COMMITTEES
The El Paso County Medical Society was organized in 1879 and chartered in 1902 as the professional organization of physicians of El Paso County. The purpose of the society today remains basically the same as first written: "...to promote and develop the science and art of medicine, the betterment of the public health ..." and “to create a liaison between the doctor and patient.”
Members of the society accomplish goals through work on many committees for the benefit of the medical and lay communities. All members are encouraged to participate through the committee of their choice.
Dollar value of volunteer hours contributed to the profession and the community, calculated modestly = $520,000.
STARS OF OUR COMMUNITY –
EPCMS COMMITTEES AT WORK
EPCMS committees are the heart and soul of this active, dynamic society. There are 328 physicians and community leaders who work together throughout the year on over 9 busy committees.
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Committee for Persons with Developmental Disabilities
John L. Kucera, M.D.
Provide an on-going sounding board for developmentally disabled persons and their families in the matter of case management. The committee is composed of persons who are familiar with the needs of developmentally disabled persons and the challenges faced by physicians in working with these individuals. The committee meets 12:15 p.m., second Tuesday, every other month.
Delegates & Alternates
Gregory Sharp, M.D.
Members are elected to represent EPCMS at Colorado Medical Society House of Delegates meetings. The Annual meeting is generally held in September each year. Delegates and alternates meet for a local pre-caucus meeting before the House meeting. When members feel the society should submit a resolution to the House of Delegates, they are encouraged to contact any Delegate.
Emergency Care Committee
Stein Bronsky, M.D.
Medical directors of all local, civilian and military hospitals, medical advisors of all pre-hospital care services and other appropriate physicians associated with the delivery of emergency care advise the membership on all matters pertaining to emergency medical services and bring the society point-of view to others involved. The committee meets 12:00 p.m., third Tuesday, every other month.
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Extended Care Ethics Committee
Fred M. Feinsod, M.D.
Physicians, long term care and home health care administrators, attorneys, judges and other community leaders assist physicians, patients and families in resolving issues arising in long term care facilities. The committee also develops guidelines for setting standards of care in the community. They meet at 7:30 a.m., first Friday, every month.
Long Term Care Facilities
Fred M. Feinsod, M.D.
Medical directors of each local long term care facility meet frequently by e-mail, and in person as needed, to consider problems and solutions which face long term care facilities.
Medical Ethics Committee
Paul Anderson, M.D.
Physicians, ethicists, attorneys, judges, and other community leaders meet to research and consider medical ethical matters, provide information and education for physicians and the public. They meet at 6:00 p.m., first Thursday, every other month.
Physician/Nurse Collaborative
Brian Olivier, M.D.
Directors of nursing of all local and military hospitals, representatives of the Colorado Nurses Association, El Paso County School Nurses Association, long term care and home health care agencies, and physicians work together for community benefit and to enhance the professional image of nursing. Each year nurses are selected by their peers to receive the Excellence in Nursing Awards presented by the medical society. The committee meets at 12:15 p.m., second Wednesday of every other month.
School Health Advisory Committee
Bruce P. MacHaffie, M.D.
School nurses from each school district in El Paso and Teller Counties meet with physicians to provide a forum for interaction and communication among groups interested in school health. Meetings are 7:00 a.m., fourth Wednesday of each month.
All EPCMS members are encouraged to participate in committee activities. If you are interested, give us a call at 591-2424, leave a message 24 hours a day at 471-6991 or email us at tcurtis@epcms.org
