impact of healthcare consolidation. Although there are some signs of improvement compared to past years, the overall state of wellbeing remains concerningly low. […]
Confronting Stigma: A Personal Journey to Mental Health Awareness
By: Jordan Corcoran – Founder and CEO of Listen, Lucy and The Corcoran Collective Eleven years ago, I started my mental health organization Listen, Lucy – where I use my lived experience with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Panic Disorder to raise awareness on mental health concerns, educate on stigma, and offer free and accessible coping […]
ACMS Foundation Feature: South Hill Interfaith Movement
Hunger Hits Home By Rachel White, Development and Communications Manager, South Hill Interfaith Movement Hunger in America is widely documented. According to Feeding America, one in five children faces hunger. In total, more than 44 million Americans grapple with food insecurity. Locally, 60,000 Pittsburghers struggle to access healthy foods. According to the City of Pittsburgh, […]
Putting Self-Care in Healthcare 2024 – The Next Step Forward
By: Sara Hussey, MBA, CAE – ACMS Executive Director The Allegheny County Medical Society’s “Putting Self-Care in Healthcare” campaign focuses on promoting wellness and self-care practices among healthcare professionals, particularly the physicians within our ACMS membership. Recognizing the high levels of stress and burnout in the medical field, this campaign emphasizes the importance of mental, […]
ACMS Foundation Feature: Community Human Services
Community Human Services is Addressing the Immediate Housing and Food Challenges Impacting Individuals and Families Across the Greater Pittsburgh Area Author: Taylor Matulis, Marketing Coordinator Community Human Services Founded in 1970, Community Human Services (CHS) believes that safe, affordable housing and nutritious food are fundamental human rights, and we strive to make them accessible to […]
ACMS Foundation Feature: MAYA
“A Rock in a Storm”: Doula Care (and more) at MAYA Organization Kate Pendlebury, Development Director Welcome to MAYA! And welcome to the world of birth equity. You may be familiar with the 2019 report produced by the Gender Equity Commission of the City of Pittsburgh, which described the dire outcomes that local Black birthing […]
E-License Now Available – Download and Print Your License Certificate via the Bureau of Professional & Occupational Affairs
By: Eileen Taylor – ACMS Manager – Membership & Association Services Did you see the announcement from PAMED’s Dose? The Bureau of Professional & Occupational Affairs has announced that physicians can now download and print their own medical license certificates. The new certificates include a QR code that directs licensees to the PA Licensing System […]
ACMS Foundation Feature: Homeless Children’s Education Fund
HCEF Helps Students Experiencing Homelessness Soar with Post-Secondary Education Scholarships Author: Kesa Ahomana, Development Manager Founded in 1999, the mission of the Homeless Children’s Education Fund (HCEF) is to advance the education of children and youth experiencing homelessness in Southwestern PA, guiding them to be productive, empowered citizens. Any child, youth, or young adult who […]
ACMS Foundation Feature: United Methodist Church Union
The Mission of the United Methodist Church (Church Union) is to transform communities, lives, and hearts. This past April, Church Union celebrated its 130th Anniversary of empowering change in this region! Given our name, most people mistake us for a church or perhaps a union of churches. Still, we are actually a social service agency […]
It’s Been a Busy Month for Non-Compete Legislation
By: Sara Hussey, MBA, CAE – ACMS Executive Director It has been an interesting and busy month for legislation around non-compete agreements. Earlier this month, Pennsylvania state legislation passed its first hurdle when HB 1633 passed with significant bipartisan support in the PA State House, with a 150-50 vote. This legislation seeks to prohibit medical […]