Gregory J. Deines, DO

Dr. Gregory Deines of Spectrum Health Medical Group Diabetes & Endocrinology and a Member of the Kent County Medical Society along with Dr. Brian Buchanan, a Foot and Ankle Specialist with Spectrum Health, share some insights into living with diabetes on WOOD TV8's eightWest segment titled "Create a Diabetic Care Team." 

House of Delegates 2012

A strong Kent Delegation represented West Michigan physicians at the MSMS House of Delegates in Dearborn, MI on April 27-29.  Members participated in Reference Committees defending resolutions authored by KCMS physicians. 

Diana Bitner, MD

Kent County Medical Society Member, Dr. Diana Bitner was highlighted on WOOD TV8’s  eightWest for being the keynote speaker at a Women's Health Event with the Spectrum Health Medical Group titled “Doctor Dialogue: Healthy Aging in an Unhealthy World.”

Phillip G. Wise, MD-Autism Insurance Legislation

Phillip G. Wise, MD, KCMS President-Elect (pictured right), was on hand with Lt. Governor, Brian Calley, to sign Autism Insurance Legislation. The bill requires insurance companies to pay for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis and treatment for children up to age 18. The legislation will also cover occupational therapy (OT) for sensory-based interventions and speech therapy. For more information on this bill, visit www.michigan.gov/autism.

District Briefing Dinner 2012

The Kent Delegation participated in a District Briefing Dinner for District 5 at Bistro Bella Vita.  The Delegation prepared for the MSMS House of Delegates where eight resolutions were proposed by Kent County Delegation, led by Domenic Federico, MD.

Robyn S. Hubbard, MD

Dr. Robyn Hubbard, a Kent County Medical Society Member and an OB/GYN with Grand Rapids Women's Health was featured on the WZZM13 Healthy You Segment. Dr. Hubbard was a featured guest during their "Just Ask: How to Handle Heavy Periods" segment.

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