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		<title>ACMS Print Bulletin &#8211; June 2026</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:49:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Allegheny County Medical Society Issues Statement on Allegheny County&#8217;s Proposed 18-Week Paid Parental Leave Policy</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The recently proposed 18-week paid parental leave policy in Allegheny County has received much attention, with many recognizing the direct connection between parental leave and healthier families, stronger workplaces, and better long-term public health outcomes. In its statement, ACMS highlighted that adequate parental leave improves maternal and infant health, strengthens family bonding, and supports workforce [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Have an Idea for Change in Medicine? Write a PAMED Resolution.</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 14:54:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Every year, physicians across Pennsylvania have the opportunity to directly shape organized medicine and healthcare policy through the Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) House of Delegates. And often, it starts with one physician asking: “Why are we doing it this way?” Or: “Could this be improved?” One of the most impactful ways ACMS members can help [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>At a Crossroads: Why Physician Unionization is Gaining Momentum</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 14:20:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[By: Vint Blackburn, MD &#8211; Chair of the ACMS Delegation to PAMED &#38; Member of the ACMS Advocacy Task Force To unionize or not to unionize? This seems to be a significant question among doctors these days, especially those working in large corporate medical centers. At the Allegheny County Medical Society, as part of the [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>From Caregiver to Cancer Specialist: Dr. Prerna Mewawalla’s Mission to Advance Blood Cancer Care</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Daniel Casciato]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 15:43:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Prerna Mewawalla, MD, serves as Director of Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy within the Division of Hematology and Cellular Therapy at Allegheny Health Network, specializing in hematology and cellular therapy and making a profound impact on patients facing complex blood disorders such as multiple myeloma and amyloidosis. When she began medical school, she intended [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>ACMS Q2 Digital Bulletin &#8211; For Life Between Rounds</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sara Hussey]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 11:41:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>National Healthcare Decisions Day: What Patients Should Know About Advance Directives</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:37:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[April 16 is National Healthcare Decisions Day, a day physicians dedicate to encouraging people to create an advance directive, a document that outlines medical procedure preferences in scenarios where a patient is incapable of making the decision. Several years ago, the Allegheny County Medical Society (ACMS) and the Allegheny County Bar Association (ACBA) collaborated to [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Mpox Cases Rising in Allegheny County: What Physicians and Patients Should Know</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sara Hussey]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 17:14:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[By: Jen Fiddner, MPH, CIC, Infectious Disease Epidemiology &#38; Jillian Irwin, MD, MPH, Medical Director The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has identified an increase in locally acquired clade II mpox infections among county residents. Nine infections have been reported in Allegheny County between January 1 and March 30, 2026. Only six infections were reported [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Two ACMS Physicians Receive Prestigious Honors for Medical Excellence</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[This month is rich with health awareness efforts from Heart Month to National Kidney Month, spotlighting the importance of prevention, education, and community health. No surprise that two Allegheny County Medical Society (ACMS) members were recognized with awards, noting their accomplishments and contributions to the Western Pennsylvania medical community: Dr. Stanley Marks, Chairman of the [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>ACMS Print Bulletin &#8211; Winter 2026</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sara Hussey]]></dc:creator>
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