The Louisiana State Medical Society Senior Physician Section is comprised of Dues Exempt and Part-Time members over the age of 65.  Members of the section discuss pre-retirement and post-retirement issues & concerns and volunteer opportunities around the state.  The SPS is represented by an elected member on the LSMS Board of Governors and at the LSMS House of Delegates.  If you are interested in joining or have any questions, please contact Terri Watson at 225.763.8500 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

 

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Upcoming Events
The LSMS SPS will meet in conjunction with the LSMS Annual House of Delegates Meeting. Members of the SPS will meet on January 27 at 9am at the Hilton-Downtown in Baton Rouge, LA. Agenda items include Section elections, review of resolutions, and volunteer opportunity with LSU Science Fair. If you are interested in attending, please contact Terri Watson at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 225.763.8500.

 

Latest News:

 

Economy Disrupts Doctors Retirement Plans by Victoria Elliot, AMA Staff Writer, August 22, 2011. A survey finds many altering their end-of-career scenerios because of flagging investments and a changing medical system. 

 

February 4, 2011 - the House of Delegates approved Resolution 108, which renamed the "Retired Physician Section" as the "Senior Physician Section" and changed the requirements for membership. The SPS is open to physicians 65 and older in the Dues Exempt or Active Part-Time categories. The purpose of the section was not amended; the change in name and membership requirements was so that more physicians with similiar interests, concerns and issues could be better represented within the LSMS. 

 

In 2009, members of the former Retired Physician Section and LSMS Alliance worked together to develop the LSMS Alliance Flame of Excellence Award.  The purpose of the award is to recognize an Alliance member who has developed or instituted activities contributing to the enhancement of the health and welfare of his/her community. Each year, the award winner will be recongized at the Alliance Annual Meeting by the LSMS President. One nomination is accepted from each Parish Alliance Society on or before November 1st.  

 

2010 LSMS Alliance Flame of Excellence Award winner Donna B. Vavanaugh, Shreveport Medical Society Alliance, is pictured below with Dr. William Dimattia (left) and Dr. F. Dean Griffen, LSMS President

 

 

 

Volunteer Opportunities

First Aid Station at the Capitol
Each Legislative Session, the LSMS sponsors the First Aid Station at the Capitol. Members of the LAFP and local RNs man the Station each day. Volunteers perform non-invasive type procedures and distribute first aid items to anyone visiting the Capitol. We encourage LSMS members to volunteer their time at the station, which also allows for interaction with our senators and representatives. Shifts are 10am - 12pm and 2pm to 4pm, M - F.  A parking spot is reserved for station volunteers at the steps of the Capitol.  If you are interested, please contact Patsy Rusk, RN at 225.293.3395 or 225.939.6672.   

 

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Governing Council

Harold Ishler, MD BOG Representative	BOG Alt. Representative

 

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