

Cover Photo: Sunset over tufa at Navy Beach near Mono Lake, California. Taken May 7, 2023 by Paul Lambie, MD.
Features

Will Power, or Power Through A Will
A Mindful Approach to End-of-Life Financial Planning

Depression
A Psychiatrist's Perspective

"Thank You for This Pocket Card"
My Journey Advancing Diabetes Care in California

Our Little Ones
We Must Do Better

Writer's Block
A Poem

SSVMS Introduces Students to the World of Healthcare
A Photo Gallery from the Future of Medicine Summer Program

Joy of Medicine Survey
Physician Burnout in Sacramento Drops, But Challenges Remain

Adolescents
Consent for Treatment
SSVMS Happenings

Legislative and Advocacy Updates
Protecting Health Care Access at the State and Federal Level

Upcoming Meetings and Events
Save the Date: 9th Annual Joy of Medicine Summit, Sept. 27, 2025

Committee Updates
Emergency Care Services, Public Health Funding, A New Editor, and More

Board Briefs
From May 12, 2025 Meeting

Welcome, New Members!
May-June 2025

Who We Are
Joyfully Serving Our Members