Donald Kim, MD

The month of March is set aside to bring awareness to colorectal cancer and the screenings that can save lives. Dr. Donald Kim with Spectrum Health Medical Group and a member of the Kent County Medical Society was a featured guest on the WOOD TV8’s eightWest segment titled “The third most common cancer may surprise you: Know your risk for colorectal cancer.”

February CME: "Another GREAT CME Event"

To the many physicians that attended the Kent County Medical Society February CME Update:

Thank you for taking time from your weekend to attend the event, we hope you found the program to be informative and time well spent. Special thanks to our speakers who gifted their time and knowledge to provide critical information at this half-day session.

The KCMS Board of Directors is committed to providing services and benefits that interest you, its loyal members. Feel free to share your thoughts with any of our Board Members or the staff (458-4157 or kcmsoffice@kcms.org). 

Thank you

Special "Thank You" to the generous vendors who helped to support the KCMS CME Events.  We appreciate the gifts of time and support for the CME events. 

January CME

FIT KIDS 360

www.fitkids360.org

KEYSTONE PHARMACY

 www.keystonerx.com

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY – COLLEGE OF HUMAN MEDICINE

 www.humanmedicine.msu.edu

PNC HEALTHCARE

 www.pnc.com/healthcare

REV BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

www.revbusiness.com 

February CME

Chemical Bank

 www.chemicalbankmi.com

KEYSTONE PHARMACY

  www.keystonerx.com

Panopoulos Salons-EAST

 www.panopoulossalons.com

PNC HEALTHCARE

 www.pnc.com/healthcare

REV BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

www.revbusiness.com 

Tre Cugini

www.trecugini.com 

Jessica L. Keto, MD

Dr. Jessica Keto, a breast surgeon with Saint Mary's Health Care and new member of the Kent County Medical Society was featured on the WZZM13 Healthy You Segment.  Dr. Keto was a featured guest during their "Just Ask: Breast Surgery study & other surgical options" segment.

To watch the video click here: www.wzzm13.com/Just-Ask-Breast-Surgery-study--other-surgical-options

Steven L. Ringler, MD

Dr. Steven Ringler a physician with Center for Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery in Grand Rapids and a KCMS member was featured on the WZZM13 segment on the treatments of lip wrinkles.

Matthew H. Chung, MD

KCMS member and surgical oncologist Dr. Mathew Chung was featured on WZZM13 Healthy You segment titled "Heated chemotherapy used to treat mesothelioma".

To watch the video click here: www.wzzm13.com/Zeeland-man-survives-stage-four-cancer-thanks-to-new-treatment

John E. Miner, MD

Dr. John Miner, a dermatologist with Dermatology Associates of West Michigan in Grand Rapids and a member of the KCMS was featured on the WZZM13 Healthy You segment titled, "Surviving skin cancer: Peter Ross's story".

To watch the video click here: www.wzzm13.com/Surviving-skin-cancer-Peter-Rosss-story

Helayne L. Sherman, MD

Kent County Medical Society member, Dr. Helayne Sherman was featured on the WoodTV 8's eightWest segment on Women's Heart Health. 

To watch the video click here: www.woodtv.com/womens-heart-health

109th Annual Meeting

The KCMS Board and Membership would like to thank Dr. Gregory J. Forzley for his leadership and guidance for the year 2011.  Dr. Forzley’s many years of service to Michigan State Medical Society and the KCMS prove his passion for profession and patients served.

 

Dr. Paul Farr was presented with the MSMS Foundation Community Service Award as nominated by members of KCMS.  Drs. Patrick Droste and David Hammond were each recognized by the members.  Both doctors are term limited on the KCMS Board.  Dr. Droste served as Board President of the KCMS in 2010, and served a total of 5 years on the Board.  Dr. David Hammond was applauded for his seven years of service in the Treasurer role.  The members appreciated his willingness to serve the final year to assist in the transition of the new KCMS Executive Director.

David W. Whalen MD was installed as the 109^th President of the Kent County Medical Society.  Members present at the Annual Meeting also voted Jaime Caughran MD and Honorio Valdes-Murua, MD as the newest members of the Board.  The 2012 Board of the KCMS is:

David W. Whalen, MD - President

Phillip G. Wise, MD - President-Elect

Donald P. Condit, MD, MBA - Secretary-Treasurer

Gregory J. Forzley, MD - Immediate Past President

Jaime Caughran, MD - Director 

Adrianna S. Tanner, MD – Director

Honorio Valdes-Murua, MD - Director

January CME a success!

To all attendees:

Thank you for taking time from your weekend to attend the Kent County Medical Society January CME Update. We hope you found the program to be informative and time well spent.

The KCMS Board of Directors is committed to providing services and benefits that interest you, its loyal members. Feel free to share your thoughts with any of our Board Members or the staff (458-4157 or kcmsoffice@kcms.org).