Category: Members
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Bernard H. Eichold II, M.D. Receives 2018 Laureate Award
The Alabama Chapter of the American College of Physicians recently presented the 2018 Laureate Award to Bernard H. Eichold II, MD, DrPH, FACP of Mobile. He has been a supporter of the College and has represented its professional ideals throughout his career. He has also been a longstanding advocate for public health in the State…
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In Memoriam: Former Board Member Dr. Ronnie Lewis, 1957-2018
Former Medical Association Board Vice President Ronnie Lewis, M.D., of Fyffe, passed away on Tuesday, May 29, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center following a battle with cancer. Funeral services were held on Friday, June 1, 2018, at 2 p.m. at Rainsville Community Church. Burial followed in Green’s Chapel Cemetery with Rainsville Funeral Home, Inc. directing.…
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AMASA Scholarships Help Students Achieve a Dream
Pictured from left in the photo are Michael Brisson, Masheika James, Stephanie Arana and James Coley. The winners of the 2018 AMASA Medical Student Scholarships have been announced. The AMASA Medical Student Scholarship Fund was established in 2012 by the Alliance to the Medical Association of the State of Alabama in partnership with the Medical…
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Meet Our New Board Members
Dr. Hernando D. Carter of Birmingham was elected as At-Large Place No. 3. He is a board-certified internal medicine physician with experience in hospital medicine, primary care, long-term care and palliative care with a special interest in the care of the geriatric patient. He is a graduate of the University of Alabama School of Medicine…
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Jefferson Underwood III, M.D., Named President for 2018-2019
MONTGOMERY – Long-time Montgomery physician and Association member Jefferson Underwood III, M.D., was recently named President of the Board of Censors of the Medical Association of the State of Alabama. Dr. Underwood is the first African-American male to serve as President of the Association. He previously served the Association as President-Elect, Secretary-Treasurer and Vice President.…
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Alabama’s Physicians Contribute Billions to State Financial Health
MONTGOMERY – Alabama’s more than 8,700 patient care physicians fulfill a vital role in the state’s economy by supporting 101,770 jobs and generating $16.7 billion in economic activity, according to a new report released by the Medical Association of the State of Alabama and the American Medical Association. “Urban or rural, large group or solo…
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State Committee of Public Health Appoints New State Health Officer
The State Committee of Public Health has appointed Dr. Scott Harris as Alabama’s 12th state health officer, effective Feb. 21. “I feel honored and privileged that the State Committee of Public Health granted me this opportunity to address the state’s health care needs and challenges,” Dr. Harris said. Dr. Harris brings a wide range of…