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With more than 8,000 members, the Medical Association of Georgia is the leading voice for #physicians in #Georgia . Tweets/retweets are not endorsements.

Atlanta, Georgia
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
5 years
Tracey L. Henry, M.D., MPH, MS, FACP, has been awarded the Walter J. McDonald Award for Early Career Physicians from the American College of Physicians, a national organization of internists.
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
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The Medical Association of Georgia provided free temperature screenings at its Medical Aid Station at the State Capitol in Atlanta today, Monday, March 16.
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
6 years
Thank you to the nearly 100 physicians who took the time to show up at the Capitol yesterday.
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
4 years
The latest edition of the Medical Association of Georgia’s (MAG) ‘Top Docs’ show addresses the health benefits associated with plant-based diets.
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
5 years
Gov. Brian Kemp stopped in to see a few physicians today!
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
7 years
The Medical Association of Georgia thanks and applauds every physician in the state today. #NationalDoctorsDay
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
6 years
Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick welcomes husband Thomas Haltom [M.D.] as 'Doctor of the Day' @GASenatePress
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
11 years
Great meeting yesterday with @ATLCapitalGroup and @trsretire . Looking forward to working even more closely together.
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
5 years
Physicians' Day at the Capitol was a huge success. Thank you to all of the physicians who took time out of their busy day to join us. Click to see photos:
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
5 years
A beautiful sight on the first day of the Legislative Session in Georgia for 2019.
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@MAG1849
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Gwinnett Medical Center’s Transitional Year Residency Program received the 2018 Gwinnett Chamber Healthcare Award for Corporate Innovation. MAG Past President Dr. John Harvey accepted the award. Congratulations!
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
6 years
Frank McDonald, M.D., M.B.A., and John Rogers, M.D., discuss why @MAG1849 and @EmergencyDocs have filed a lawsuit to compel @AnthemBCBS to rescind its policy to review health insurance claims for emergency care on a retrospective basis. Watch:
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
6 years
The Georgia Senate honored the Medical Association of Georgia Medical Reserve Corps (MAG MRC) by passing a resolution, S.R. 717, by Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick, M.D. (R-Marietta) on February 14.
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
4 years
On Feb. 18, the Georgia House & Senate honored 3 GA physicians who lead national physicians’ advocacy organizations w/ resolutions - @AmerMedicalAssn Pres. Patrice Harris, M.D., @ACPinternists Pres. Jacqueline Winfield Fincher, M.D, & @AmerAcadPeds Pres. Sara H. Goza, M.D.
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
9 months
Georgia Physicians Leadership Academy class 15 and alumni gathered this past weekend on St. Simon Island to network, grow, and amplify their skills. Are you interested in the next GPLA class? Learn more:
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
6 years
To see #PhysiciansImpact on the state’s economy, check out the Economic Impact Study by @AmerMedicalAssn
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
6 years
MAG member/Georgia @kirkpatrickdk was one of the dignitaries on hand for a ‘Georgia Salutes You, Vietnam Veterans!’ event that the Cobb Co. Board of Commissioners hosted on August 25 to thank and honor Vietnam veterans, which included former MAG President William Silver, M.D.
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
6 years
Georgia Lt. Gov. and gubernatorial candidate Casey Cagle discusses his views on health care and the role of physicians in the latest episode of the Medical Association of Georgia’s (MAG) ‘Top Docs Radio’ show.
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
8 years
MAG is encouraging physicians in GA to serve as a ‘Doctor of the Day’ volunteer during the 2017 legislative session
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Medical Assn of GA
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
9 years
. @GADCH to launch #Medicaid enrollment & #CMO credentialing process http://t.co/bkiGLgkd3H
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
6 years
Georgia doctors produced $44.4 billion in economic activity + more than 262,073 jobs, check out the latest from @AmerMedicalAssn
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
4 years
The MAG Medical Reserve Corps is encouraging applicable Georgians – including physicians, retired physicians, PAs, APRNs, nurses, dentists, EMTs, pharmacists, medical students, & fourth-year pharmacy students – to volunteer for its COVID-19 Response Team.
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
6 years
MAG SUPPORTS Georgia S.B. 325 to allow Georgia to join the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact – making it easier for physicians to obtain licenses in other participating states.
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
6 years
The @ATLHawks will host ‘Medical Professionals Night’ at the newly-renovated State Farm Arena on March 1. Each attendee will receive a Hawks T-shirt and a $10 food/beverage credit that can be used at restaurants in the arena. Tickets as low as $31/person.
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
6 years
The Medical Association of Georgia (MAG) is reminding physicians to register for the 2018 Georgia ‘Physicians' Day at the Capitol,’ which will take place at the State Capitol in Atlanta from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 31.
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
4 months
Today, we honor the legacy of leadership that has shaped our nation. In the spirit of Presidents Day, let's remember the importance of leadership in all fields, including medicine. We must lead with compassion, innovation and a steadfast commitment to the well-being of all.
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
4 months
We are extremely proud of you all for showing up for Physicians’ Day for your patients and the field of medicine! We’re stronger when we show up together! More highlights to come! ✅💚 #PhysiciansDay #Georgia #Advocacy #Doctors
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
7 years
2017 Physicians Day at The Capitol
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
6 years
MAG SUPPORTS Georgia H.B. 673, a “hands-free” driving bill that will reduce injuries and save lives.
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
5 years
Congratulations to MAG CEO @DPalmisanoMAG for receiving a 2019 Distinguished Service Award for his work on the @ABMSCert Continuing Board Certification: Vision for the Future Commission.
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
4 years
On Feb. 18, the Georgia House & Senate honored 3 GA physicians who lead national physicians’ advocacy organizations w/ resolutions - @AmerMedicalAssn Pres. Patrice Harris, M.D., @ACPinternists Pres. Jacqueline Winfield Fincher, M.D, & @AmerAcadPeds Pres. Sara H. Goza, M.D.
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
6 years
Congratulations to Rutledge Forney, M.D., who was just installed as MAG’s new president! #HOD164
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Medical Assn of GA
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
8 years
AMA leader to discuss #opioid abuse & #MACRA on @TopDocsOnBRX
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
8 years
CDC recommends that pregnant women receive the whooping cough vaccine called Tdap during each pregnancy. #Niam2016
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Medical Assn of GA
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
8 years
Groups encouraging Georgians to support measure to help exploited children @safeharboryes
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
7 years
MAG member physicians working on legislative issues at the Capitol today.
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
1 year
A few highlights from MAG’s 2023 Legislative Education Seminar at the Brasstown Valley Resort in Young Harris!
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
4 years
In response to the COVID-19 State of Emergency, the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) is waiving certain policies related to telehealth/telemedicine to support the use of telehealth in diagnosis and treatment.
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
6 years
New @AmerMedicalAssn report finds GA doctors contribute significantly to GA tax revenues, jobs, and wages
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Medical Assn of GA
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
1 year
MAG is asking for your input on advocacy priorities in Georgia. Since 1849, MAG's mission has been to empower Georgia physicians to lead healthcare for the betterment of our communities. Provide your input by completing this confidential survey:
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
4 years
The Medical Association of Georgia won a 'Power of A Silver Award' for its 'Top Docs' show from @ASAEcenter . This is MAG's third award for 'Top Docs.' Watch 'Top Docs':
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
7 years
Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick, M.D. was officially sworn into her first term as a Georgia State Senator on Friday.
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
6 years
@DrLen , the deputy chief medical officer with the American Cancer Society (ACS), addresses developments in cancer care – including immunotherapy, CAR T-cell therapy, targeted therapies, and genomics – on the latest edition of MAG's ‘Top Docs Radio’ show.
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
6 years
MAG SUPPORTS Georgia H.B. 673, a “hands-free” driving bill that will reduce injuries and save lives.
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
6 years
New AMA report shows that, on average, each Georgia physician supports 13.5 jobs #PhysiciansImpact
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
7 years
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
6 years
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal signed one of the Medical Association of Georgia’s (MAG) legislative patient safety priorities into law on May 2. Photo credit: Office of Governor Nathan Deal
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
1 year
Happy #DoctorsDay to all of our MAG members!
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
6 years
Moderator @DPalmisanoMAG leads a panel on integrated health information with Laura McCrary, EdD, and Thomas Bat, M.D., @HCSconnect . @HealtheParadigm
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
5 months
AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, shares the latest on China's pneumonia outbreak and mysterious wave of respiratory infections
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
7 years
Join @MedicalAssocATL ​, @MAGF1967 , and The MAG Alliance for a 'Distracted Driving Town Hall' from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on December 2. Learn more:
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
7 years
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
2 years
@MAG1849 is working with @Agility DGS and five other state medical associations on a group purchasing deal that will help build better supply chains for medical practices.
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
9 years
MAG Foundation gets $280K+ to fight Rx drug abuse http://t.co/3MF8Y9NPPF
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
9 years
MAG CEO @DPalmisanoMAG addresses health #insurance , payer developments on ‘ @TopDocsOnBRX http://t.co/GQWkmdAR8B
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
6 months
Join MAG and the Specialty Societies for the annual Physicians Day at the Capitol! This year's event will be held on Wed., Feb 7, 2024 from 8am-12pm at the Georgia State Capitol and Sloppy Floyd Building, with lunch to follow. To RSVP, click here:
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
7 years
Dr. John Sy writes op-ed for @SavannahNow on #BCBS ER policy | Read:
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
5 years
U.S. Rep. Doug Collins recently presented Andrew Reisman, M.D., with a resolution that will be placed in the congressional record. Rep. Collins congratulated Dr. Reisman for being sworn into office as MAG’s president in October.
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
6 years
MAG congratulates Margaret Wong, M.D., an ophthalmologist with Eye Consultants of Atlanta and a graduate of the MAG Foundation’s Georgia Physicians Leadership Academy, for being honored as one of Atlanta Magazine’s ‘Top Doctors.’
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
4 years
Congratulations to MAG's 'Member of the Day,' Sen. Kay Kirkpatrick, M.D. Go to to learn more about Sen. Kirkpatrick. To become a member of MAG, click here: .
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
5 years
2019 Physicians’ Day at the Capitol with @MAG1849
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
6 years
A diverse mix of physicians from across the state graduated from the 10th class of the @MAGF1967 Georgia Physicians Leadership Academy in a ceremony that took place in Atlanta on April 21.
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
5 years
Don’t forget to save the date for HOD 2020 on October 16-18 at Jekyll Island. #HOD165
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
5 years
The American Medical Association has produced a video that shows how to administer naloxone, which can reverse the effects of an opioid drug overdose.
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Medical Assn of GA
6 years
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
6 years
MAG reminding physicians to register for 1/31 ‘Physicians’ Day at Capitol’
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
1 year
A few more photos from this week's Physicians’ Day at the Capitol!
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
1 year
A few photos from yesterday's Physicians’ Day at the Capitol!
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
6 years
Today’s @MAG1849 ‘Top Docs Radio’ show addresses developments in telemedicine/telehealth in Georgia. It features Gregory Felzien, M.D., and Suleima Salgado, M.B.A. with @GaDPH .
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
4 years
The latest edition of MAG's ‘Top Docs’ show addresses the link between COVID-19 and cancer from a number of important perspectives, including patient care, screening, and research – and it features @DrLen deputy chief medical officer with @AmericanCancer .
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
2 months
Happy Easter to you and your loved ones! May your day be filled with joy, peace, and cherished moments.
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
6 years
GBI Director Vernon Keenen discusses the opioid abuse and misuse epidemic – and the steps that the GBI and other key stakeholders are taking to address it – on the latest episode of the Medical Association of Georgia’s ‘Top Docs Radio’ show.
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
6 years
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
1 year
🎉 Happy Juneteenth! 🎉 Today, we celebrate freedom and equality as we honor Juneteenth, a historic milestone in our nation's history. #Juneteenth #FreedomForAll
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
6 years
The Medical Association of Georgia (MAG) thanks and applauds every physician in the state on National Doctors' Day, which is today, March 30.
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
6 years
Don't forget to register for tomorrow's ‘Physicians' Day at the Capitol’
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
7 years
@MAG1849 's legislative team is up early this morning working hard for you at the Capitol.
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
3 months
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Dhruti Contractor (pictured with @AuforGA ) for her exceptional service and dedicated efforts as Doctor of the Day. Interested in volunteering as MAG ‘Doctor of the Day’ ? Contact Devin Krecl @ devin @capitolstrategy .us
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
4 years
From our MAG family to yours, have a safe and joyous Thanksgiving!
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
8 years
All adults, including pregnant women, should get the influenza vaccine each year to protect against seasonal flu.
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
3 years
Working together as a health care team with physicians in the lead is critical to having the best and safest outcomes for patients. Would you be okay with a non-physician performing an invasive procedure? #StopScopeCreep @AmerMedicalAssn
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
3 months
Are you a healthcare professional looking to make a real difference? Join MAG now and be part of a community shaping the future of healthcare in Georgia and one that empowers and supports medical professionals. But don't just take our word for it. Hear from one of our members!
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
7 years
Dr. Frank McDonald to be installed as MAG’s president in Scarbrough 1-2 at 6 p.m. #HOD163
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
4 years
Working from home during COVID-19 may present some challenges occasionally, but none as cute as this. While Michael Ybarra, M.D., was being interviewed on PhRMA’s efforts to combat COVID-19, a surprise guest popped up! Dr. Ybarra handled the interruption like a champ.
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
8 years
Up next: Martin Hatlie, CEO Project Patient Care, Chicago
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
1 year
In today's #MAGMemberMondays we are profiling MAG member Sherwin Chiu! Below are his responses to 3 of our questions.
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
3 years
International Medical Graduates play a vital role in the U.S. health care system. This #IMGWeek join us in recognizing and celebrating these remarkable physicians and their accomplishments.
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
7 years
MAG’s CEO @DPalmisanoMAG elected to @AAMSE Board of Directors
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
9 years
Help MAG’s CEO @DPalmisanoMAG & Georgia Pharmacy Association ($2,000) raise $25K to fight Rx drug abuse http://t.co/Dzz98qaF4P @MAGFTAI
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
9 years
H.B. 1 to allow Georgians who obtain physician’s recommendation to possess cannabidiol oil passes Senate #gapol http://t.co/NM24fGX3t0
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
10 years
. @Amerigroup to host sessions on care for children who have experienced trauma http://t.co/KgB5l74xFW @childrensatl
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@MAG1849
Medical Assn of GA
4 months
Join MAG and the Specialty Societies for the annual Physicians Day at the Capitol! This year's event will be held on Wed., Feb. 7, from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm at the Georgia State Capitol and Sloppy Floyd Building, with lunch to follow. To RSVP, click here:
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