Congress is patching the SGR again. For the latest information visit the following link June 25th SGR patch
Hurricane Season started June 1. NCMS has detailed information on preparing your practice and patients for a disaster on the following link. Emergency Preparedness Guide
The Corpus Christi-Nueces County County Health District has issued an advisory on a potential Q Fever infection among travelers returing from Iraq and The Netherlands. The advisory can be found in the following link. Q Fever Advisory
The NCMS/TMA Medicare Meltdown campaign continues! The petition drive has now expanded to 50 states asking Congress to fix the Medicare program problems and it will continue until a million signatures are gathered. They will then be presented to Congress in Washington.
Posters and petitions are available through the attached links. You can also go to www.ipetitions.com/petition/meltdown/ to make your voice heard. Join us in getting the word out to South Texans that their healthcare is in jeopardy and Congress needs to fix Medicare now. Contact the NCMS office at 884-5442 for additional information on this important topic. Medicare Meltdown Poster Medicare Meltdown Petition
The Corpus Christi-Nueces County County Health District would like all physicians to register with the Public Health Information Network (Tx PHIN). See attached link for registration information. Tx PHIN registration information
The Nueces County Medical Society recommends that everyone check their health on a regular basis. Dr. J. Stefan Walker has compiled a health assessment brochure that helps you evaluate your health status. That brochure and health maintenance information can be downloaded with the following links.
Health Assessment Brochure Women: Stay healthy at any age Men: Stay healthy at 50+
Las Brisas: The state environmental agency’s arm that acts as a public advocate has recommended denying the air permit required before Las Brisas Energy Center can be built.
According to an article in the Caller Times, “The applicant has not proven that the emissions from the permit will not cause adverse impacts to human health,” Scott Humphrey, assistant counsel for the Office of the Public Interest Counsel, wrote in a brief in the case. All briefs filed by the deadline will be considered by the judges making their recommendation in the case.
Three Texas Commission on Environmental Quality commissioners will make the final decision on Las Brisas’ air permit. The permit will allow the company to begin construction of a $3 billion petroleum coke-fired power plant on the Corpus Christi Ship Channel. A decision is expected sometime this summer.
The Nueces County Medical Society, the San Patricio, Aransas, Refugio County Medical Societies, and the Texas Medical Association oppose building the project as it is currently proposed. There are other available technologies that would create minimal potential impact on the health of the people of the Coastal Bend.
About NCMS
Founded in 1904, NCMS represents more than 750 physicians in Nueces County,Texas. Our Executive Board, various committees, and our support staff are available here.
Request a membership application, update your membership information for our records, view our Spotlight on New Members.
Things to make operating your practice easier-Texas Common Credentialing Application and Hassle Factor form
Use our online Member Finder to locate a member physician. A hard copy of our Directory is also available.
Browse through major articles in the current edition of our bimonthly magazine, "Coastal Bend Medicine". Advertising and subscriptions are also available.
Monthly newsletter
The 2009 - 2010 Pictorial Directories are still available at the Medical Society office, 1000 Morgan Ave, from 8am - 5pm. Please call 884.5442 for more information.
A listing of our upcoming events may be found here.
Sponsorship of Nueces County Medical Society events puts your business in front of 800 physicians of all specialties throughout Nueces County. CLICK HERE for details.
Looking for CME credits offered in the Coastal Bend? CLICK HERE
Founded in 1927, the more than 150 physician spouses comprising the Alliance are involved in a variety of current activities on behalf of the health and well being of the community.