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TMA’s Be Wise — Immunize Program Launches August Vaccination Clinics

(Pat) — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Texas Medical Association’s (TMA’s) Be Wise — Immunize^SM program announces vaccination clinics across Texas to shield children from harmful and potentially deadly diseases.

Texas Physicians: New Health Law Won’t Lower Cost or Improve Care

(Brent) — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Texas physicians forecast higher health care costs and lower quality under America’s new health reform law, according to a new TMA physician survey.

New State Law: College Students Must Get Meningococcal Vaccine

(Brent) — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A new Texas law may protect college students from a deadly disease that strikes young adults living in close quarters like dormitories. TMA physicians are reminding college-age students they are required to get vaccinated against meningococcal disease before heading off to college this fall.

TMA: Congress Stopped the Bleeding but Medicare’s Still on Life Support

(Pat) — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Statement by Susan R. Bailey, MD, TMA President, about Thursday’s U. S. House of Representatives passage of a measure to temporarily undo the current 21 percent Medicare physician payment cut.

TMA Exhibit Explores “Courage and Determination” of Pioneer African-American Physicians in Texas

(Pat) — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

To highlight the struggles of early African-American physicians in Texas, the Texas Medical Association (TMA) this week unveiled a new exhibit “Courage and Determination — A Portrait of Pioneering African-American Physicians in Texas” in its History of Medicine Gallery in Austin.

TMA Elects New Delegates to the American Medical Association

(Pat) — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Texas Medical Association (TMA) elected several new representatives to serve as TMA delegates to the American Medical Association’s (AMA’s) House of Delegates.

TMA Brings Health Reform School to 4,200 Texas Physicians and Medical Students

(Pat) — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

As part of its campaign to help Texas physicians survive and thrive in the new health care environment, America’s largest state medical society Thursday educated 4,200 Texas physicians and medical students on the details of the new health reform law.

TMA Physicians Create AMA Policy on Behalf of Medicare Patients

(Pat) — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Statement by TMA President Susan R. Bailey, MD, about the AMA House of Delegates' action on two TMA policy proposals to improve Medicare. The AMA passed one, and reaffirmed existing AMA policy with the second.

Houston Cardiologist Elected to TMA’s Board of Trustees

(Pat) — Fri, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A. Tomas Garcia III, MD, a Houston cardiologist, was elected to serve on the Texas Medical Association (TMA) Board of Trustees. TMA’s House of Delegates, the association’s governing body, also elected Dr. Garcia as board secretary during TMA’s annual conference held April 30-May 1.

Doctor Who Promotes Bike Helmet Use Was Saved By One

(Brent) — Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

TMA physician Ernest Neal Charlesworth, MD, is helping to promote TMA's Hard Hats for Little Heads program, which urges children to wear bike helmets, and to exercise. After suffering a serious bike crash, he credits his own helmet with saving his life.

Beaumont Orthopaedic Surgeon Elected to TMA’s Board of Trustees

(Brent) — Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

David Teuscher, MD, an orthopaedic surgeon from Beaumont, was elected to serve on TMA's Board of Trustees. TMA’s House of Delegates, the association’s governing body, elected Dr. Teuscher to the position during TexMed, the association’s annual conference.

Texas Medical Association Awards Nine Minority Scholarships

(Pat) — Wed, 05 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Nine minority college students planning to enter a Texas medical school this fall each received a $5,000 scholarship from TMA, the nation’s largest state medical association.

Austin Psychiatrist Reelected to Another Term as Vice Speaker of TMA’s House of Delegates

(Brent) — Tue, 04 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

to AnotherAustin psychiatrist Clifford K. Moy, MD, was reelected vice speaker of the TMA’s House of Delegates.

Athens Physician Elected to TMA’s Board of Trustees

(Brent) — Tue, 04 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Douglas W. Curran, MD, a family physician from Athens, was elected to serve on the TMA Board of Trustees. TMA’s House of Delegates, the association’s governing body, elected Dr. Curran to the position during TMA’s annual conference.

Corpus Christi Volunteer Elected TMA Alliance President-Elect

(Pat) — Mon, 03 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Texas Medical Association Alliance (TMAA) has elected Bridget McKeever, MS, LPC, Corpus Christi, TMAA president-elect. TMAA is the volunteer service organization of Texas Medical Association physicians and physicians’ spouses.

Austin Physician to Lead TMA’s 50-Year Club

(Pat) — Mon, 03 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

TMA elected physician Lawrence A. Stone, MD, of Austin as president of its 50-Year Club, a group of physician leaders who graduated from medical school at least 50 years ago but remain dedicated to the mission of continuing to advance medicine.

Fort Worth Physician Reelected Speaker of TMA’s House of Delegates

(Pat) — Mon, 03 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Fort Worth orthopedic surgeon Stephen L. Brotherton, MD, was reelected speaker of the TMA's House of Delegates, the association’s policymaking body. Dr. Brotherton was reelected to this position during TMA’s annual conference, TexMed 2010, held in his backyard — Fort Worth.

Tarrant County Volunteer Elected TMA Alliance President

(Pat) — Mon, 03 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Texas Medical Association Alliance has elected Doris Johnson, MSW, ACSW, of Roanoke, as its 93rd president. TMAA is the volunteer service organization of Texas Medical Association physicians and physicians’ spouses.

TMA Awards Three Teachers Who Inspire Students’ Love of Science

(Brent) — Sun, 02 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Texas Medical Association (TMA) has awarded two Houston teachers and one Dallas-area teacher the 2010 TMA Ernest and Sarah Butler Awards for Excellence in Science Teaching.

Austin Physician Named TMA President-Elect

(Pat) — Sun, 02 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

TMA has elected C. Bruce Malone, MD, of Austin president-elect of the association, the nation’s largest state medical society representing nearly 45,000 Texas physician and medical student members.

Fort Worth Allergist Named TMA’s 145th President

(Pat) — Sun, 02 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

TMA has elected Susan Rudd Bailey, MD, of Fort Worth as its 145th president and leader of the nation’s largest state medical association, representing nearly 45,000 Texas physicians. TMA elected Dr. Bailey during TexMed, its annual conference and expo.

Fort Worth Physician Earns State Medical Society’s Highest Honor

(Brent) — Sat, 01 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Forty-five years after graduating from medical school, Ladon W. Homer, MD, stands at the pinnacle of his profession as TMA honors him with the 2010 Distinguished Service Award, the association’s highest honor.

Doctors Wrap Babies in Protective Vaccine “Cocoons”

(Brent) — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Doctors are wrapping babies in vaccine “security blankets” to protect them from disease in a little-known tactic called “cocooning.”

Sen. Kirk Watson: A TMA Friend of Medicine

(Brent) — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

TMA selected Sen. Kirk Watson (D-Austin) as one of Texas’ best legislators from the 81st legislative session.

TMA Honors Two Prominent Houston Legislators

(Brent) — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

TMA selected Rep. Garnet Coleman (D-Houston) and Rep. John Davis (R-Houston) as two of Texas’ best legislators from the 81st Texas legislative session.

TEXPAC Endorses Gov. Rick Perry for Reelection

(Pat) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Calling Governor Perry a sound leader on patient care issues, TEXPAC, the political arm of the Texas Medical Association (TMA), announced today that the organization has endorsed Texas Gov. Rick Perry for reelection in 2010.

TMA Foundation Elects New Board Officers

(Brent) — Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The TMA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of TMA, announces the election of new officers to its Board of Trustees.