Members Contact Legislators to Pass Title XIX
APMA and PPMA are asking its members to contact their legislators to sponsor an amendment to Title XIX of the Social Security Act, which would define Doctors of Podiatric Medicine as “physicians” in Medicaid, in the same manner as we are defined as physicians in Medicare. This is the HELLPP Act (Helping Ensure Life- and Limb-Saving Access to Podiatric Physicians Act), HR 2235.
Foot Fact:
Feet can get skin cancer as well; and people are not always careful to check their feet for dark spots or suspicious areas, especially on the plantar aspects of their feet. Make sure to use sunscreen when out in the sun with toes and feet exposed.
Open Your Practice to the Next Generation of Podiatric Physicians
Mentoring and Speaking engagements are great avenues in aiding students to realize their potential in becoming a podiatric physician. Just ask Isaac Kline, mentored by Gerald Gronborg, DPM, who says that his experience with Dr. Gronborg "sealed the deal" for him to start podiatry school this fall. "I think someone has to be exposed to something before they can decide whether or not to pursue it for the rest of their life," Kline explains.
Visit https://www.dpmnetwork.org/ to register with the American Association of Colleges of Podiatric Medicine's (AACPM) Mentoring Network and receive access to resources for speaking and mentoring. Registration is free and easy.
2019 Summer PA Special Olympics Marks 50 Years!
Long-time volunteer at the PA Summer Special Olympics, PPMA Member Larry Assalita, DPM, reports on this year's experience that brought 240 special athletes to the "Fit Feet" tent and provided 169 pairs of heat-modable foot supports. Both were record numbers in this the 50th year of the Pennsylvania Special Olympics. READ ARTICLE
