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About Orleans Parish Medical Society (OPMS):

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Founded in 1878, the mission of Orleans Parish Medical Society is to serve as the voice of and advocate for the medical profession in the Greater New Orleans area for the benefit of patients and the community, and to be the primary proponent of the ethical practice of medicine.

Orleans Medical Society's heritage is rich and woven into the fabric of New Orleans. Its impact has been felt in the public health arena as a leader in polio eradication, the smoking cessation movement, and EMS protocol development and oversight. In the medical practice environment, OPMS, together with the Louisiana State Medical Society, has advocated for significant legislative and regulatory reform to help physicians address the changes which have come with third-party insurance and government mandates.

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  • Louisiana physicians reflect on unity, collaboration and resources shared throughout COVID-19 weekly calls +

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    Orleans and Jefferson Parish Medical Societies hosted 7 weekly 'COVID-19 All-Physician UPDATE' teleconferences for more than 1,000 registrants.

    NEW ORLEANS, LA , June 7, 2020 - From March 24th to May 5th, Jefferson and Orleans Parish Medical Societies hosted weekly ‘COVID-19 All-Physician UPDATE’ teleconferences. JPMS and OPMS presidents,  Tanya Busenlener, MD , and  Juan J. Gershanik, MD , invited 23 experts from the Louisiana Department of Health, the New Orleans Health Department, LSU School of Medicine, Tulane University School

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  • New Medical Association of Southeast Louisiana Launched to Enhance Service to Physicians and the Community +

    New Medical Association of Southeast Louisiana Launched to Enhance Service to Physicians and the Community

    Jefferson and Orleans Parish Medical Societies are excited to announce the formation of a new unified and stronger organization to represent physicians and patients in our region - the Medical Association of Southeast Louisiana.

    Readers of the Healthcare Journal of New Orleans have read about the enhanced collaborative efforts of the two parish societies over the last year. This collaboration, with

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  • A Plea to Our Patients and the Community At Large: +

    AN OPEN LETTER from Tanya Busenlener, MD, president, Jefferson Parish Medical Society, and Juan J. Gershanik, MD, president, Orleans Parish Medical Society

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  April 4, 2020 - This is the time for the people of our region to stand together by staying apart. South Louisiana, through its rich history, has survived many disasters including of course most recently the devastation and destruction of Hurricane Katrina. We can do it again now, but we need the

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  • Jefferson and Orleans Parish Medical Societies welcome new 2020 Presidents +

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    Doctors Tanya Busenlener and Juan Gershanik have hit the ground running in their new roles.

    NEW ORLEANS, 2/4/20 -- Jefferson Parish Medical Society (JPMS) and Orleans Parish Medical Society (OPMS) are proud to welcome new leadership in 2020. Tanya S. Busenlener, MD, is now president of JPMS and Juan J. Gershanik, MD, takes the helm at OPMS. The two leaders vow to work closely together to continue to build collaboration and synergy between the two associations
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  • Orleans and Jefferson Parish Medical Societies build collegiality with physician events +

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    New Orleans Area physicians and guests gathered at Oak Wine for a special tasting with winemaker Dr. James Moises. Read More

  • WHAT KEEPS YOU UP AT NIGHT? +

    -- Orleans and Jefferson Parish Medical Societies Gather Physician Input

    Survey and focus group participants shared issues, concerns and suggestions for 'Building a New Boat' to best meet their needs.

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    Two of Louisiana's largest parish physician associations began gathering input in August 2019 from physicians throughout Southeast Louisiana. This was accomplished by developing a physician needs assessment and by hosting physician focus groups in September.  The purpose of these initiatives was to determine how a proposed new

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  • CME: Provider Well-Being | July 18th +

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    How would you describe your state of well-being? Perhaps the thought hasn’t crossed your mind, but it should. With the challenges in healthcare today, providers may need a little push to stop and make themselves a priority. 

    Members of Jefferson Parish Medical Society and Orleans Parish Medical Society are invited to attend a CME program & dinner 

    Topic: Provider Well-Being, Speaker: Pamela J. Parsons, MD

    Thursday, July 18th, 6:30pm, Andrea's Restaurant and Capri Blu Bar,

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  • HIV Seminar | June 12th +

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    To Register:

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    2. Select "Attendee Registration" and Enter Activity Code: 23933078

    This is a CME/CNE/CPE activity for physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses and pharmacists.

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  • May/June issue of Healthcare Journal of New Orleans +

    Why membership in OPMS is important to NOLA physicians

    Members proudly discuss some of the many benefits of joining Orleans Parish Medical Society.

     

    “ Established over 140 years ago, Orleans Parish Medical Society has always played an important role in supporting the unique needs of physicians and their patients in the Greater New Orleans area," - said George S. Ellis, Jr., M.D., 2018-2019 President, OPMS.

    When it comes to providing healthcare, there’s no city in the

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  • 2019 Installation Dinner-Dance Photos +

    George S. Ellis, Jr., MD, President (2018-2019), Orleans Parish Medical Society, addressed physicians and their guests at the 2019 Installation Dinner-Dance. Dr. Ellis thanked Board Members Jefferson Parish Medical Society and Orleans Medical Society Alliance leadership and provided insight into the OPMS mission, vision and strategic plan for the future.

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    Sitting: Juan Gershanik, MD, president-elect; George S. Ellis, Jr., president. Standing: Roger Smith, MD; Jay Shames, MD; Rene Loupapre, III, MD; William LaCorte, MD; William

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - Much has been said about the coronavirus through the media. Unfortunately, a vaccination has not yet been created to defend against the virus. Going forward, simple precaution, not panic, is our best defense.


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Our mission is to connect local Hospitals in need of PPE during the Covid-19 Pandemic, with providers who are able to donate. We intend to achieve this through a ground up, organic movement, and ramp it up to national level where it is needed. If you are looking for ways to help, this is a great way to be part of the fight against Covid-19.

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WHEN IT COMES TO PROVIDING HEALTHCARE, no region in the country has dealt with more unique environmental, sociological, and cultural challenges than those experienced by the Greater New Orleans area. Poverty, crime, drug addiction, teen pregnancy, low levels of education, and natural disaster have plagued it for decades. Hurricane Katrina caused a major brain drain in the medical community, and yet there are over two thousand physicians replenishing the area. Poor health indicators, including a high smoking rate, morbid obesity, and alcoholism, contribute to the high incidence of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, and mental health issues.