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Happy Spring! Even though the weather seems to be having difficulty making up its mind, there are signs all around that winter is finally over. We had a sneak peek of spring earlier in February at the Huntsville Botanical Garden when we hosted Dr. Dike Drummond for our “Heart the Healer” event. We were delighted that all 200 spots were claimed- we even had a waiting list! The Wellness Committee has been gratified by the positive responses we’ve received from those who attended. Many thanks to our generous sponsors who made it possible: Huntsville Hospital, ProAssurance, the Madison County Medical Alliance, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama, ServisFirst Bank, the Medical Association of the State of Alabama, Fyzical Therapy and Balance Centers, and Crestwood Medical Center. We enjoyed a delicious meal and the workshop presented by “The Happy MD”. The attendees received a complimentary copy of his book Stop Physician

Burnout: What to Do When Working Harder Isn’t Working. He shared actionable advice designed to help physicians get work done earlier, get home sooner and be more present once there. We also introduced “PRN - the Physicians Resource Network” and shared details of upcoming MCMS member benefits which will include complimentary anonymous counseling sessions courtesy of the Medical Society. We are hopeful that this service will be only one aspect of a complete wellness initiative that prioritizes the health and happiness of our physicians. Studies show this ultimately results in healthier, happier patients, as well. In other news, our Annual Spring Fling event at Top Golf was a great time for physician families to have a chance to unwind and visit while enjoying the new facility courtesy of our presenting sponsor, the Frank Williams Dealership. We look forward to our next social event with the Medical Alliance, On Call! This is our annual August event which welcomes new physicians to the community. Make plans now to attend. Lastly, the annual session of the Medical Association of the State of Alabama took place on April 13 and 14th. Physicians from around our state convened to discuss the business and politics of medicine and how to protect patients and each other. We are stronger together. If you haven’t already, join us!

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Name: ROBYN COMER, MPHEducation Information:

The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Bachelor of Science in Community Health, Emphasis: Health Education

Master of Science in Public Health, Emphasis: Health Education

Membership Spotlight2Governmental Affairs Meeting3Burn Out Proof LIVE5Spring Fling at Top Golf7NAMRC & MCMA News8Upcoming EventsThank You Sponsors11

Executive Board

PRESIDENT: Debbie Kolb, MD VICE PRESIDENT: Paul Tabereaux, MDSECRETARY: Sherrie Squyres, MD TREASURER: Aruna Arora, MD

Board of Trustees

Greg Bouska, MD / William Brix, MD / John Clark, MD / Richard Coleman, MDLori Dawson, MD / Damon Fiero, MD / Sharon Gardepe, MD / Akram Haggag, MD Aaron Hoffman, MD / Matthew Hunt, MD / Heather James, MD / Tyler Kirby, MD

Dawn Mancuso, MD / Brian Mathews, MD / Alan McCrory, MD / Brad Rice, MD Roger Smalligan, MD / Alex Talalight, MD / Tarak Vasavada, MD

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PAST PRESIDENT: James Gilbert, MDCOUNTY DISASTER LIAISON: John Higginbotham, MD / Norman Sabio, MD

MEDICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE STATE OF ALABAMA FIFTH DISTRICT CENSOR: Patrick O’Neil IM RESIDENT REP: Aadil Lodhi, MD / FP RESIDENT REP: Jennie Stanford, MD MEDICAL STUDENT REP: Jordan Keely / NAMRC DIRECTOR: Brooke Rawlins

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James Gilbert, MD / Debbie Kolb, MD / Paul Tabereaux, MD / Sherrie Squyres, MD / Arora Aruna, MDMCMS Administrative Staff

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Laura Moss / MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR: Robyn Comer

The Madison County Medical Society has been organized to serve its members as an advocate for the physician/patient relationship, and to promote and preserve the highest standards of professional, educational, and moral conduct.

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Why MCMS?I am very excited to be the new Membership Coordinator for the Madison County Medical Society and to be a part of something that gives back to our medical community. I have been looking for the right position that would allow me to use both my degree as well as my passion to help advocate health education in the Huntsville area.What I hope to accomplish here?I am hoping to bring new ideas with my enthusiastic personality to the Membership Coordinator position that allows for even more ways to grow. Also, I hope to help the society stay up to date on current health concerns and find new ways to outreach to all demographics in the community.Who or what has had the most influence on your professional career?My parents have both played important roles in influencing my career. My mother is a caring and compassionate teacher who has taught me to have patience in every endeavor. My father is a human resources manager and labor negotiator and I have learned from him to always listen more than you speak, as well as to always look at all sides of a problem and to not make decisions based on emotions.Tell us about yourself-anything you’d like to share.I have moved six times in my life. I feel this has helped me be a very adaptable person towards change. I enjoy the outdoors so much that I have hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon four times. In high school I was a two-time state soccer champion. Another fun fact about me is that I can never find my name spelled correctly on anything - thanks mom and dad!

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Madison County physicians had another incredible year in Washington, DC at the Medical Association of the State of Alabama’s Governmental Affairs meeting. In addition to a busy schedule coordinated by the state, MCMS doctors and their families had fun touring FBI Headquarters, visiting the Capitol and climbing to the Capitol Dome with Martha Brooks, and exploring the White House. ProAssurance treated our physicians to a superb dinner at Capitol Grille. Most of all, our doctors had the opportunity to learn about the importance of advocating for their profession from speakers including Stuart Rothenberg, and the opportunity to do so with elected officials including Congressmen Mo Brooks and Robert Aderholt; and Senators Bill Cassidy (M.D.), Richard Shelby and Doug Jones.

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We had an incredible time at our Burnout Proof LIVE event! Our speaker, Dr. Drummond, shared some eye-opening truths about burnout and

practical ways to combat against it in your everyday life. It was a great way to kickoff our year focused on physician wellness.

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Huntsville’s newest family attraction Top Golf was the location for our Spring Fling event this year. A little birdie told me that everyone was up to par with their golfing skills for this fun event with family and colleagues! The cookies were a huge hit and the company was even better making for a perfect Sunday afternoon! I would say that this year’s Spring Fling was a hole in one!

Special thanks to our Presenting Sponsor Frank Williams and his team from the Frank Williams Dealership.

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NAMRC STAFFDIRECTOR: Brooke Rawlins

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The mission of the North Alabama Medical Reserve Corps is to recruit and train medical and non-medical volunteers to supplement existing community organizations in preparing for and responding to an emergency or disaster and to provide community education in disease awareness and prevention during non-crises times.

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We enjoyed a wonderful time of fellowship and are grateful to ServisFirst Bank for their sponsorship of our meeting. The following members were installed for the 2018-19 year:

President: Emily Bains

Treasurer: Emily Bourgeois

Assistant Treasurer: Sara Beth Coppage

Recording Secretary: Kelly Davenport

Corresponding Secretary: Kara Saini

Parliamentarian: Teresa Chambers

Historian: Katie Ludwig

Member at Large: Meaghann Clayton

Immediate Past President: Christina Tabereaux

Save the Date for 2018 On Call! Join us on August 24th at the Ledges as we welcome this year’s new physicians to Madison County and raise money for our many worthy community health projects and partners. Ask us how you can join the Pager Club (our “host committee”) in support of On Call! Additionally, if you know of new physicians moving into our area, please let us know so we can reach out to them. Our sincere thanks to the Medical Society; we could never achieve the success we have with this event without our vital partnership. Contact us with any questions or information: madisoncountymedicalalliance@gmail.com

Again, thank you to the Medical Society for your support of the

Alliance. Our 2017-18 fundraising efforts were the best yet. Let’s

make the next year even better!

Pictured L to R: Kara Saini, Teresa Chambers, Sara Beth Coppage, Emily Bains,

Emily Bourgeois, Meaghann Clayton, Kelly Davenport, and Christina Tabereaux.

The Madison County Medical Alliance brought the 2017-18 year to close on April 10th at the home of Kelly Butler as we installed next year’s slate of officers.

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