News & Press Releases
CCMS Media Contact: April Donahue, Executive Director, 239-435-7727
Foundation of CCMS’ sold-out “Docs & Duffers” charity golf raises nearly $30k; Masters Tournament raffle still available
The 13th Annual “Docs and Duffers” charity golf tournament at Bonita Bay Club East in Naples took place on September 26th and raised nearly $30,000 in net proceeds. Additionally, tickets are still available for the Foundation’s 2028 Masters Tournament Raffle.
CCMS Takes Action to Prevent Physician Suicide
On September 17th, CCMS honors National Physician Suicide Awareness Day to help shift the healthcare system from one where physicians think burnout, depression, or suicidal thoughts are something they must overcome by themselves, to one where they see the support system around them.
Foundation of CCMS Announces 2026 Healthcare Scholarship Winners
Johann Charelus, Dominique Isabella Loyd, Christian McGovern, and Nicholas Mosca each will receive a scholarship ranging from $5,000 to $7,500.
Foundation of CCMS Announces Inaugural Nursing Scholarship Recipients
Gianna Gorman and Greg Frengel are the inaugural recipients of the Kathy Lampl Bernard Memorial Nursing Scholarship.
“Docs & Duffers” Charity Golf Tournament Returns Sep. 26
Space is still available at the Foundation of CCMS “Docs & Duffers” charity golf tournament at Bonita Bay Club in Naples, Sep. 26th at 8am.
Foundation of CCMS Announces Lascheid Scholarship Recipient
Kaitlyn Barnes is the recipient of the Foundation’s 2026 Dr. William and Nancy Lascheid Memorial Scholarship for Medical Students. Ms. Barnes is a graduate of Barron Collier High School in Naples and is in the class of 2028 at Florida State University College of Medicine.
CCMS Installs 69th President and New Board of Directors
Dr. Glenn Groat began his one-year term as the 69th CCMS board president at the Medical Society’s 2026 Annual Meeting, June 20th at Arthrex One Conference Center.
Foundation of CCMS Nursing Scholarship Applications Now Open
Kathy Lampl Bernard Memorial Nursing Scholarship applications are open through June 30th. The new scholarship endowment from the Foundation of CCMS supports aspiring bedside nurses
Dr. Glenn Groat to be Installed as President of CCMS
Dr. Groat will be installed for his one-year term as the 69th President during the CCMS Annual Meeting on June 20 at Arthrex One Conference Center.
Dr. Hermes Koop to be Honored with CCMS Lifetime Achievement Award
This award honors a CCMS member who deserves special recognition for making outstanding contributions to the practice of medicine, and displaying dedication, commitment, leadership, and excellence that spans their professional career and aligns with the CCMS mission. It will be presented at the CCMS Annual Meeting on June 20.