Public Health Update on Vaccination During Pregnancy New studies and CDC recommendations underscore the importance of COVID-19 vaccines for people who are pregnant or trying to conceive. Please ensure everyone in your practice who interacts with patients has the latest information, so that they can encourage vaccination. Here are the key facts to know: Individuals who get COVID-19 while pregnant are at increased risk of severe illness. The vaccine offers protection. Vaccination also helps avoid pregnancy complications. People who get COVID-19 while pregnant are at increased risk of preterm birth. The vaccination is recommended for women who ... April 9, 2021 COVID19, Public Health CDC, COVID-19, Vaccine 0 0 Comment Read More »
City of San Jose Office of Retirement Services Seeking Proposals from Board Certified Physicians for Disability Medical Evaluations The Boards of Administration for the City of San José Federated City Employees’ Retirement System and Police & Fire Department Retirement Plan (“Boards”) are seeking proposals from qualified medical evaluation services firm/individuals or Board certified physicians who specialize in disability medical evaluations. The Office of Retirement Services (“ORS”) in coordination with the Boards processes approximately 80 disability application-related transactions each year and requires the services of an established disability medical evaluation services firm/individual or physician(s) with a desired expertise in Occupational Medicine who will: 1) provide medical expertise in assisting ... March 25, 2021 General Disability, Medical Evaluation 0 0 Comment Read More »
Santa Clara County Public Health COVID-19 Vaccine Update Starting March 15, people age 16-64 who have a qualifying severe health condition or disability or illness became eligible for vaccine in Santa Clara County and across the state. Physicians do not need to provide letters or other documentation of diagnosis to their patients who have appointments with the County Health System. As recommended by the state of California, vaccine sites operated by the County Health System use a self-attestation approach to verifying eligibility based on health condition or disability. This includes sites such as Levi’s Stadium, the County Service ... March 18, 2021 COVID19, Public Health COVID, Eligibility, Vaccine 0 0 Comment Read More »
Latest Data on COVID-19 Vaccinations Race/Ethnicity As noted in previous analysis, preventing racial disparities in the uptake of COVID-19 vaccines will be important to help mitigate the disproportionate impacts of the virus for people of color and prevent widening racial health disparities going forward. Moreover, reaching high vaccination rates across individuals and communities will be key for achieving broader population immunity through a vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting demographic characteristics, including race/ethnicity, of people receiving COVID-19 vaccinations at the national level. As of March 15, 2021, CDC reported that race/ethnicity was known for ... March 17, 2021 COVID19, Public Health COVID, Equity, Vaccine 0 0 Comment Read More »
AMPAC Candidate Workshop is Going Virtual Ever wonder how Doctors get elected to Congress or your state legislature? Considering a run for office for yourself? The AMPAC Candidate Workshop will teach you how to run a winning political campaign, just like we taught many of your AMA colleagues over the years. The Candidate Workshop is designed to help you make the leap from the exam room to the campaign trail and give you the skills and strategic approach you will need to make a run for public office. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic the AMPAC Candidate ... March 10, 2021 Advocacy, AMA, Leadership Advocacy, AMA, AMPAC, Politics 0 0 Comment Read More »
