Cover Photo: "Sunset Tree" by Kitty Stewart, MD
Features
An Atypical Book Review
The Mindful Life: A Column by Caroline Giroux, MD
Fighting Infectious Disease
The Vaccine and Antibiotics Display Case at the SSVMS Museum of Medical History
Beyond the Firehose
The Importance of Self-Care During Medical School
Arc of a Surgeon
A Poem
What I Would Change in Medicine
Creating Equity and Functionality in Access to Care
Finding Balance in Nature
How Travel and the Outdoors Help Me Prevent Burnout
Diagnostic Challenges
Understanding Contributing Factors to Reduce Risk
SSVMS Happenings
Legislative and Advocacy Updates
The West Coast Health Alliance, Ensuring Affordable Coverage, and More
Upcoming Meetings and Events
Mark Your Calendars for the 9th Annual Joy of Medicine Summit on Sept. 27!
Committee Updates
Recent Activity
Board Briefs
July 14, 2025
Welcome, New Members!
July/ August 2025
Who We Are
Proudly Serving the Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Community
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