HEART THE HEALERBurnout Proof LIVE Event FRI., FEB. 2 at 5:30-9Pm Huntsville Botanical Garden

Dike Drummond, MD “The Happy MD”

Douglas Adams, MDPsychiatryP.O. Box 383256-895-8148

Lorie Dawson, MDPediatric Hospitalist245 Governors Dr 256-265-1000 Christopher Green, MDDiagnostic Radiology2006 Franklin Street Ste 200256-539-0457 Elisa Haley, MDFamily Medicine4800 Whitesport Cir Ste 1 256-327-0888 Ric Koler, DOEmergency Medicine1 Hospital Dr SW 256-429-5177

Linnea Larson-Williams, MDPediatric Endocrinology 401 Lowell Dr Ste 5 256-265-3250 Kathrine Moody, MDFamily Medicine301 Governors Dr SW256-551-4500

Siddharta Nandi, MDFamily Medicine4100 Goss Rd256-551-4620

Ivester Pope, MDFamily Medicine301 Governors Dr 256-551-4500

John Reichle, MDDiagnostic Radiology2006 Franklin Street Ste 200 256-539-0457

Christopher Roth, MDCardiology930 Franklin Street 256-533-3388 Michael Salter, MDOphthalmology 3501 Memorial Parkway Ste 200 256-533-0315

Freddie Swain, MDDiagnostic Radiology2006 Franklin Street Ste 200 256-539-0457

Grace Terrell, MDGenomic Medicine601 Genome Way 256-327-0538 Kevin Waldrop, MDDiagnostic Radiology2006 Franklin Street Ste 200 256-539-0457

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Happy New Year! As we ring in 2018, it is clear there has never been a more turbulent time to be a physician. We have been assaulted from every side over the past several years, from EHR implementation, increasing insurance regulations, and government intrusion to online reviews, malpractice claims and the opioid crisis. It is now more important than ever that doctors stick together to protect patients and to protect each other. The medical society is here for expressly that reason and I am honored to captain the ship for the coming year. One of our main priorities this year is physician health and well-being. A growing phenomenon increasingly recognized is physician burnout. The medical society has dedicated this year to prioritizing physician burnout prevention. Mark your calendars now for February 2, 2018. We will host dinner for you and your significant other at the Botanical Garden. In “Heart the Healer,” Dr. Dike Drummond– a world renowned, Mayo educated, physician thought leader and expert on physician burnout prevention- will share real world “nuts and bolts” suggestions for “how to go on” when, as the title of his book, Stop Physician Burnout, states, “Working Harder isn’t Working”. He will discuss not only things like “Mindfulness” and “Self Care,” but also “Becoming a Power User for your EHR,” “How to Get Home Fifteen Minutes Earlier” and “How to Handle Encounters with Difficult Patients”. This is just the first in a series of offerings to help physicians stay healthy and happy. The Madison County Medical Society will also be rolling out anonymous counseling available for local physicians. Although it is certainly for those in crisis, we hope that even those who are on the other side of the burnout spectrum may contact the society for assistance as needed. As it is a completely confidential service, there will be no records that may make our colleagues reluctant to reach out. As Maya Angelou said, “We do better when we know better”. Studies show burnout leads to physician errors, self medication, marital dissatisfaction, divorce and even death. If we can remove the stigma of reaching out, we can go a long way toward helping physicians reclaim the joy of practicing medicine. We also continue to advocate for our profession both on the state level and nationally. Consider joining us in Washington DC January 29-31, or in Montgomery April 13 and 14th. We would welcome the opportunity to have you and your family join us as we share with legislators how healthcare policy impacts the exam room and the OR. We are stronger together and you are an important part of what makes our organization great!

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Name: PATRICK J. O’NEILL M.D.Specialty: Family Medicine, Primary Care

Practice Name: PANACEA – O’Neill Medical Group

Member Spotlight2Annual Membership & Holiday Cheer3NAMRC & MCMA News4

Congratulations & Medical Students5Upcoming Events6

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

Ex OfficiosPAST PRESIDENT: James Gilbert, MD

COUNTY DISASTER LIAISON: John Higginbotham, MD / Norman Sabio, MD MEDICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE STATE OF ALABAMA FIFTH DISTRICT CENSOR: Brad Rice, MD

IM RESIDENT REP: Aadil Lodhi, MD / FP RESIDENT REP: Jennie Stanford, MD MEDICAL STUDENT REP: Jordan Keely / NAMRC DIRECTOR: Brooke Rawlins

Board of CensorsJames Gilbert, MD / Debbie Kolb, MD / Scott Lynn, MD / Paul Tabereaux, MD / Sherrie Squyres, MD

MCMS Administrative StaffEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Laura Moss / MEMBERSHIP INTERN: Macy Smith

What do you like best about your practice? One of the best systems I have put in place is properly staffing and trusting the administration of my current practice. Our set-up allows me to whole heartedly focus on patient care, while I can trust on others to navigate the intricacies of the ever growing landscape of insurance company regulations and programs.

What advice would you give to someone entering the profession of medicine? I have based my career on three pillars. I have always tried to be Available, Affable and Attentive. You should always recognize you are part of a journey in this patient and person’s life. And over time you will recognize people have interesting stories other than just their maladies.

Who has had the most influence on your professional career? Specialists within my community and through my professional stops in America, Canada and Europe have been especially helpful and influential. Establishing relationships through professional networking opportunities and societies has been extremely beneficial. Especially by involving myself and actively participating in the politics of such groups I have been able to stay up to date and plan ahead for changes within the “business of practicing medicine.” Also, by creating and maintaining such relationships I have confidently relied on such relationships with other medical professionals to assist in solid clinical decision making. Tell us about yourself, anything you’d like to share? Born and educated in Ireland, and since I have practiced now both in Canada and Alabama which has provided me a broad base of medical education, perspectives and experiences. I am a husband and father of five children, and am proud to see my family members involve themselves in the medical profession through one discipline or another. As a general and open sports enthusiast I have found common ground and established many personal relationships with my patients.

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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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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Christina TabereauxMCMA PRESIDENT

January 25thFebruary 22nd

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Last Thursday of the month6-7pm

NAMRC Office3330 L&N Drive, Suite I, Huntsville, AL

Please RSVP by sending an email to director@northalabamamrc.com

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Volunteer orientations are for individuals interested in volunteering or existing volunteers that may have missed previous orientations.

At the NAMRC orientation, attendees will be provided with vital information to prepare themselves and their families for potential

dangers in our community.

Attendees will also learn the role of the NAMRC and the volunteers’ roles in terms of preparing for and responding

to disasters and emergencies in North Alabama.

The Madison County Medical Alliance is full of holiday cheer as we close out 2017! We are so grateful to all of our members, sponsors, and supporters for a truly wonderful year. Members old and new celebrated at our annual Christmas Coffee on Tuesday, December 5th at the gorgeous home of Kim Johnson. Over 55 members, sponsors, and community health partners were in attendance. The MCMA proudly awarded numerous donations to community projects and partners including: the Huntsville Hospital Foundation Mobile Medical Unit, National Children’s Advocacy Center, New Hope Children’s Clinic, North Alabama Medical Reserve Corps, Not One More Alabama, and Alliance to the Medical Association of the State of Alabama Student Scholarship Fund. The MCMA also awarded our annual Service Award to the very-deserving Marie Schneider. We wish all of you a very happy holidays and happy new year! Come join the MCMA in 2018 as we continue to support good health in Madison County.

Not One More Alabama, a new community health partner for MCMA, accepted a donation of $2,000 to assist in their work with families

impacted by addiction. Picture L to R: Shannan Roberts (NOMA), Melissa Neumann (NOMA), Christina Tabereaux (MCMA President),

and Patty Sykstus (NOMA).

Marie Schneider was awarded with the 2017 MCMA Service Award for her tremendous support of the MCMA and involvement throughout Huntsville-Madison County.

The NAMRC is grateful for the ongoing support from the Madison County Medical Alliance. The MCMA generous-ly awarded the NAMRC with a $2,500 donation. These funds will benefit the health and prepared-ness outreach initiatives in 2018.

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MCMS was excited to award the Outstanding Contribution to Organized Medicine award to the late Deason Dunagan, MD and Tarak Vasavada, MD

William Alison Jr., MD, Lynn Dunagan, Sarah Labosier, Michael Yates, MD, Rachel Wiles, Noel McAlister, and James Gilbert, MD

Amit Arora, MD, Tarak Vasavada, MD, and James Gilbert, MD

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Governmental AffairsWashington, DC

01/29 - 01/31/2018

Willard Intercontinental Hotel

Make plans to join your colleagues in Washington at the Medical Association’s

2018 Governmental Affairs Conference.Protecting and promoting medicine’s interests on Capitol Hill is a never ending responsibility that requires participation from physicians across all specialties.

This is particularly true considering the magnitude of the health issues confronting Congress. Register today www.madisoncountydoctors.org/events

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