TMA Alliance News

• Community Health

  Good News: Funding Available for Shot Clinics Apply for a TMA Be Wise — Immunize^SM Local Impact Grant to jumpstart your immunization event. Grant proposals are due March 1, and again on Oct. 1. This new program aims to increase vaccinations given through Be Wise — Immunize. Grants of $500 to $1,500 are available to county medical societies (CMSs), physician practices, TMA Alliance chapters, medical student chapters, and TMA member-physician practices/clinics.
  
• Community Health

  Brain Injury Awareness MonthBrain Injury Awareness Month in March is a key month for TMA’s Hard Hats for Little Heads program. If you’re thinking about a giveaway, contact Tammy Wishard for an order packet —and check out these event ideas. 
• Texan to Assume the Reins of the National Organization

  Pat Hyer, 2005-2006 TMAA President, Belle-Chenault and June Bratcher Award Winner, will be installed as President of AMA Alliance on Tuesday, June 19, 2012, in Chicago as part of AMAA's annual meeting. Come join your Texas colleagues in the Windy City for a Texas-sized celebration for Pat Hyer, and AMAA's 90th birthday! Here's a tentative agenda, so save the date and start making your travel plans now:

  Sunday, June 17  
  1:00-5:30pm – Registration
  2:00-5:30pm – Leadership Training
  5:30-6:30pm – Welcoming and Networking Reception

  Monday, June 18
  9:00am-12:30pm – Business Meeting
  2:00-4:30pm – Leadership Training
  6:00-7:30pm – 90th Anniversary Celebration and Texas Party

  Tuesday, June 19  
  9:00-11:30am – Business Meeting
  Noon – Officers’ Installation Ceremony and Lunch
  5:00pm – AMA/AMAA Presidential Inauguration and Dinner

• From the President

  A Message from Bridget McKeever

  What an incredible opportunity and privilege it is to serve as the 94th president of the Texas Medical Association Alliance - the largest and best medical alliance in the country!

  This is such a thrill and honor for me. When I joined the Nueces County Medical Society Alliance in Corpus Christi 22 years ago, I never imagined that my involvement would lead me to this singular opportunity. I am both excited and humbled.

  Throughout my association with the local, state and national alliance organizations, I have encountered leaders who have inspired, motivated and mentored me along the way. Their dedication and commitment to TMAA and the family of medicine is unwavering. To them, I am eternally grateful, and I will do my best to abide by the example they set.

  When asked what the Alliance is, we sometimes stumble on our words because it is difficult to condense all that we do into a few sentences. From working as grassroots political advocates to serving as community health volunteers in our local communities, the Alliance exists to further the cause of medicine and to make Texas a better, healthier place for the patients of this great state.

  I know that my collaboration with Dr. Bruce Malone, TMA's 2011-2012 president, will inspire me to take on new challenges to serve the medical family. With the support of our members, I will work to ensure that the Alliance continues to be TMA's strongest ally.