News & Press Releases
CCMS Media Contact: April Donahue, Executive Director, 239-435-7727

Foundation of CCMS Invites “Docs & Duffers” to Golf
Registration is open for The Foundation’s 6th Annual “Docs and Duffers” charity golf tournament and raffle at Bonita Bay Club Naples on September 28th. Tee-off is at 8:45am, and includes an enjoyable day of golf, awards, and a banquet luncheon. Raffle entrants need not be present to win.

CCMS Executive Director April Donahue Accepted to Leadership Florida
CCMS is excited to announce that Executive Director April Donahue has been accepted to the 38th Leadership Florida Cornerstone Class. The program seeks to identify those individuals most likely to utilize their leadership abilities for the long-term benefit of Florida.

Foundation of CCMS Announces 2019 Dr. Lascheid Memorial Scholarship Winner
The board of directors of the Foundation of CCMS is pleased to announce that Jennifer Trebilcock, a Naples resident in the class of 2023 at the Florida State University College of Medicine, is the winner of the Foundation’s 2019 Dr. William Lascheid Memorial Scholarship for Medical Students.

CCMS and Foundation of CCMS announce their office relocation to the Neighborhood Health Clinic
CCMS and the Foundation of CCMS are pleased to announce their recent office relocation to the Neighborhood Health Clinic facilities. The new mailing address is 88 12th St N, Unit 200, Naples, FL 34102. The offices are located at the north entrance of the Neighborhood Health Clinic, on the 2nd floor. Phone and fax numbers remain the same.

Foundation of CCMS Announces New Board Member Joshua Bialek
The Foundation of CCMS is pleased to announce the appointment of Joshua Bialek as a new member of its Board of Directors. Mr. Bialek, an attorney and longtime supporter of CCMS and the Foundation, will work with the Board to raise and manage funds for healthcare scholarships and local healthcare programs and help plan the Foundation’s “Docs & Duffers” charity golf tournament.

CCMS Honors Dr. Cesar De Leon and Dr. Robert Meli at Annual Dinner
CCMS honored local physician leaders at its 2019 Annual Meeting on May 4th: Dr. Cesar De Leon was named the 2019 CCMS Physician of the Year; and Dr. Robert Meli received the CCMS Lifetime Achievement Award.

CCMS Installs 62nd President and New Board of Directors
CCMS is pleased to announce the installation of its 2019-2020 president and board of directors. Dr. David Wilkinson began his one-year term as the 62nd CCMS president at the Medical Society’s 2019 Annual Meeting, May 4th.

CCMS to Recognize Local Physician Leaders at Annual Dinner
CCMS is pleased to recognize local physician leaders at its 2019 Annual Meeting & Installation, May 4th at Wyndemere Country Club. The evening features the inauguration of the 62nd CCMS President, Dr. David Wilkinson and new CCMS officers; the presentation of the 2019 Physician of the Year Award to Dr. Cesar De Leon; and the CCMS Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Robert Meli. The Florida Medical Association President, Dr. Corey Howard of Naples, will preside over the installation ceremony.

CCMS Hosts 11th Annual Women’s Health Forum – “Advances in Women’s Health”
CCMS is pleased to host its 11th Annual Women’s Health Forum – “Advances in Women’s Health” – February 23, 8:30am-1:00pm at Naples United Church of Christ. This free health education event is open to the public; please register online.

Scholarship Applications for Medical & Healthcare Students Due March 31st
The board of directors of the Foundation of CCMS is accepting applications through March 31, 2019 for two scholarship awards: the Dr. William Lascheid Memorial Scholarship for medical students and Healthcare Student Scholarships for students enrolled in or accepted to healthcare degree programs.