As we step into a new year with the York Medical Society, it's a perfect moment to reflect on the core reasons we chose to pursue medicine. In the midst of our busy schedules, it’s easy to lose sight of our primary mission—caring for the sick, alleviating pain, and fostering wellness. Increasingly, we find ourselves bogged down by administrative tasks like prior authorizations and documentation, while the push to see more patients in less time continues to contribute to widespread burnout and highlights the critical need for strong advocacy. This is where organizations like ours play a vital role. By coming together, we amplify our voice and advocate for the changes we need to find joy and fulfillment in our work.
This year, we will focus on enhancing engagement through valuable CME events and social opportunities. Strengthening these connections within our community will improve communication and ultimately lead to better patient outcomes. In addition, we will actively engage with local legislators to ensure that the issues we face are recognized and addressed. Our advocacy will align with the Pennsylvania Medical Society’s priorities, including enhancing mental health services, alleviating emergency room overcrowding, addressing restrictive covenants in physician contracts, safeguarding the physician-patient relationship, managing scope of practice expansions, and supporting the continuation of telehealth services.
We stand at a remarkable juncture in medicine, with technological advancements poised to transform healthcare delivery. Our resilience through the pandemic has not only strengthened us but also inspired a new generation of doctors and healthcare professionals who will lead our field into the future. Together, let us honor the essence of our profession while steering it toward a brighter tomorrow.
Michael Daniels, DO
The York County Medical Society installed new officers at their annual ceremony on May 15 at the Box Hill Mansion. Dr Michael Daniels, DO assumed the office of president and Dr Daniel Kreider, MD was installed as Vice President.
Kathryn Hosey, DO.
The outgoing President, Dr Kathryn Hosey, DO was presented with a plaque for her service as President by Dr Michael Daniels, DO, incoming president.
Stacey Robert, MD.
Dr Stacey Robert, MD receiving an award for 25 years of medical service
Vasudevan Tiruchelvam, MD.
Dr Vasudevan Tiruchelvam receiving an award for 50 years of medical service.
Other awardees, not present were as follows:
- John Joseph Castronuovo Jr, MD for 50 years of Medical Service
- David S Siu, MD for 25 years of Medical Service
- Joseph W Dempsey, MD for 25 years of Medical Service
- Mindy Ann Noll, MD for 25 years of Medical Service
30 residents and their guests attended the ballgame at York’s Revolution Stadium on June 26 courtesy of the York County Medical Society. Dr Joshua Messing, a first year resident in Family Medicine, was given the honor of throwing out the first pitch and according to Dr Messing the ball was a solid strike with lots of heat.
In 1993 the Board of Directors of The York County Medical Society approved a proposal to form an Endowment Fund at The Appell Center for the Performing Arts, “the Crowne Jewel of downtown York”, to support performances. It was felt that this would be a significant step in improving the Public Image of our Society. The initial campaign raised $36,000 and today, with sound investing and additional contributions, it has now grown to about $120,000. The earnings allow sponsorship of a major show every one to two years at the Bronze or Silver levels. This sponsorship with our logo is listed in all of the promotional materials for that year.
Major Donors, those who have contributed or in whose name is contributed $1,500, are recognized in perpetuity. This level is unchanged from establishment in 1993. Smaller contributions are cumulative. All contributions are fully tax deductible.
Our Endowment Fund at The Appell Center has sponsored SHOWS SUCH AS GRAND HOTEL, EVITA, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, PORGY AND BESS, JERSEY BOYS, and this past year, the sold out performance of COME FROM AWAY, the Tony winning musical based on the true story of the 7,000 airline passengers stranded in Gander, Newfoundland, on 9/11.
And on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 we will be co-sponsoring another Tony winning musical, DEAR EVAN HANSEN, the story of a lonely high schooler whose letter written as an assignment becomes an internet sensation. Recommended for age 12+ because of adult themes and discussion of suicide. For more information go to dearevanhansen.com or appellcenter.org.
The first six YCMS Members to make a $250.00 or greater tax free donation to The York County Medical Society Endowment Fund at the Appell Center will receive two of the complementary tickets which come with our sponsorship. Call The Appell Center Director of Development Mindi Haines at 717 825-2235 for availability. For regular tickets for Dear Evan Hansen call the Box Office at 717 846-1111, or buy on-line at appellcenter.org.
New robotic technology is now available at UPMC Hanover to diagnose lung cancer earlier. The first two procedures were performed using the Ion® by Intuitive, a new robotic-assisted system.
Ayman Bishay, MD, and Nicolas Habib, MD, both pulmonologists, performed these robotic biopsies on patients whose potentially cancerous nodules or lesions in their lungs were difficult to access with traditional biopsy tools. Troy Moritz, DO, chief of thoracic surgery in central Pa., provided oversight.
Dr. Moritz also performs procedures using the Ion® technology at UPMC West Shore.
For more information at the Intuitive site.
Source: UPMC News for York County Medical Society, June 2024