"Banking Built for Doctors, by Doctors" On September 16, 2021, 6:30PM - 7:15PM, ONSMS will be hosting a Zoom presentation with Panacea Financial. This is an informative presentation to inspire thought and promote action around Wealth Management. By the end of the presentation, we plan to leave you with at least these 3 [...]
Washington, D.C. – The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM), the two leading organizations representing specialists in obstetric care, recommend that all pregnant individuals be vaccinated against COVID-19. The organizations’ recommendations in support of vaccination during pregnancy reflect evidence demonstrating the safe use of the COVID-19 [...]
On July 16, 2021 at the opening of the 2021 National Medical Association Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly, Old North State Medical Society won Small Local Society of the Year! Congratulations ONSMS on gaining recognition for all the hard work and dedication put in daily to better serve our NC Physicians and NC residents. [...]
Every month has different health observances that vary across institutions. Here are a few July 2021 Health Observances along with some fun facts.... Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AMF) - According to CDC.gov; "Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is an uncommon but serious neurologic condition. It affects the nervous system, specifically the area of the spinal [...]
NCDHHS Sec. Mandy Cohen will host a fireside chat tomorrow to discuss COVID-19 vaccinations for adolescents 12 to 15 years old. She will be joined by Dr. Kenya McNeal-Trice, professor of pediatrics and vice chair of education at the UNC School of Medicine. The event will stream live from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. from [...]
Exciting news! Younger teens – those between 12 and 15 – can now get the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. The recommendation comes following a thorough review of safety and effectiveness data from clinical trials in the United States by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), and the [...]
New: COVID Vaccine Matters Drs. Larry Corey, Chris Beyrer and colleagues of the COVID-19 Prevention Network, have penned a series of blogs on the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center, which can be found here. The latest entry includes commentary on the adverse events seen in the COVID-19 adenovirus-based vaccines. Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy in BIPOC Communities [...]
