After careful consideration, we have made the decision to cancel all scheduled social events until further notice, due to the spread of and health concerns associated with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has local resources and updates here about COVID-19. Here is some useful information from American Medical Association (AMA) & Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Here are 6 ways to address physician stress during a pandemic.
The Florence County Medical Society was founded to work with the South Carolina Medical Association to protect the health interests of the Florence community. The FCMS focuses on creating good physician patient relationships, continuing medical education for the physicians and providing the Florence area with the highest quality of medical care. Through the FCMS, physicians from all local hospitals are brought together to create better working relationships and provide better health care for the citizens of Florence county.
The Florence County Medical Society Alliance (FCMSA) is comprised of spouses of physicians who are members of the Florence County Medical Society. The objectives of the FCMSA are to promote health education, to encourage volunteer participation in activities that meet health needs, and to support health related charitable endeavors. The FCMSA offers many benefits to our members including many volunteer opportunities, exciting meetings, evening social activities, numerous interest groups and clubs, and an environment to create life-long friendships. We hope you will join us!
A connection with other physician families in your community and state.
Volunteering opportunities within your community.
Spreading health education within your community
Friendships
1) Developing leaders at the county level
2) Educating people on health and advocacy issues
3) Connecting national, state, and local entities
4) Partnering with the medical community, the public sector, and private enterprise
5) Supporting physician families
