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See below for the latest press releases from the Pennsylvania Medical Society on a wide range of health care issues.

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Statement from the Pennsylvania Medical Society in Response to the US Senate Voting to Stop Medicare Cuts
The following is a statement from Peter S. Lund, MD, president of the Pennsylvania Medical Society which was issued on July 11, 2008.
Good Medicine for Pennsylvania July 2008
Welcome to “Good Medicine for Pennsylvania” featuring Peter Lund, MD, president of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, and his member colleagues sharing general medical information to help you live healthier.
Pennsylvania Medical Society and AARP Criticize Senator Specter for Blocking Bill to Protect Access to Doctors and Improve Medicare
Gridlock has paralyzed the U.S. Senate, derailing a critical bipartisan bill that would have stopped a 10 percent cut to doctors who treat Medicare patients, kept Medicare premiums fair, and made significant improvements to a program that 44 million Americans depend on.
Philadelphia County Physician Wins Pennsylvania Medical Society’s Highest Honor
A Philadelphia doctor, who is hailed as a scientist, researcher, educator, clinician, and community servant, has been named the 2008 recipient of the Pennsylvania Medical Society’s Distinguished Service Award.
Grant Awarded to Bring Broadband Into Pennsylvania Health Care Settings
A statewide broadband health care initiative has been awarded a grant to move its efforts into a second phase that aims to provide broadband access to physicians without such service while improving speed and reliability of current users.
Allegheny County Doctor Wins State Medical Society’s International Voluntary Service Award
An Allegheny County doctor whose passion for helping people has been named the 2008 recipient of the Pennsylvania Medical Society’s Physician Award for International Voluntary Service.
Patient Access, Broadband Connected, Report Says
Adoption of health information technology will help patients gain access to care; however, roadblocks such as the costs and expertise required to buy and operate the technology are making adoption in medical settings slower than desired.
Mentoring Activity Works to Encourage Future Physicians
Learning how to tie a surgeon’s knot will bring together students from Lower Dauphin and Hershey high schools along with first- and second-year medical students at the Penn State University College of Medicine.
Good Medicine for Pennsylvania April 2008
Welcome to “Good Medicine for Pennsylvania” featuring Peter Lund, MD, president of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, and his member colleagues sharing general medical information to help you live healthier.
Medical Students, Residents Lobbying State to Address Rising Cost of Student Loans
The high cost of a medical education is a huge barrier to becoming a doctor, say medical student and resident leaders, and, to address the issue, they’re taking to the halls of the state capitol to ask the legislature to find a solution.
When Thinking About the Future of Health Care, Think About Today’s High School Students
The following is an editorial from Peter S. Lund, MD, president of the Pennsylvania Medical Society and founder of its Institute for Good Medicine which is related to the State of Medicine in Pennsylvania 2007 report recently issued by the Pennsylvania Medical Society.
Popular “Doctors on Call” Program Returns; More Than 300 Patients Call in to Popular Program
More than 300 patients called with health concerns ranging from cancer, fibromyalgia, chronic pain, and MRSA Wednesday night as the Pennsylvania Medical Society launched its annual statewide outreach program “Doctors on Call.”
Are Unhealthy Lifestyles Worth $500 Billion?
The following is an editorial is related to a recent study from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) regarding the cost of the 10 most expensive health conditions.
Good Medicine for Pennsylvania
This monthly column is brought to you as a public service of the Society’s Institute for Good Medicine.
PA eHealth Initiative Elects New Board Members, Leadership
PAeHI has elected its 2008 Board of Directors and Officers.
Want to Succeed With Your 2008 Goals? Call Your Doctor
Each New Year brings with it resolutions made by millions of Pennsylvanians who vow to lose weight, quit smoking, exercise more, worry less, and generally live healthier lives. Some succeed; others don’t.
Good Medicine for Pennsylvania
A new column, "Good Medicine for Pennsylvania" is a public service of the Society’s Institute for Good Medicine, sharing general medical information to live healthier.
Doctors Marvel at Santa’s Longevity
Santa is truly a medical marvel, according to members of the Pennsylvania Medical Society.
“Take a Shot!”: Pennsylvania Medical Society Kicks Off Campaign to Encourage Flu Shots
Patient poll indicates less than 50 percent of Pennsylvania adults plan on being vaccinated this flu season.
Giving Pennsylvania A Clean (Air) Bill of Health
Clearing the air aids smokers looking to quit.
Pennsylvania Governor's Smoke-Free Plan Could Be Popular With Public, Poll Suggests
A study conducted by the Institute for Good Medicine at the Pennsylvania Medical Society indicated residents of the Keystone State want to avoid tobacco smoke when they dine out.
Keep a Cool Head on Hot, Humid Days to Avoid Heat Stroke
Pennsylvania Medical Society warns young and old alike about deadly illness.
Health Insurance Mergers Cause For Close Examination
The following is an opinion editorial in response to Highmark and Independence Blue Cross announcing merger plans on March 28, 2007.
Myth: Sunscreen Is All You Need to Prevent Skin Cancer
As the weather warms up and Pennsylvanians emerge from hibernation, we dust off the sunscreen, dab it on and head outside—feeling safe from the sun.
Pennsylvania Medical Society to Testify in Front of US Senate Judiciary Committee on Proposed IBC-Highmark Merger
The Pennsylvania Medical Society is scheduled to testify in front of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee regarding IBC-Highmark merger.
Pennsylvania Medical Society Comments on Proposed Highmark-Independence Blue Cross Merger
The following statement is in response to the merger announcement by Highmark and Independence Blue Cross.
With Fear of Spreading Germs High, Pennsylvanians Likely to Wash Hands Often, Finds Statewide Health Care Poll
Nearly 80 percent of Pennsylvanians participating in a recent health care poll say they’re generally concerned about the spread of germs and infections.
New Pennsylvania Law Defines End-of-Life Care Decision Making Process
Make sure your end-of-life care wishes are understood by taking care of your advance health care directive now, says Pennsylvania Medical Society.
Docs, Hospitals Face Heavy Burden With Demise of Mcare
The following is a guest Op-ed written by Dr. Mark Piasio that was published in the Johnstown Tribune-Democrat. The Op-ed is based upon the Society's Mcare testimony given last week in front of the Mcare Commission.
New Student Body Fat Screenings May Surprise One In Five Pennsylvania Parents
Pennsylvania Medical Society offers help for overweight children to avoid health risks, social bias.
Pennsylvania Medical Society Offers Summertime Guidance for Asthma Suffers
The Pennsylvania Medical Society is introducing state-specific online resources to help patients cope with the commonwealth’s allergen-rich environment that aggravates asthma conditions, particularly in the summer months when people spend more time outdoors.
AMA and ACP Urge Congress to Halt Looming Medicare Cuts; Avert Medicare Access Problem for Seniors
AMA Makes ‘House Call’ to Pennsylvania encouraging seniors to get involved.
Pennsylvania Medical Society Urges Reinstatement of Helmet Law
The following is a letter to the editor from Mark A. Piasio, MD, president of the Pennsylvania Medical Society and a practicing orthopedic surgeon from DuBois, PA.
Ten Years of Pharmaceutical Television Advertisements Have Pennsylvanians Asking Their Docs About Medications
A poll of Pennsylvania adults 10 years after the first direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical television advertisement ran suggests that nearly half of the participants have asked their doctor about a specific prescription drug or medical procedure they saw advertised.
National Survey Shows Majority of Americans Continue to Use Antibiotics Inappropriately
A new survey shows that most Americans improperly use antibiotics to treat viral infections, such as a cold or the flu, which can inadvertently contribute to the spread of antibiotic resistant bacteria.