News & Press Releases
CCMS Media Contact: April Donahue, Executive Director, 239-435-7727
Scholarship Renamed in Memory of Nancy Lascheid
The Foundation of CCMS is honored to announce the new name of their premier scholarship for future physicians: the “Dr. William and Nancy Lascheid Memorial Scholarship for Medical Students”.
Foundation hosting Virtual Wine Pull Fundraiser
The Foundation of CCMS invites the public to participate in their Virtual Wine Pull Fundraiser open now through November 14th.
“Docs & Duffers” raises nearly $28,000
The Foundation of CCMS 9th Annual “Docs and Duffers” charity golf tournament raised nearly $28,000 in net proceeds with participation from 116 golfers and 20 sponsors.
CCMS Member Post-Hurricane Resources Directory
We are thinking of all who are affected by Hurricane Ian. Review these resources for local, state, and federal programs to assist in recovery efforts.
CCMS Takes Action to Prevent Physician Suicide
National Physician Suicide Awareness Day on September 17 encourages individual and system action to better support physicians’ mental health and wellbeing.
Foundation of CCMS Announces 2022 Healthcare Scholarship Winners
The Foundation of CCMS is pleased to announce the winners of its 2022 Foundation Healthcare Scholarship awards: Aline Dort, Rebecca Henkind, Juliana Pena Lopez, and Emma Stock.
CCMS Installs New President and Board of Directors
Dr. Rebecca Smith began her one-year term as the 65th CCMS president at the Medical Society’s 2022 Annual Meeting, July 16th at Arthrex One Conference Center.
Foundation of CCMS Invites “Docs & Duffers” to Golf
Registration is open for the 9th Annual “Docs & Duffers” charity golf tournament and raffle at Bonita Bay Club Naples on September 24th. Tee-off is at 8:45am, and includes an enjoyable day of golf, hosted refreshments, prizes, and an awards luncheon. Open to the public.
Foundation of CCMS Announces 2022 Dr. Lascheid Memorial Scholarship Winner
Yordan Urrutia, graduate of Lorenzo Walker Technical High School in Naples in the class of 2024 at Florida State University College of Medicine, is the winner of the Foundation’s 2022 Dr. William Lascheid Memorial Scholarship for Medical Students.
Dr. Catherine Kowal named CCMS Physician of the Year
CCMS is pleased to announce that Catherine Kowal, M.D. is the recipient of the 8th Annual CCMS Physician of the Year Award, which honors a CCMS member who deserves special recognition for exemplary contributions to the practice of medicine and/or outstanding service to our community.