Message from the Medical Society of Johnson and Wyandotte Counties President

Medical Society
of Johnson and Wyandotte Counties

6405 Metcalf Avenue
Suite 507
Shawnee Mission, Kansas 66202

Phone: 913.432.9444
Fax:913.432.9004
medicine@msjwc.org

Comments of the President

Welcome to the web site of the Medical Society of Johnson and Wyandotte Counties (MSJWC). As the new President of our Society for 2008, I would like to extend a special welcome to our members and to those who are considering joining our organization.

The goal of MSJWC is “to unite the medical professions of Johnson and Wyandotte counties to promote the highest standards of medical care for the citizens of the two counties”. I also believe that whenever possible the Society should take an active part in representing and promoting the interests of our members.

With the help our members, staff, board of directors and executive committee, we undertake several programs each year. These include:

Each year we attend the annual Kansas Medical Society (KMS) meeting to present resolutions on your behalf. These resolutions ultimately can become important policy making decisions for KMS and help establish our position with the AMA. Our members are strongly encouraged to participate in the drafting of these resolutions.

In the spring of each year, MSJWC sponsors a legislative breakfast. A legislative dinner is also held in the fall. These are open to our members and are attended by state senators and representatives who are eager to hear our views and how they can assist us. Both of these meetings provide an excellent opportunity to get to know your representatives and express your opinions.

MSJWC sponsors an annual golf tournament. The proceeds from this go to local charities, Health Partnership and Turner House safety net clinics.

The Wy/Jo Care Program has been one of the special projects of the Society. This program assists uninsured citizens of Johnson and Wyandotte Counties in obtaining specialty care when needed and could not exist without the support of our members.

Finally, a major benefit of belonging to the Society is the access to KaMMCO that this provides. As you probably know, KaMMCO is the Kansas self-funded medical malpractice carrier that often is able to offer premiums lower than other commercial insurance companies or coverage which may not be available elsewhere.

We are here to serve our members and cannot exist without your help and support. By working together we can provide the best health care to our patients while looking after the interests of our members.

Joseph Simone, MD, PhD