2023 ACMS Foundation Grant Applications are OPEN:

Deadline: September 15, 2023

As the 501(c)3 philanthropic arm of the Allegheny County Medical Society, the foundation awards grants to support home and community environments that nurture and develop healthy children and families for a healthy Allegheny County.

The Foundation believes that all people have the inherent capacity to effect change in their lives and in their communities. The Foundation will support programs that respect and value individuals and their collaborative work to improve healthcare in our community.

T The following is a list of criteria that will be considered in the review process:

• Project will create an impact on communities in Allegheny County, PA.

• Project addresses a pressing need or timely issue OR presents a unique approach to addressing an “every day,” ongoing challenge.

• Project has potential for broader impact or replication

• Project will respond to the ACMS Foundation Mission: Advancing Wellness by confronting Social Determinants & Health Disparities.

Grant Application & Details: www.acms.org/acms -foundation/acmsgrants

The Allegheny County Medical Society (ACMS), led by Matthew Straka, MD, President is pleased announce the following Co-Chairs for the newly created ACMS Women in Healthcare Committee.

In recognition of the continued growth in the number of female physicians – both in practice and in leadership roles – the Allegheny County Medical Society established the Women in Healthcare Committee. The objectives and goals are well-defined and includes a space dedicated to inspiring all ACMS members to: support, mentor, and empower women physicians; encourage their interest and active participation in organized medicine; foster mentorship and networking among women physicians; advance women physicians role in political and legislative advocacy and promote women physicians as leaders.

We are looking for Committee Members! Your responsibility is important, but your time involved is minimal! By coming together, supporting each other, and advocating for change, you can create a meaningful impact on the medical profession, gender equality, and the overall well-being of women physicians! Contact Nadine Popovich, Vice President, Member and Association Services at 412.321.5030 x110 or email to npopovich@ acms.org to become involved.

Anuradha Anand, MD, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Specialist, Advanced Pain and Rehab Specialists and Tiffany DuMont, DO, Pulmonary Critical Care Physician, Program Director, Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship, Allegheny Health Network, Medical Director of the Intensive Care Unit Allegheny General Hospital.

This is a wonderful platform to highlight the accomplishments of women, promote career success and development and help pave the way for future generations of women in medicine, says Tiffany Dumont, DO. Both Dr. Anand and Dr. Dumont are enthusiastic to work alongside committee members to identify meaningful programs and networking opportunities and to achieve the group’s goals.

Anuradha Anand, MD Tiffany DuMont, DO

The co-chairs invite you to attend the August 9 kick-off event at the Longue Vue Club. ACMS members and non-member are welcome to attend this social event.

The evening begins at 6:00 pm with open bar and appetizers on the patio, followed by an inspiring presentation by Margaret Larkins-Pettigrew, MD, MEd, MPPM, FACOG. Visit the ACMS website, click on the events tab and scroll to the August 9 Women in Healthcare Event to register.