New MMS Resource on Black History in Massachusetts Health Care
The MMS Committee on History unveils its “Annotated Multimedia Bibliography of Resources on Black Americans and Health Care in Massachusetts.”
To read the full article from the Volume 29, Issue 1, 2024 Vital Signs, click here.
Women MMS Members Find Mentors, Empowerment, and Friendship
At the Annual MMS Women in Medicine Networking and Awards event, members at all career stages shared, “What the Medical Society means to me.”
To read the full article from the Volume 29, Issue 1, 2024 Vital Signs, click here.
Lifestyle Medicine: How to Integrate it into Your Practice
Lifestyle Medicine is increasingly popular with patients and physicians. Three MMS members share their experiences – and specific tips -- for incorporating lifestyle medicine into routine clinical visits.
To read the full article from the Volume 29, Issue 1, 2024 Vital Signs, click here.
MMS Physician-to-Physician Mentorship Pilot Program Takes Off!
A pilot mentoring program drew positive response from the 22 mentor-mentee pairs. Read about these physicians’ experiences.
To read the full article from the November-December 2023 Vital Signs, click here.
Future Health: Best Practices for Advancing Care conference returns on March 22, 2024
This interactive, one-day signature conference received outstanding ratings from last year’s attendees.
To read the full article from the November-December 2023 Vital Signs, click here.
How to Address Patients’ Work or Disability Status
Primary care physicians and others can gain confidence in addressing patients’ work or disability status with the MMS online education tool Work is Medicine.
To read the full article from the November-December 2023 Vital Signs, click here.
Administrative Burdens Burning You Out? Time to Take Action!
The MMS encourages members to join our campaign to support prior authorization reform and make an impact with just a few clicks.
To read the full article from the September-October 2023 Vital Signs, click here.
Celebrating Women in Medicine
A November gathering of the MMS Committee on Women’s Health and MMS Women Physicians Section and friends will honor 2023 awardees and celebrate four years of collaboration and leadership.
To read the full article from the September-October 2023 Vital Signs, click here.
The MMS Advocates for Perinatal Mental Health Care
Recognizing the need for comprehensive perinatal mental health care, the MMS is advocating to expand affordability and access to these critical services.
To read the full article from the September-October 2023 Vital Signs, click here.
2023 MMS Award Recipients
Congratulations to more than 40 physicians and students recognized with 2023 awards!
To read the full article from the July-August 2023 Vital Signs, click here.
Know Your Patients’ Supplements
Members of the MMS Committee on Nutrition and Physical Activity offer ways to learn more about supplements that your patients may be using.
To read the full article from the July-August 2023 Vital Signs, click here.
Get to Know Your New President: Dr. Barbara Spivak
Shortly before her inauguration, MMS President Dr. Barbara Spivak shared her thoughts on the practice of medicine today and what’s ahead for the MMS.
To read the full article from the May-June 2023 Vital Signs, click here.
The MMS Raises the Physician Voice for Firearm Safety and Gun Violence Prevention
In the face of current civilian carnage due to firearms, we as physicians have an opportunity to proactively deter gun violence.
To read the full article from the May-June 2023 Vital Signs, click here.
What you Need to Know about Telemedicine and Informed Consent
The COVID-19 pandemic greatly accelerated the adoption of telehealth for patient visits, but many do not know that it is important to obtain informed consent for a telehealth visit.
To read the full article from the March-April 2023 Vital Signs, click here.
Why Light Pollution Matters and What We Can Do about It
While artificial light at night (ALAN) has allowed humans to be productive far into the dark hours and essentially 24/7, it has also brought unintended health consequences.
To read the full article from the January-February 2023 Vital Signs, click here.
How to Skillfully Navigate Social Media: DOs and DON’Ts for Physicians
Some physicians are experienced hands at social media, while newcomers continue to join in. Many of us on the MMS Committee on Communications fall into the first category.
To read the full article from the November-December 2022 Vital Signs, click here.
MMS Contributes to Key Protections for Providers of Reproductive and Gender-Affirming Care in MA
In a post-Dobbs America, Massachusetts continues to be a leader in reproductive health care.
To read the full article from the September-October 2022 Vital Signs, click here.
Announcing Recipients of 2022 MMS Awards
This year’s MMS awards recognize more than 50 recipients – including medical students, 20 Community Clinicians of the Year, and experienced physicians leaders.
To read the full article from the July-August 2022 Vital Signs, click here.
Committee on LGBTQ Matters Celebrates 15 Years of Advocacy, Growth, and Community
The MMS Committee on LGBTQ Matters hit its stride with an impactful year and strong voice in MMS policymaking and advocacy.
To read the full article from the May-June 2022 Vital Signs, click here.
For Physician Health, "Reaching Out Is a Good Thing.... It All Comes Back to Connection and Community"
As physician needs have escalated beyond burnout, Physician Health Services offers useful services and suggestions for assisting struggling colleagues.
To read the full article from the March-April 2022 Vital Signs, click here.
6 Tips to Help Your Front Office Provide a Positive Patient Experience
The MMS Committee on Professional Liability shares effective steps that can be taken to improve the patient experience.
To read the full article from the March-April 2022 Vital Signs, click here.
Power to Heal Documentary Portrays the 1960s Fight to Create Medicare and Desegregate Hospitals
Learning from the past to drive social change today was one of many takeaways from an MMS screening of Power to Heal.
To read the full article from the January-February 2022 Vital Signs, click here.
BSPC: 30 Years of Inspiring Hope and a Career Path in Biomedical Sciences
At the Biomedical Sciences Career Program's biennial student conference, high school students through postdocs are paired with professionals in science and medicine.
To read the full article from the November-December 2021 Vital Signs, click here.
The MMS Advocates for Women’s Reproductive Health
Over the past year, the MMS has played a meaningful role in forwarding initiatives to support and advance women’s health in the Commonwealth and beyond.
To read the full article from the September-October 2021 Vital Signs, click here.
