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| Associations and Societies | ||||
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| American Academy of Family Physicians | The American Academy of Family Physicians is the national association of family doctors. It is one of the largest national medical organizations, with more than 93,500 members in 50 states, D.C., Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Guam. Until October 3, 1971, it was known as the American Academy of General Practice. The name was changed in order to reflect more accurately the changing nature of primary health care. | |||
| American Academy of Pediatrics | The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and its member pediatricians dedicate their efforts and resources to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults. The AAP has approximately 55,000 members in the United States, Canada and Latin America. Members include pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists and pediatric surgical specialists. | |||
| American Board of Medical Specialties | The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) is the umbrella organization for the 24 approved medical specialty boards in the United States. Established in 1933, the ABMS serves to coordinate the activities of its Member Boards and to provide information to the public, the government, the profession and its Members concerning issues involving specialization and certification in medicine. The mission of the ABMS is to maintain and improve the quality of medical care in the United States by assisting the Member Boards in their efforts to develop and utilize professional and educational standards for the evaluation and certification of physician specialists. | |||
| American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists | Celebrating over 50 years of improving Women's Health; Physicians; Patient information; Women's issues; Educational materials | |||
| American Medical Association | Physicians dedicated to the health of America. Education; Legislation; Advocacy; Doctor Finder. | |||
| American Urological Association | The premier professional association for the advancement of urologic patient care. | |||
| Ohio State Medical Association | The Power of Many. The Voice of One. Education; Publications; Government Relations, Legal; Practice Management; Membership Services & Benefits | |||
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| American Cancer Society | Health information on all types of cancers; treatment options; coping; statistics; support; volunteer opportunities; and research programs. | |||
| American Diabetes Association | The American Diabetes Association is the nation's leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. The mission of the organization is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. To fulfill this mission, the American Diabetes Association funds research, publishes scientific findings, provides information and other services to people with diabetes, their families, health care professionals and the public. The Association is also actively involved in advocating for scientific research and for the rights of people with diabetes. | |||
| American Heart Association | Information about warning signs, risk factors, family health, and science and professional resources. Includes donation, volunteer, and public advocacy information. | |||
| National Institutes of Health | Begun as a one-room Laboratory of Hygiene in 1887, the National Institutes of Health today is one of the world's foremost medical research centers, and the Federal focal point for medical research in the U.S. NIH works toward that mission by: conducting research in its own laboratories; supporting the research of non-Federal scientists in universities, medical schools, hospitals, and research institutions throughout the country and abroad; helping in the training of research investigators; and fostering communication of medical information. | |||
| NEOUCOM Continuing Education Department | Access CME through NEOUCOM | |||
| State Medical Board of Ohio | Licensing and registering medical doctors, doctors of osteopathic medicine, doctors of podiatric medicine, physician assistants, anesthesiologist assistants, massage therapists, cosmetic therapists, acupuncturists, mechanotherapists, and naprapaths. | |||
| WebMD Health | Health & Wellness Resources, Information, and Services. | |||
| Preferred Vendors | ||||
| Link | Description | |||
| Accu Medical Waste Services | Specializing in transportation and disposal of regulated medical waste. For SCMS members, any consulting fees are free of charge. | |||
| DiaMed, Inc. | www.diamedinc.com DiaMed, Inc. - Local distributor for a full line of medical supplies and equipment offered at preferred pricing exclusively for SCMS members. | |||
| I.C. System, Inc. | Accounts receivable solutions and debt collection services endorsed by the SCMS | |||
| Shred-it, Inc. | www.shredit.com Shred-it, Inc. – On-site document shredding service offering discounted rates for SCMS members. | |||