HJNO May/Jun 2019

Healthcare Journal of NEW ORLEANS I  MAY / JUN 2019 45 Jim Pittman Executive Director Orleans Parish Medical Society (OPMS) the unique needs of physicians, residents, and medical students living and working in the Orleans and St. Bernard Parishes. Now, Orleans and Jefferson Parish Medi- cal Societies partner in efforts to best serve members throughout the Greater New Or- leans area. “We are proud of our history and excit- ed for the future as we work closely with Jefferson Parish Medical Society to benefit the citizens of our region and the people who deliver the healthcare for them,” said Dr. Ellis. Both organizations share common goals to: • assist in the advancement of medical science; • improve the delivery of medical care in Orleans, Jefferson, and surrounding parishes; • assist governmental agencies in the de- velopment of policy affecting the citi- zens of our region; • provide timely health education and in- formation to those living and practicing medicine in the region; • provide medical services to citizens of the Greater New Orleans area in times of disaster; • and further medical education. “Membership in Orleans Parish Medical Society is important to me because they work collaboratively with Jefferson Parish Medical Society and Louisiana State Med- ical Society to keep me in the loop regard- ing legislative issues that might impact my practice,” said Thea Moran, M.D. “OPMS meetings are a great opportuni- ty to network with some of the finest local physicians of every specialty,” said James Riopelle, M.D. Learn more about the OPMS mission: Physicians, residents, and medical stu- dents interested in learningmore about the OPMS mission, news/updates, CME and networking events, and advocacy efforts are encouraged to like/follow OPMS on social media (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter (@OPMS.org)) and visit www.OPMS.org for more information and to enroll. “Orleans Parish Medical Society pro- vides ways for physicians and medical students to help improve the delivery of medical care and bring the best to patients and fellow healthcare workers,” said Dr. Gershanik. “OPMS is a voice for physician ideas and concerns in the quest to reach an optimal system of healthcare for the Greater New Orleans area.” n Jim Pitman is the Executive Director of Orleans Parish Medical Society and Advocate/Spokesper- son for the Smoking Cessation Trust (since 2014). L-R: Gerald Cvitanovich, MD, (JPMS), Louis Trachtman, MD, (OPMS), and Gerald S. Berenson, MD, (OPMS). Left Photo, L-R: Neal Dixit (Tulane medical student), Rebekah Gee, MD, (Louisiana Department of Health), Blake Denley (LSU medical student/OPMS Board Member). L-R: Mark Berenson, MD, and Mignonne Mary, MD (OPMS)