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KCMS, in collaboration with Pfizer, invites all healthcare professionals to participate in a crucial survey to improve care for patients with recurrent/ metastatic cervical cancer. Your insights are incredibly valuable even if you don't see many of these patients.

Your insights will guide the creation of educational resources for healthcare providers across all levels of care, shaping better patient outcomes and making a lasting impact.

🎁 Exclusive Incentives: Complete both surveys and be entered into a drawing to

Win one of six $250 gift cards—funded by KCMS!

Who Should Participate? We’re calling on healthcare professionals across all specialties and roles, including:
✔️ Physicians (MD/DO)
✔️ Nurses (LPN, RN, NP, CNS)
✔️ Physician Assistants (PA)
✔️ Therapists (Occupational, Physical, Speech-Language Pathologists)
✔️ Social Workers, Dietitians, Pharmacists, Community Health Workers, and more!
Your perspective is valuable, no matter your role in the care continuum.

📣 Spread the Word! Share this survey with your colleagues and peers in healthcare. The more voices we gather, the greater the impact we can achieve together!

🩺💙 Thank you for your dedication and for making a difference! 💙🩺

Click Here to Participate in the Survey

CBS News

The U.S. medical field recognizes the need for more Black doctors to address healthcare outcomes and access disparities.

According to a recent CBS News article, increasing diversity within the medical workforce is essential for building trust in communities of color, improving patient care, and addressing systemic inequities that have persisted for decades.

At King County Medical Society (KCMS), we are actively working to make medical education more accessible through scholarships for underrepresented individuals in medicine (URiM). By supporting these future physicians, we can help create a more inclusive and equitable healthcare system. If you’re able to contribute, your donation can make a meaningful difference in the lives of these students and the patients they will serve.

The piece highlights initiatives aimed at recruiting and supporting Black students in medicine and the challenges they face in navigating medical education. For the full story, read the article on CBS News: Why the U.S. medical field is pushing for more Black doctors.

Donate to the KCMS Community Foundation Scholarship

US Senate Letter

Addressing Medicare Payment Cuts

WA State Secretary of Health Departure

A message from Umair A. Shah, MD, MPH:

Good morning ~
Not easy to share but after four years of service, yesterday I made the announcement that I am stepping down from my position as state’s Secretary of Health effective January 15th (see above message).

While there is much left to accomplish, I am proud of helping build and oversee one of the leading health agencies in the nation. Under Gov. Inslee’s leadership, it has been an honor to serve the eight million people across our great state.

These four years have been tumultuous with twists, turns, and marked by the most trying of times. Yet, we persevered, transformed, and invested in the hopes for a better tomorrow.

I know that our field’s work is inherently political but I believe strongly that it does not have to be partisan. I have always been a bridge-builder and that’s what I will continue to do.

Proud of our Washington State Department of Health team and their numerous accomplishments ~ they are rockstars in their own right. I know they will continue to do such important work on behalf of our communities.

Amazingly, our executive team stayed together for nearly the entirety of the four years despite such transitions in our field. That is just unheard of nowadays.

For now, I remain focused on seeing to fruition our ongoing work over the coming weeks and then my focus shifts to family, recharge, and whatever the future holds.

And wherever that future leads, I am excited about being a part of it.

In Memory of Dr. Espinosa

Dr. Everardo Jimenez Espinosa, fondly known as "Lalo," was a man of remarkable contributions, both in his medical career and within the King County Medical Society (KCMS) community. Born on March 7, 1929, in Aguascalientes, Mexico, Lalo’s life was defined by a deep passion for knowledge, medicine, and service.

Lalo enjoyed an illustrious career that included groundbreaking work in anesthesiology. At KCMS, Lalo was a cherished member and leader, serving as the chair of the KCMS Historical Society. He organized lively and thought-provoking Tuesday lunches at the KCMS building for years. These gatherings became a beloved tradition, drawing physicians, scholars, and thought leaders to share ideas and discuss current topics. Under Lalo’s leadership, the Historical Society thrived, providing intellectual engagement and a sense of camaraderie and community.

Sadly, the Historical Society ended during the pandemic, but its legacy lives on in the many lives Lalo touched. With his passing, KCMS bids farewell to a dear friend and remarkable contributor. Dr. Espinosa will be deeply missed, but his spirit and contributions will remain integral to the KCMS community. Rest in peace, dear friend. Thank you for everything.

Seattle Times Obituary

In Memoriam

Betsy Brown

William Halliday

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