News & Press Releases
CCMS Media Contact: April Donahue, Executive Director, 239-435-7727
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.
A Few Spaces Remain for “Docs & Duffers” Golf Tourney
The Foundation of CCMS hosts their 12th Annual “Docs & Duffers” charity golf tournament & raffle at Bonita Bay Club in Naples on Sep. 27, 8:00am. A few foursomes remain for the shotgun/scramble, Sponsorships and underwriting opportunities are still available.
Foundation of CCMS Announces 2025 Healthcare Scholarship Winners
Ronasia Duprat, Hailey Mathieu, Arnold Morales Loyola, Alejandro Aguilar, and Kayla Miranda each will receive a scholarship ranging from $2,500 to $6,500.
CCMS Leaders Recognized at FMA Annual Meeting
At the 2025 Florida Medical Association Annual Meeting, Dr. Rebekah Bernard was elected FMA Treasurer, Dr. Rafael Haciski was re-elected to the FMA’s delegation to the AMA, and CCMS Executive Director April Donahue was honored with the FMA Certificate of Appreciation.
CCMS Executive Director to Manage Two Additional County Medical Societies
While retaining her role at CCMS, April Donahue, Executive Director, now also serves as Managing Director at the Miami-Dade County Medical Association and Broward County Medical Association.
CCMS Installs 68th President and New Board of Directors
Dr. Jose Baez began his one-year term as the 68th CCMS board president at the Medical Society’s 2025 Annual Meeting, June 14th at Arthrex One Conference Center.
Foundation of CCMS Announces 2025 Lascheid Memorial Scholarship Recipient
Michael Grossi, a valedictorian at Marco Island Academy and in the class of 2027 at FSU College of Medicine, will receive the $15,000 award recognizing future physicians who have demonstrated excellence in community service.
CCMS to Recognize Local Physician Leaders at Annual Dinner
The CCMS 2025 Annual Meeting & Installation on June 14th features the inauguration of the new CCMS President, Dr. Jose Baez; the presentation of the Physician of the Year Award to Dr. Rolando Rivera; and the CCMS Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Robert Tober.
Inaugural South Florida Women Physicians Retreat Welcomes nearly 90 Attendees to Naples
CCMS recently co-hosted the first-ever South Florida Women Physicians Retreat at the Hyatt House Naples on May 2-3.
CCMS names Dr. Rolando Rivera Physician of the Year
This award honors a CCMS member who deserves special recognition for exemplary contributions to the practice of medicine and/or outstanding service to our community.