Jim Braibish, Author at The Kansas City Medical Society

Fourth Quarter Kansas City Medicine Highlights Need for Advocacy, Recaps Annual Meeting

The fourth quarter issue of Kansas City Medicine, the Medical Society's award-winning journal, is here. Our focus on advocacy includes profiles of three physicians serving or who recently served in elected office: former Kansas Gov. Jeff Colyer, MD; Kansas State Sen. Barbara Bollier, MD; and Missouri State Rep. Jonathan Patterson, MD. Also see a recap of the 2019 Annual Meeting and profiles of our 2019 KCMS Award recipients.

Jim Braibish2019-12-10T21:23:32+00:00December 10th, 2019|Featured, Kansas City Medicine|

Photos from the 2019 Medical Society Annual Meeting

Over 250 Medical Society physicians and partners attended the KCMS 2019 Annual Meeting on September 26. Keynote speaker was Vanila M. Singh, MD, MACM. Former Kansas City Mayor Charles B. Wheeler, Jr, MD, JD, received the Lifetime Achievement Award and Patrick B “Rusty” Ryan, PharmD, received the Friend of Medicine Award. See who else was there!

Jim Braibish2019-10-17T16:26:16+00:00October 11th, 2019|Event, Featured|

Individualized, Multidisciplinary Approach to Pain Management Is Needed, HHS Task Force Chair Tells KCMS Annual Meeting

Treatment of chronic and acute pain should take into account the patient’s individual needs and draw from a full range of interventions, according to federal inter-agency task force. Vanila M. Singh, MD, MACM, task force chair, summarized the recommendations to over 250 physicians and health care partners at the Kansas City Medical Society Annual Meeting on September 26.

Jim Braibish2019-10-17T19:09:02+00:00October 10th, 2019|Event, Featured|

Congratulations to Recipients of our 2019 KCMS Awards!

The Medical Society is pleased to announce the recipients of our 2019 KCMS Awards including the Lifetime Achievement Award to former Kansas City Mayor Charles B. Wheeler, Jr., MD, JD. The honors were presented at the Medical Society Annual Meeting on Thursday, September 26.

Jim Braibish2019-10-01T23:31:09+00:00September 19th, 2019|Event, Featured|

Surgeon General Issues Advisory Against Marijuana Use During Pregnancy and Adolescence

U.S. Surgeon Jerome Adams, MD, MPH, on August 29 issued an advisory against marijuana use by adolescents and pregnant women. "No amount of marijuana use during pregnancy or adolescence is known to be safe," the advisory states.

Jim Braibish2019-09-19T15:47:02+00:00September 4th, 2019|Advocacy|

Reports on Actions at the AMA House of Delegates Meeting

Delegates from Missouri and Kansas participated in the House of Delegates at the American Medical Association meeting in June. A wide range of issues were discussed. See this blog for links to more detailed reports on the proceedings.

Jim Braibish2019-09-04T19:44:49+00:00September 4th, 2019|Uncategorized|

KCMS Journal Honored for Publication Excellence

The Kansas City Medical Society’s quarterly journal, Kansas City Medicine, has received a 2019 APEX Award for Publication Excellence. The APEX Awards recognize “excellence in graphic design, editorial content and the ability to achieve overall communications excellence.”

Jim Braibish2019-09-19T15:46:10+00:00August 13th, 2019|Kansas City Medicine|

Position Opening: Kansas City Medical Society Foundation Business Manager

The Kansas City Medical Society Foundation is seeking a qualified individual to serve as our Business Manager. This position provides management, administrative and project/event coordination functions for the Kansas City Medical Society Foundation in a virtual office environment. Learn more about key responsibilities and qualifications needed for this position.

Jim Braibish2019-08-05T21:04:33+00:00August 5th, 2019|Uncategorized|

Medicine’s Muscle: Missouri Advocacy Training Aug. 27

Join KCMS and the Missouri State Medical Association for this important session to help sharpen your advocacy skills and gain an update on current legislative issues in Missouri.

Jim Braibish2019-08-05T20:57:06+00:00July 24th, 2019|Advocacy|

Network with Kansas Legislators: Aug. 21 Summer Social

Help the Medical Society build relationships with Kansas state legislators and inform them about KCMS and important issues in medicine at this Summer Social at the home of Dr. Mark and Jill Brady.

Jim Braibish2019-09-04T20:29:13+00:00July 24th, 2019|Advocacy|

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