We’re proud to share that 9 GLMS resolutions were adopted into KMA policy – a meaningful accomplishment that reflects the impact of your advocacy and engagement. Together, we’re helping shape policies that benefit Kentucky physicians and the patients they serve. Stay tuned for details about our fall Policy & Advocacy meeting as we begin preparing for the 2027 legislative session.

Whether you’re new to Louisville or have called it home for years, GLMS is here to support you as your local medical society—through medical school and throughout your career. We invite you to get involved, connect with your colleagues and make GLMS your medical home. Feel free to reach out anytime at info@glms.org.

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Know a physician who has been an exemplary role model in our community? Someone who has made an impact on you or has gone out of their way to serve and advocate for their colleagues and patients? We’d love to hear about them!

Nominate them for one of the following awards for the 2027 Doctors’ Ball:

Baptist Health Physician of the Year

Norton Healthcare Physician of the Year

UofL Health Physician of the Year

The Community Based Physician of the Year

Paragon Award

We are now accepting nominations through October 31. You may nominate a physician today by simply clicking below.

Wed., Sept., 9 from 6-8 p.m.
Students will briefly present their research and passions within medicine with peers and attending physicians. After the presentations, there will be a networking event to allow students to meet physicians in the community. 

Sam Yared, MD & Chris Leon, U.S. Coast Guard Aviation Survival Technician
“U.S. Coast Guard’s Noble Mission: Protect, Defend, and Save Lives”

Tuesday, September 1, at noon via Zoom

Join link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89363168716

Meeting ID: 893 6316 8716 #

Call In: 1-646-931-3860 (Use the Meeting ID and press pound (#) after entering)

RSVP by replying to this email or calling 502-736-6366.

For any questions or to get a video recording of a past program, please email foundation@glms.org.

VIP Discount for Bourbon & Beyond and Louder than Life tickets Courtesy of Thomas Higgins, MD, MSPH, MBA, GLMS Board Chair and Snot Force Alliance Inc. 

Use code SNOTVIP before selecting your tickets to apply the discount.

Louder Than Life

Bourbon & Beyond

What’s the latest on the cyclosporiasis outbreak?

Health officials across the country are continuing to investigate a large increase in cases of cyclosporiasis, a foodborne illness caused by a microscopic parasite called Cyclospora.

As of Aug. 20, 2026, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has received reports of 15,716 laboratory confirmed cases nationwide and is aware of more than 11,841 additional possible cases. For comparison, only 249 cases were reported by this time last year. Recently, Michigan’s Department of Health and Human Services reported the first two deaths related to the outbreak.

As of August 20, the Kentucky Department for Public Health had received 682 reports of cases with at least 39 hospitalizations reported. 66 cases have been reported in Louisville.

“But there’s good news. Reports of new cases have slowed down,” said Connie Mendel, Director of the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness (LMPHW) and Chief Health Strategist. “The iceberg lettuce implicated in many of the cases has been recalled. While people can enjoy fresh produce, they need to continue to take steps to reduce their risk of illness from Cyclospora and other foodborne pathogens.”

Cyclosporiasis is a diarrheal illness. People become infected by eating food or drinking water contaminated with the parasite. In the U.S., outbreaks are most often linked to contaminated fresh fruits and vegetables and recreational water.

What’s the source?

The CDC and FDA have linked some cases in nine states to iceberg lettuce provided by Taylor Farms de Mexico who has recalled the lettuce. Other possible sources are still being investigated.

What can healthcare providers do?

Cover of magazine with text: Medicine has long celebrated individual expertise, but today’s greatest advances come through collaboration across specialties, institutions and communities. This month, our physician members share their perspectives on how interdisciplinary teamwork, partnerships and connected health systems can break down barriers and improve patient care and community health. 

From New England roots to caring for Kentucky’s tiniest patients in neonatal-perinatal medicine, Dr. Abby Gellert is building a future in medicine centered on curiosity, compassion and lifelong learning. Discover her story, her passion for caring for families during their NICU journeys, and why she’s excited to shape the future of medicine through education and mentorship in this month’s Dr. Who. 

November – due 10/1 – “The Moral Side of Medicine”

Reflect on the complex ethical dilemmas that arise in today’s health care, from balancing limited resources and time pressures to making end-of-life care decisions. Share your insights on how physicians and care teams can navigate these challenges while upholding principles of autonomy, justice and transparency.

December – due 11/1 – “What Is Your Why?”

What drives physicians to lead at the bedside, within departments or in the boardroom? We invite reflections on the deeper sense of purpose that shapes leadership in medicine and how that purpose has guided difficult decisions, anchored careers and strengthened commitment to patients and communities.

Please reach out to Kathryn Vance at kathryn.vance@glms.org if you’d like to share your thoughts in an upcoming issue. 

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