Holiday card requests

Requests for the KMF holiday card contributions will be sent out soon. Watch your mail. Donations will be due November 15.

Get involved in changing the future

Are there aspects of medicine that you believe can be improved with the right input by physicians? Do you believe you can help guide future legislative action to make positive change in the delivery of health care? Then you are asked to consider serving as a Delegate to the Michigan State Medical Society representing Kent County. There are open positions expected in 2011 and your leadership and passion are welcome.


Delegates and Alternate Delegates are encouraged to participate in the annual MSMS House of Delegates, to be held in Kalamazoo, MI on Friday, April 29 on Sunday, May 1, 2001. A maximum of two meetings will be held prior to the House meeting to craft suggested resolutions. Historically, Kent County has had a very strong presence in the process and is recognized as a leader in participation. Contact Patricia Dalton at (616) 458-4157 for additional information.

Open board positions in 2011

The KCMS Board is seeking members interested in serving on the KCMS Board. If you are interested in serving the Membership and provide direction and leadership for a three-year term, please contact the KCMS office at 458-4157 or email us at kcmsoffice@kcms.org.


The Board meets monthly at 6:30 p.m. in addition to its quarterly Membership meetings and other member events.


Thank you for your consideration.

Remember to pay your dues!

MSMS has sent out dues invoices. Pay your dues by December 31, 2010 and you will receive a voucher for an MSMS CME event! Don't miss out!

KMF Board welcomes Timothy J. Waalkes

Representing the community, Timothy J. Waalkes was elected to the Board of the Kent Medical Foundation in the fall of 2010. He is an attorney with Vespoor, Waalkes, Lalley, Slotsema & Talen in downtown Grand Rapids.

Mr. Waalkes graduated from Calvin College and Wayne State University. He worked for two firms in the Lansing area before joining the firm in July 2004. He specializes in estate planning, probate administration, business law and general civil litigation.

He has been a member of the Optimist Club of Grand Rapids since 2004. He is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, the Grand Rapids Bar Association, the National Committee for Planned Giving and the West Michigan Estate Planning Council.

We welcome Mr. Waalkes to the Kent Medical Foundation Board.

Dr. Paul Farr

On Wednesday, September 28, Gastroenterologist and KCMS member, Dr. Paul Farr encouraged WLAV Morning Show listeners to schedule a colonoscopy. Radio show DJs, Kevin Mathews and Tim Cusack were enlightened as to the benefits of early detection of colon cancer and colorectal diseases.

Welcome new KCMS Members!

Dr. William Cunningham accepts position at MSUCOM

Dr. William Cunningham has accepted a position at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine effective January 1, 2011.  He will be reporting to Dean Strampel and will focus on the presence of osteopathic medicine in West Michigan.

Dr. Cunningham will have additional external duties with Metro Health as assigned to him by Mr. Faas and will have a MSUCOM office in the Physician Office Building.  Dr. Cunningham has been with the Metro Health team for twenty-one years.

Honoring Congressman Vern Ehlers

The Kent County Medical Society and Kent County Osteopathic Association would like to thank the 100+ members that joined us in honoring retiring Congressman Vern Ehlers and attending the Candidates' Forum.


KCMS and KCOA would also like to thank the candidates who were able to join us and participate in the candidates’ quarrel/forum.

We are adding a new date to our CME Event!

MARK YOUR CALENDAR
   
    Saturday Morning-January 22, 2011
                         &
    Saturday Morning-February 26, 2011


CME Educational Opportunity