Marijuana Use While Pregnant and/or Lactating - Not Worth The Risk NAEBOR MEDICAL GROUP: Marijuana Use While Pregnant and/or Lactating - Not Worth The Risk At NAEBOR Medical Group, they understand that pregnant mothers can often be under a lot of stress, and sometimes it may seem tempting to relieve stress with substance use / abuse, in particular smoking marijuana. The prevalence of self-reported prenatal marijuana use is 2% to 5% in most studies, but is up to 15% to 28% among young, urban, and socio-economically disadvantaged women. Of note, it is reported that 48% to 60% of marijuana users continue their use during pregnancy ... March 24, 2025 General 0 0 Comment Read More »
2025 Outstanding Awards Nominations NOW OPEN Do you know a colleague who goes above and beyond in their work and community? Now is the time to recognize them! Nominate a deserving SBCMS member today! San Bernardino County Medical Society (SBCMS) is accepting nominations to recognize and honor deserving individuals for the 2025 Outstanding Awards. The awards will be presented at the SBCMS Annual Installation of Officers on June 26, 2025. Deadline for submission is April 11, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. More than one nomination may be submitted by the same person. The same award may not be given to ... March 24, 2025 Awards, General SBCMS Outstanding Awards 0 0 Comment Read More »
TDC Aquiring ProAssurance ProAssurance Group is pleased to announce that ProAssurance has agreed to be acquired by The Doctors Company. Upon close, this transaction will solidify the combined organization as the second largest medical malpractice insurance company in the country and the largest physician-owned carrier. This page will be kept updated with the most current information. Shareholders with questions should contact our head of Investor Relations, Heather Wietzel, at InvestorRelations@ProAssurance.com or 205-776-3028. Read the press release. March 24, 2025 General ProAssurance, The Doctors Company 0 0 Comment Read More »
Partnering with NAEBOR Clinics for Black Obstetric Care RESOURCES FOR PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIANS: Partnering with NAEBOR Clinics for Black Obstetric Care Maternity care is a vital part of family medicine, and it’s especially needed for black birthing individuals. The pregnancy and birth experience are critical to family physicians' scope. Maternity care directly grows and supports pediatric care. It stands alongside our efforts to care more effectively for women, children, and families with a greater focus on health equity. NAEBOR Medical Group supports and empowers black birthing individuals with compassionate and culturally competent care, and NAEBOR has become a significant adjunct to ... February 28, 2025 General NAEBOR Medical 0 0 Comment Read More »
President Message - William Jih, M.D. A MESSAGE FROM OUR SBCMS PRESIDENT - DR. WILLIAM JIH (Download PDF copy HERE) January 21, 2025 Happy New Year!! As we usher in 2025, I’d like to welcome our new members to the SBCMS (San Bernardino County Medical Society) + CMA (California Medical Association) family and welcome back our renewing members. We can hardly wait to work with you this year on ways to strengthen healthcare policy. We are eager to continue to craft solutions together to improve the future of your medical practice and the landscape for all health providers in increasing ... January 21, 2025 General SBCMS President Message 0 0 Comment Read More »
Spread Holiday Cheer: Give the Gift of Joy to Foster Youth Together, We Can Make the Season Bright This year, we invite you to join C.A.S.A. of San Bernardino County and San Bernardino County Medical Society in spreading love and hope to local foster youth by making a meaningful impact through gift giving. Your generosity can light up their lives, showing them they are valued and cared for by their community. C.A.S.A. of San Bernardino County is a nonprofit is dedicated to improving the quality of life for youth in foster care, juvenile justice care, and foster care alumni with stable and consistent mentoring, advocacy, and supportive services, so they are ... November 26, 2024 General CASA of San Bernardino County 0 0 Comment Read More »
CALL FOR SBCMS TOP DOC NOMINATIONS FOR THE UNFORGETTABLES - DEADLINE NOV. 29, 2024 It’s that time of year where we select at “TOP DOC” through SBCMS to be recognized at The Unforgettables Walk for Little Lives ceremony on December 31 at the Loma Linda University Health campus. PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR OWN NOMINATION OR THAT OF A COLLEAGUE (nominee must be an active SBCMS Physician Member for 2025) via email with nominee CV and brief supporting paragraph to Alison Elsner at aelsner@sbcms.org no later than NOVEMBER 29, 2024. November 12, 2024 General Unforgettables 0 0 Comment Read More »
CDC Health Advisory: Adverse Effects Linked to Counterfeit or Mishandled Botulinum Toxin Injections View this CDC Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory as a pdf. Official CDC Health Advisory distributed via the CDC Health Alert Network April 23, 2024, 11:00 AM ET CDCHAN-00507 Adverse Effects Linked to Counterfeit or Mishandled Botulinum Toxin Injections Summary The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory to alert clinicians about risks of counterfeit or mishandled botulinum toxin injections. CDC, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and state and local partners are investigating clusters of 22 people in 11 U.S. states ... April 23, 2024 General 0 0 Comment Read More »
COVID-19 Information & Resources The COVID public health emergency has ended and you can continue to find information and resources below or through the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health at www.sbcovid19.com. __________________________________ To find the California Medical Association's latest news, research and developments, including financial, employer, or reopening available, please visit their COVID-19 Resource Page at www.cmadocs.org/covid-19. ___________________________________ Additional COVID-19 resources can be found at the following links: Public Health: San Bernardino County Department of Public Health Riverside County Public Health Department California Department of Public Health Medical Malpractice: ProAssurance Cooperative of American Physicians The Doctors Company MIEC State/Federal: American Medical Association California Department of Industrial Relations California Department of Labor Centers ... June 2, 2023 General #COVID19, Covid 19, COVID-19 0 0 Comment Read More »
Bones and Spine Surgery First Outpatient Spine Robot in Inland Empire Bones and Spine Surgery - The First Outpatient Spine Robot in Inland Empire FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 6, 2023 Loma Linda, California – Bones and Spine Surgery is proud to announce the grand opening of our state-of-the-art Loma Linda Surgical Institute featuring the latest surgical technology – An outpatient spine surgery robot. The new surgery center, located at 25915 Barton Road, Loma Linda, partnered with the prestigious Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group, is designed to provide a safe and comfortable environment with cutting-edge technology for patients who need same-day surgery. ... March 6, 2023 General Bones and Spine Surgery Center 0 0 Comment Read More »
