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events in addition to new developments within the website.


Obesity & Non-Communicable Diseases: 
Addressing The Epidemic Through Science, Fitness, And Behavior Modification
 
May 20, 2008

Powerpoint files and other resources from the forum are now available here!


Allergy & Immunology Issue of Northeast Florida Medicine

The Summer 2008 issue of Northeast Florida Medicine is now available.  With a focus on Allergy and Immunology, this is a timely topic and one that affects everyone! Click on the cover image or use the link below to access the articles.

Also included in this issue is a CME article on Mosquito-borne Diseases in Florida (1 CME credit), and an update on JaxCare's Health Information Exchange program.

Click here to access the articles.


Medical Ethics Supplement of Northeast Florida Medicine

The January 2008 supplemental issue of Northeast Florida Medicine focusing on Medical Ethics is now available online. 

Topics include the basic principles of Bioethics, medical professionalism, end of life planning, DNR orders, Florida statutes involving end-of-life issues, medical futility, privacy and confidentiality as it relates to end-of-life issues, and ethical / cultural considerations in clinical practice.  There are also must read articles on bioethics resources in Florida and 10 pearls to remember in end-of-life care. Click on the cover image or use the link below to access the articles.

This supplemental issue of Northeast Florida Medicine was sponsored by Haven Hospice and the Florida Bioethics Network.

Click here to access the articles.


2008 DCMS Membership Directories

The 2008 DCMS Membership Directories are now available.  DCMS members can order additional directories using the order form in the Directory package, or click here for a member order form.

Non member physicians and health care industry representatives / supporters can order copies of the 2008 Directory using the non-member order form.


Florida Medicaid Reform

The Florida Medicaid Reform pilot project began July 1, 2006 in Duval and Broward Counties.  We have established a Medicaid Reform page to keep you informed of all the ins and out of this pilot project. Included are resources that physicians can print and distribute to their Medicaid eligible patients, contact information for provider networks, and background information on the multi-year implementation of the reform project. Check back often to keep yourself up-to-date.


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