Welcome
Nacogdoches is a small city situated in East Texas and the county seat of Nacogdoches County, Texas,United States. The 2016 U.S. Census recorded the city’s population to be 65,806. Nacogdoches is a sister city of the smaller Natchitoches, Louisiana, the third-largest city in the Southern Ark-La Tex. Nacogdoches is the home of Stephen F. Austin State University and Texas’ largest azalea garden.
San Augustine County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2016 census, its population was 8,320. Its county seat is San Augustine.
TMA Fund Supports Medical Families in Crisis
A dedicated East Texas physician finds himself struggling with dementia and other physical ailments in his later years, with his wife by his side caring for him. Funds dwindle as the Smiths (not their real name) make needed accessibility updates to their home and pay for health insurance.
As the days and months pass, and with no support from family, the wife begins to wear down from her role as caretaker. She needs a break. Mrs. Smith reaches out to TMA’s Physicians Benevolent Fund (PBF) for assistance, and PBF provides funding for respite care so she can have a few hours each week to tend to her needs.
The Smiths are just one of hundreds of families PBF has helped throughout its 60-year history. Others include a widow left to support herself and her young children, a physician who became chronically ill and unable to practice, and a physician’s spouses left with tremendous debt after the death of her husband.
PBF fills the gap for physicians and their immediate families when they find themselves in desperate financial crisis and unable to meet their day-to-day needs. Recipients receive monthly help to pay for personal necessities -- rent or mortgage, utilities, health insurance, medical bills, clothing, and food.
If you know a physician or a physician's family who could benefit, please direct them to the PBF webpage for qualification details and the confidential questionnaire. Or contact Chris.Johnson@texmed.org, PBF director. TMA strives to protect the anonymity of fund recipients.
If you’d like to help sustain the funds to support physicians in need, contribute via secure, online donation, or send a check to The Physicians Benevolent Fund, Attn: TMA Finance Department, 401 W. 15th St., Austin, TX 78701-1680. Contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law and may be in the form of honoraria or memorials.
Dr Gary Floyd, MD- Texas Medical Association President was the guest speaker at the Nacogdoches San Augustine Medical Society meeting on April 11 at Clear Springs Restaurant. He spoke on the TMA 2023 Legislature Priorities.
From Left: Dr Loyd Whitley, Dr Gary Floyd, Dr Modupe Sokunbi, Dr Mary Barnett, Dr Josephine Chua, Dr Kavita Vyas, Dr Shyam Vyas, Dr Arlis Hibbard, Agam Jacota, Dr Mathews George, Dr Edwin Ferren, TC Grohman MD, and Dr Dolamu Sokunbi
Present at the meeting but not pictured are: Dr Michael Mollot, Karen Gillespie, Dr Ryan Head, Dr Rachel Head, Kristi Whitley, Le’Bria Ware, and Dr Mike Randle
From Left: Dr Loyd Whitley, Dr Gary Floyd, Dr Modupe Sokunbi, Dr Mary Barnett, Dr Josephine Chua, Dr Kavita Vyas, Dr Shyam Vyas, Dr Arlis Hibbard, Agam Jacota, Dr Mathews George, Dr Edwin Ferren, TC Grohman MD, and Dr Dolamu Sokunbi
Present at the meeting but not pictured are: Dr Michael Mollot, Karen Gillespie, Dr Ryan Head, Dr Rachel Head, Kristi Whitley, Le’Bria Ware, and Dr Mike Randle
Attendees:
1. Dr. Modupe Sokunbi
2. Dr. Dolamu Sokunbi
3. Dr. Mike Randle
4. Dr. Loyd Whitley
5. Kristi Whitley
6. Dr. Kavita Vyas
7. Dr. Shyam Vyas
8. Le’Bria Ware (PA Student HSC)
9. TC Grohman, MD
10. Agam Jacota (Medical Student)
11. Dr. Arlis Hibbard
12. Dr. Josephine Chua
13. Dr. Mathews George
14. Dr. Mary Barnette
15. Dr. Edwin Ferren
16. Dr. Michael Mollot
17. Karen Gillespie
18. Dr. Ryan Head
19. Dr. Rachel Head
1. Dr. Modupe Sokunbi
2. Dr. Dolamu Sokunbi
3. Dr. Mike Randle
4. Dr. Loyd Whitley
5. Kristi Whitley
6. Dr. Kavita Vyas
7. Dr. Shyam Vyas
8. Le’Bria Ware (PA Student HSC)
9. TC Grohman, MD
10. Agam Jacota (Medical Student)
11. Dr. Arlis Hibbard
12. Dr. Josephine Chua
13. Dr. Mathews George
14. Dr. Mary Barnette
15. Dr. Edwin Ferren
16. Dr. Michael Mollot
17. Karen Gillespie
18. Dr. Ryan Head
19. Dr. Rachel Head
The speaker at the County Medical Society was Dr Gary Floyd, Texas Medical Association President. Pictured with Dr Modupe Sokunbi, President of Nacogdoches, San Augustine County Medical Society.
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On February 21st, 2023- The Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society had their meeting at Clear Springs Restaurant Venue in Nacogdoches, Texas.
Speaker: Dr. Cesar DelAguila, Cardiology Specialist
Topic: The Healthy Heart
Speaker: Dr. Cesar DelAguila, Cardiology Specialist
Topic: The Healthy Heart
Attendees:
• Dr. Modupe Sokunbi (President)
• Dr. Dolamu Sokunbi
• Dr. Cesar DelAguila
• Dr. Aaron Polk Sr.
• Dr. Kim Procell
• Dr. Mike Randle
• Dr. Loyd Whitley
• Dr. Kristi Whitley
• Mrs. Mary Polk
• Dr. Lynn Warthan
• Mrs. Warthan
• Dr. Molly Warthan
• Patrick Newsome
• Dr. Mathews George
• Dr. Jason Suits
• Dr. Kavita Vyas
• Dr. Shyam Vyas
• Dr. Josephine Chua
• Dr. Ed Tanhui
• Dr. Binusha Moitheennazima
• Dr. Ahammed Hashim
• Dr. Tyrrell Grohman
• Dr. Sanderson
• Emma Ehret
• Micah Van Yperen
• Dr. Modupe Sokunbi (President)
• Dr. Dolamu Sokunbi
• Dr. Cesar DelAguila
• Dr. Aaron Polk Sr.
• Dr. Kim Procell
• Dr. Mike Randle
• Dr. Loyd Whitley
• Dr. Kristi Whitley
• Mrs. Mary Polk
• Dr. Lynn Warthan
• Mrs. Warthan
• Dr. Molly Warthan
• Patrick Newsome
• Dr. Mathews George
• Dr. Jason Suits
• Dr. Kavita Vyas
• Dr. Shyam Vyas
• Dr. Josephine Chua
• Dr. Ed Tanhui
• Dr. Binusha Moitheennazima
• Dr. Ahammed Hashim
• Dr. Tyrrell Grohman
• Dr. Sanderson
• Emma Ehret
• Micah Van Yperen
Shannon Vogel, Associate Vice President of Health Information Technology (HIT) at Texas Medical Association, was the guest speaker at the Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society meeting on November 8 at Clear Springs Restaurant.
Pictured from the left are Dr. Dolamu Sokunbi, Dr. Michaela Overturf, Dr. Steve Overturf, Kristi Whitley, Dr. Loyd Whitley, Dr. Chris Gayden, Dr. Shyam Vyas, Dr. Kavita Vyas, Dr. Modupe Sokunbi, Shannon Vogel, Dr. Mike Randle, Dr. Kim Procell, Mrs. Ferren, Dr. Tyrrel Grohman, Dr. Ahammed Hasim, Dr. Binusha Moitheennazima, Dr. Adrian Jesse, Dr. Vijaya Pokala, Dr. Josephine Chua, Dr. Vicky Satir, Dr. Cesar Delaguila, Dr. Edwin Ferren, Dr. Mathews George, and Dr. Arlis Hibbard. Present but not in the photograph were Dr. Uthamalingam and Sam Kimbrough.
Pictured from the left are Dr. Dolamu Sokunbi, Dr. Michaela Overturf, Dr. Steve Overturf, Kristi Whitley, Dr. Loyd Whitley, Dr. Chris Gayden, Dr. Shyam Vyas, Dr. Kavita Vyas, Dr. Modupe Sokunbi, Shannon Vogel, Dr. Mike Randle, Dr. Kim Procell, Mrs. Ferren, Dr. Tyrrel Grohman, Dr. Ahammed Hasim, Dr. Binusha Moitheennazima, Dr. Adrian Jesse, Dr. Vijaya Pokala, Dr. Josephine Chua, Dr. Vicky Satir, Dr. Cesar Delaguila, Dr. Edwin Ferren, Dr. Mathews George, and Dr. Arlis Hibbard. Present but not in the photograph were Dr. Uthamalingam and Sam Kimbrough.
DATE: November 8, 2022
VENUE: Clear Springs Restaurant (Nacogdoches)
TOPIC: Medicare Payment Update
SPEAKER: Shannon Vogel, Associate Vice President of Health Information Technology, Texas Medical Association
ATTENDEES:
• Dr. Modupe Sokunbi, President
• Dr. Dolamu Sokunbi
• Dr. Uthamalingam
• Dr. Michaela Overturf
• Dr. Steve Overturf
• Dr. Arlis Hibbard
• Dr. Josephine Chua
• Dr. Cesar Delaguila
• Dr. George Matthews
• Dr. Vijaya Pokala
• Dr. Adrian Jesse
• Dr. Binusha Moitheennazima
• Dr. Ahammed Hashim
• Dr. Edwin Ferren
• Mrs. Ferren
• Dr. Kavita Vyas
• Dr. Shyam Vyas
• Dr. Tyrrel Grohman
• Dr. Vicky Satir
• Dr. Chris Gayden
• Dr. Kim Procell
• Dr. Mike Randle
• Dr. Loyd Whitley
• Mrs. Kristi Whitley
• Sam Kimbrough (PA Student from UNT Fort Worth, Currently on Pediatric Rotation with Dr. Modupe Sokunbi)
Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society President Dr. Modupe Sokunbi and Shannon Vogel.
On Wednesday, September 14th, 2022, Samer Shobassy JD Assistant General Counsel provided a wonderful presentation on Board Rules on Opioids and Chronic Pain Management for 1 hour of formal study in medical ethics. This was coordinated by Ms. Sandra Ramirez using Microsoft Teams.
In Attendance were:
1. Dr. Modupe Sokunbi
2. Dr. Dolamu Sokunbi
3. Kristie Whitley
4. Dr. Loyd Whitley
5. Dr. Winston Bolinger
6. Dr. Cengiz Satir
7. Dr. Carl Davis
8. Dr. Chris Gayden
9. Dr. Mary Hebert
10. Dr. Michael Long
11. Mrs. Scarlet Long
12. Dr. James Hurst
13. Dr. Kavita Vyas
14. Dr. Shyam Vyas
15. Dr. Olin Fearing
16. Dr. Racheal Head
17. Dr. Ryan Head
18. Dr. Carey Lindemann
19. Dr. Kim Procell
20. Dr. Matthew George
21. Dr. Tyrrel Grohman
22. Dr. David Duke
23. Mrs. Duke
24. Dr. Michael Randle
25. Dr. Josephine Chua
26. Dr. Ahammed Hasim
27. Dr. Binusha Motheennazima
28. Cesar Delaguila
29. Kylee Bieri
30. Olga Bravova
Speaker: Samer Shobassy JD Assistant General Counsel
Date: Wednesday September 14th 2022
Time: 6:30p.m- 8p.m
Topic: Board Rules on Opioids and Chronic Pain Management
CME- 1 hour of formal study in Medical Ethics.
1. Dr. Modupe Sokunbi
2. Dr. Dolamu Sokunbi
3. Kristie Whitley
4. Dr. Loyd Whitley
5. Dr. Winston Bolinger
6. Dr. Cengiz Satir
7. Dr. Carl Davis
8. Dr. Chris Gayden
9. Dr. Mary Hebert
10. Dr. Michael Long
11. Mrs. Scarlet Long
12. Dr. James Hurst
13. Dr. Kavita Vyas
14. Dr. Shyam Vyas
15. Dr. Olin Fearing
16. Dr. Racheal Head
17. Dr. Ryan Head
18. Dr. Carey Lindemann
19. Dr. Kim Procell
20. Dr. Matthew George
21. Dr. Tyrrel Grohman
22. Dr. David Duke
23. Mrs. Duke
24. Dr. Michael Randle
25. Dr. Josephine Chua
26. Dr. Ahammed Hasim
27. Dr. Binusha Motheennazima
28. Cesar Delaguila
29. Kylee Bieri
30. Olga Bravova
Speaker: Samer Shobassy JD Assistant General Counsel
Date: Wednesday September 14th 2022
Time: 6:30p.m- 8p.m
Topic: Board Rules on Opioids and Chronic Pain Management
CME- 1 hour of formal study in Medical Ethics.
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Above: Members of the Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society had their meeting on June 14, 2022. The speaker was State Representative, Travis Clardy. Representative Clardy has been recognized for his support of Rural Health care and protecting constitutional rights.
Shown are Gabriella Scheck, Dr. Mollot, Dr. Kim Procell, Dr, Kavita Vyas; Dr. Shyam Vyas, Dr. Dolamu Sokunbi, Dr. Carey Lindemann, Dr. Rachel Head; Dr. Rachel Cline; Dr. Ferren, Mrs. Ferren, Travis Clardy, Dr. Modupe Sokunbi; Dr. Ben Thompson, Dr. Glymph; Dr. Ed Tanhui, Dr. Lloyd Whitley, Dr. Kyle McMorries, Becky McMorries; Dr. Mary Hebert, Dr. Ryan Head, Mrs. Mary Pack, Karen Gillespie, and Dr. Tyrrel Grohman MD.
Present but not in the photograph were Dr. Eric Cline, Kristi Whitley.
Left: Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society President, Dr. Modupe Sokunbi and State Representative, Travis Clardy.
Shown are Gabriella Scheck, Dr. Mollot, Dr. Kim Procell, Dr, Kavita Vyas; Dr. Shyam Vyas, Dr. Dolamu Sokunbi, Dr. Carey Lindemann, Dr. Rachel Head; Dr. Rachel Cline; Dr. Ferren, Mrs. Ferren, Travis Clardy, Dr. Modupe Sokunbi; Dr. Ben Thompson, Dr. Glymph; Dr. Ed Tanhui, Dr. Lloyd Whitley, Dr. Kyle McMorries, Becky McMorries; Dr. Mary Hebert, Dr. Ryan Head, Mrs. Mary Pack, Karen Gillespie, and Dr. Tyrrel Grohman MD.
Present but not in the photograph were Dr. Eric Cline, Kristi Whitley.
Left: Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society President, Dr. Modupe Sokunbi and State Representative, Travis Clardy.
The Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society honored retiring member, Dr. Tom Middlebrook. Dr. Middlebrook was recognized for 34 years of hard work, dedication and service to the people of Nacogdoches and surrounding counties. Pictured with Dr. Middlebrook is Modupe Sokunbi, MD President of the County Medical Society. He was presented with a plaque recognizing his many years of service and a portrait of himself.
NMC Physician Lounge Dedication & Alive After 5 Celebration
Nacogdoches Medical Center (NMC) held two events on February 17, 2022, to recognize many physicians. First, NMC dedicated the Physicians Lounge to Wilburn “Ed” Furniss II, MD, who served our community for over 45 years and was one of the founding physicians of NMC.
Pictured from the left are Channing Furniss Richardson, Bill Richardson, Dr. Modupe Sokunbi, Will Furniss, Kay Furniss, Owen Furniss, Dr. Eddy Furniss III, Crystal Furniss, Ella Furniss, and Jeff Patterson, CEO of NMC.
Nacogdoches Medical Center (NMC) held two events on February 17, 2022, to recognize many physicians. First, NMC dedicated the Physicians Lounge to Wilburn “Ed” Furniss II, MD, who served our community for over 45 years and was one of the founding physicians of NMC.
Pictured from the left are Channing Furniss Richardson, Bill Richardson, Dr. Modupe Sokunbi, Will Furniss, Kay Furniss, Owen Furniss, Dr. Eddy Furniss III, Crystal Furniss, Ella Furniss, and Jeff Patterson, CEO of NMC.
Following the ceremony honoring Dr. Furniss, NMC celebrated eight retired physicians and acknowledged their decades of service and devotion. The physicians honored were: Dr. Donald Cagle, General Surgeon, July 1980 – November 2020; Dr. Prabhakar Guniganti, Cardiologist, August 1983 – August 2020; Dr. John Haidinyak, Anesthesiologist, December 1979 – July 2020; Dr. Tony Haskins, OB/GYN, September 1983 – May 2020; Dr. James Koerner, OB/GYN, July 2016 – August 2021; Dr. Ted Ledet, Internist, October 1985 – May 2020; Dr. Kim McMorries, OB/GYN, November 1981 – October 2020; and Dr. Gerard Ventura, Oncologist, December 1990 – October 2021.
Pictured from the left are Jeff Patterson, CEO of NMC, Carey Lindeman, Vice Chief of Staff, Dr. Guniganti, Dr. Ventura, Dr. Modupe Sokunbi, Chief of Staff of NMC and President of the Nacogdoches/San Augustine County Medical Society, Francis Spruiell, NMC Governing Board President, Dr. Ledet, Ron Collins, NMC Governing Board Member, and Todd Brown, Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce Chairman.
Pictured from the left are Jeff Patterson, CEO of NMC, Carey Lindeman, Vice Chief of Staff, Dr. Guniganti, Dr. Ventura, Dr. Modupe Sokunbi, Chief of Staff of NMC and President of the Nacogdoches/San Augustine County Medical Society, Francis Spruiell, NMC Governing Board President, Dr. Ledet, Ron Collins, NMC Governing Board Member, and Todd Brown, Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce Chairman.
Pictured from the left are Dr. Haidinyak and Dr. Sokunbi.
Pictured from the left are Dr. Haskins and Dr. Sokunbi.
Pictured from the left are Dr. Sokunbi and Dr. Kyle McMorries, accepting on behalf of Dr. Kim McMorries.
The Nacogdoches/San Augustine County Medical Society congratulates all the honored physicians who are members of the Society for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to the community and beyond.
The Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society honored retiring member Gerard Ventura MD. Dr. Ventura was recognized for 31 years of hard work, dedication and service to the people of Nacogdoches and surrounding counties. Pictured from left are Modupe Sokunbi MD President of County Medical Society and Gerard Ventura MD. Dr. Ventura has served the Nacogdoches Community and surrounding counties with great devotion and professionalism since December 1990. He has served in many leadership positions in the County Medical Society as President and also Texas Medical Association delegate. He also served as Chief of Staff at Nacogdoches Medical Center from 2007-2008. He served as Chair of Bylaws, Cancer Committee, Medical Executive Chair, Peer Review, Performance Improvement, Internal Medicine, Pharmacy and Therapeutics and Tumor Board Chair. We will all miss his warm friendship and collegiality and wish him a long and happy retirement. On behalf of Nacogdoches San Augustine Medical Society- he was presented with a plaque recognizing his many years of service and a portrait.
In December 2020, the Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society honors some of the members who retired-- for their dedication, hard work, and service to the community.
Dr. Donald Cagle
Dr. Ted Ledet
Dr. Tony Haskins
Dr. John Haidinyak
Dr. Prabhakar Guniganti
Dr. Wilburn (ED) Furniss
Dear Everyone,
Good Morning. Thank you for all your help in scheduling your patients for the COVID vaccine. On April 20th 2021, at City Hall in Nacogdoches, Sam Augustine County Medical Society was recognized for their efforts by Mayor Shelly Brophy. Other organizations recognized were: Nacogdoches County, Nacogdoches Medical Center, Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital, Nacogdoches Area Physician’s Association and Stephen F. Austin State University. This was indeed a collaborative effort.
The plaque reads:
“Nacogdoches San-Augustine County Medical Society is hereby recognized for exemplary efforts and service above and beyond in combatting COVID 19 pandemic in Nacogdoches.”
Pictured is a copy of the plaque. The meeting was televised on Suddenlink Channel 21. Vaccines are still available and your patients can now sign up for free vaccines. Patients can find more information here:
-ONLINE: tinyurl.com/VacNac
-PHONE: (936) 305-8488
Thank you so much for all you do for the community, especially during the COVID 19 pandemic.
Good Morning. Thank you for all your help in scheduling your patients for the COVID vaccine. On April 20th 2021, at City Hall in Nacogdoches, Sam Augustine County Medical Society was recognized for their efforts by Mayor Shelly Brophy. Other organizations recognized were: Nacogdoches County, Nacogdoches Medical Center, Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital, Nacogdoches Area Physician’s Association and Stephen F. Austin State University. This was indeed a collaborative effort.
The plaque reads:
“Nacogdoches San-Augustine County Medical Society is hereby recognized for exemplary efforts and service above and beyond in combatting COVID 19 pandemic in Nacogdoches.”
Pictured is a copy of the plaque. The meeting was televised on Suddenlink Channel 21. Vaccines are still available and your patients can now sign up for free vaccines. Patients can find more information here:
-ONLINE: tinyurl.com/VacNac
-PHONE: (936) 305-8488
Thank you so much for all you do for the community, especially during the COVID 19 pandemic.
Dr. Kimberly Childs, Dean, College of Sciences and Mathematics Executive Director, STEM Research and Learning Center was the guest speaker at the February meeting of Nacogdoches-San Augustine County Medical Society held at Clear Springs Restaurant.
Dr. Childs provided an overview of STEM program at SFA. “Our vision is to empower the next generation of STEM professionals to lead and serve in a changing world.”
Pictured are Dr. Modupe Sokunbi and Dr. Kim Childs.
The late Dr. John Pack was honored at the Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society meeting at Clear Springs. Dr. John Pack was a practicing psychiatrist from 1987-2007. Accepting the plague in appreciation of his hand work, dedication and commitment and his strong involvement in the community is his wife, Mrs. Mary Pack.
Pictured are Dr. Modupe Sokunbi and Mrs. Mary Pack.
The Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society had a recent meeting at Clear Springs. The speaker was Dr. James Buckingham. The topic: Reflections on a career in Psychiatry Present at the Medical Society Meeting seated are Dr. James Buckingham and Mrs. Judy Buckingham. Standing are: Dr. Hashim, Dr. Binusha Moitheennazima, Dr. & Mrs. Duke, Dr & Mrs. Ventura, Dr. Shanmugam Uthamalingam, Dr. Josephine Chua, Dr. Ed. Tanhui, Dr. Maria DeLeon, Dr. Ryan Head, Dr. Rachel Head, Dr. Shyam Vyas, Dr. Kavita Vyas, Dr. Tyrel Grohman, Dr. Kim McMorries, Dr. Sanderson, Dr & Mrs. Middlebrook, Dr. Ted Ledet, Dr. Janice Ledet, Mrs. Ruth Carroll, Jerry Wilson, MS, Cheryl Wilson, LCSW, Dr. Dolamu Sokunbi, Dr. Modupe Sokunbi.
As part of the TMA Hard Hats for Little Heads celebrating 25 years of keeping kids safe-Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society in collaboration with Nacogdoches Medical Center Network handed out 200 bike helmets at East Texas Poultry Festival in Center, Texas.In addition to children showing their chickens at the Broiler show and rides on the carousel-the children were fitted with helmets.Child safety was stressed to many groups of kids and parents. Attached are photographs taken at the Festival.
As you all know, there have been multiple outbreaks of Measles in the United States. So far there have been about 704 cases this year found in 22 states. Attached is the CDC website for additional information and resources on Measles.
http://www.cdc.gov/measles/hcp/index.html
Also an email from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention were sent to Physicians.
Measles is highly contagious and spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Healthcare professionals should be vigilant about measles—
• Ensure all patients are up to date on MMR vaccine.
• Consider measles in patients presenting with febrile rash illness and clinically compatible measles symptoms (cough, runny nose, and conjunctivitis). Patients exposed to measles while traveling for Passover could begin to develop symptoms between late April through mid May.
• Ask patients about recent travel internationally or to domestic venues frequented by international travelers, as well as a history of measles exposures in their communities.
• Promptly isolate patients with suspected measles to avoid disease spread and immediately report the suspect measles case to the health department.
• Obtain specimens for testing from patients with suspected measles, including viral specimens for genotyping, which can help determine the source of the virus. Contact the local health department with questions about submitting specimens for testing.
Measles is so contagious that if one person has it, up to 9 of 10 people around them will also become infected if they are not protected. The virus can cause serious health complications, such as pneumonia or encephalitis, and even death.
CDC continues to encourage parents to get their children vaccinated on schedule with the MMR vaccine. People 6 months and older should be protected with the vaccine before leaving on international trips.
We appreciate your help spreading this message. Please share this letter as needed among your community organizations. For additional information and resources on measles please visit the CDC’s measles website (https://www.cdc.gov/measles/index.html) or contact your project officer.
Please share this freely with Urgent Cares, Emergency Rooms, and Clinics.
Thank You,
Dr. Modupe Sokunbi M.D., President of the Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society
http://www.cdc.gov/measles/hcp/index.html
Also an email from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention were sent to Physicians.
Measles is highly contagious and spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Healthcare professionals should be vigilant about measles—
• Ensure all patients are up to date on MMR vaccine.
• Consider measles in patients presenting with febrile rash illness and clinically compatible measles symptoms (cough, runny nose, and conjunctivitis). Patients exposed to measles while traveling for Passover could begin to develop symptoms between late April through mid May.
• Ask patients about recent travel internationally or to domestic venues frequented by international travelers, as well as a history of measles exposures in their communities.
• Promptly isolate patients with suspected measles to avoid disease spread and immediately report the suspect measles case to the health department.
• Obtain specimens for testing from patients with suspected measles, including viral specimens for genotyping, which can help determine the source of the virus. Contact the local health department with questions about submitting specimens for testing.
Measles is so contagious that if one person has it, up to 9 of 10 people around them will also become infected if they are not protected. The virus can cause serious health complications, such as pneumonia or encephalitis, and even death.
CDC continues to encourage parents to get their children vaccinated on schedule with the MMR vaccine. People 6 months and older should be protected with the vaccine before leaving on international trips.
We appreciate your help spreading this message. Please share this letter as needed among your community organizations. For additional information and resources on measles please visit the CDC’s measles website (https://www.cdc.gov/measles/index.html) or contact your project officer.
Please share this freely with Urgent Cares, Emergency Rooms, and Clinics.
Thank You,
Dr. Modupe Sokunbi M.D., President of the Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society
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The Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society held a recent meeting at the Physician Dining Room at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital. The Guest Speaker was Mr. Gary Stokes Interim CEO of Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital. The topic discussed was Desert Storm and Updates. Pictured are Dr. Modupe Sokunbi, President of the Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society and Mr. Gary Stokes.
Mr. Gary Stokes, Interim CEO of Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital was the Guest Speaker at the Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society Meeting on May 14, 2019. The Topic was Desert Storm and Updates. Pictured are members of the County Medical Society and Guests. Dr. Ahammed Hashim, Dr. Binusha Moitheennazima, Dr. Ryan Head, Dr. Ed Ferren and Mrs. Ferren, Dr. Ventura and Mrs. Ventura, Dr. Pokala, Mr. Gary Stokes, Dr. Modupe Sokunbi, Dr. Dolamu Sokunbi, Dr. Kavita Vyas, Dr. Shyam Vyas, Dr. Josephine Chua, Dr. Hibbar and Mrs. Hibbard, Dr. Mollott. Also in attendance but not pictured are: Dr. John Pack, Karen Gillespie, and Dr. Shanmugam Uthamalingam.
The Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society had their April meeting on April 9, 2019 at Clear Springs Restaurant. The speaker was Genevieve Davis, Associate Vice President Payment Advocacy Texas Medical Association. The topic was Billing Changes, Updates, and Reminders. Pictured are Dr. Modupe Sokunbi, M.D., President of the Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society and Ms. Genevieve Davis.
Pictured below are Members of the County Medical Society attending the Meeting.
The Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society had their February Meeting on February 12, 2019 at Clear Springs. The Speaker was Dr. Tyrrel Grohman, a retired Radiologist who currently serves on the Board of Nacogdoches Independent School District. Dr. Grohman shared an update of Nacogdoches ISD where the motto is “We will educate and inspire everyone to achieve excellence.” Pictured are Dr. Modupe Sokunbi M.D., President of the Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society and Dr. Tyrrel Grohman.
The Medical Society honored retiring members at its recent meeting. Pictured from Left to Right are: Dr. Michael Mollot, M.D., Gastroenterologist who was recognized for 50 years of Experience and for Service and Dedication to the People of Nacogdoches and surrounding counties, and Dr. Modupe Sokunbi, M.D., President of the Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society.
The Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society honored retiring member Dr. Morris Jackson, Radiologist, who was recognized for 36 years of Experience, Service, and Commitment to the people of Nacogdoches and surrounding counties. Pictured are Dr. Modupe Sokunbi, M.D., and Dr. Morris Jackson, M.D.
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Mr. Don Kent is a Senior Counsel for TMA Liability Trust with over 40 years experience in Trial Law. He has specialized in Medical Malpractice Defense and Toxic Torts. His spouse, Cynthia Stevens Kent is an Attorney specializing in Mediation. These two have a professional and personal story that every Physician and their spouses need to hear. Their presentations have been widely and repeatedly acclaimed and we are very privileged to host them. Due to the special nature of their talk, and the fact that they are thronged with questions after events, you and your spouse are invited to convene with us at 6:00 p.m. in the Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Conference Center in the front of the hospital lobby on Tuesday, September 25, 2018. We will begin dining no later than 6:15 p.m. so that the Counselors Kent can promptly begin at 6:30.
The Members of the County Medical Society participated in Labor Day Celebration on September 5 at Nacogdoches Medical Center.
On the Anniversary of Hurricane Harvey a plaque was presented by Mr. Scott Brawley, Disaster Program Manager of the American Red Cross to the President of the Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society Dr. Modupe Sokunbi for the Meritorious Service provided during the Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief Operation August – September 2017.
On the Anniversary of Hurricane Harvey a plaque was presented by Mr. Scott Brawley, Disaster Program Manager of the American Red Cross to the President of the Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society Dr. Modupe Sokunbi for the Meritorious Service provided during the Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief Operation August – September 2017.
TMA’s Hard Hats for Little Heads program was featured at the 29th Annual Blueberry Festival held in Nacogdoches, Texas on June 9, 2018. The festival attracts more than 19,000 people to the Pineywoods every year. The Hard Hats for Little Heads Bicycle Helmet giveaway program was created to help reduce head injury among Texas children. Hard Hats for Little Heads is supported in 2018 with a TMA Foundation grant thanks to its Legacy of Caring Endowment and top donors—an anonymous physician and spouse, TMAF Make-A-Difference donors, and the Texas Academy of Family Physicians---and generous unrestricted gifts from TMA and TMA Alliance members, and friends of medicine. This event was co-sponsored locally by Nacogdoches Medical Center Health Network and the Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society. One hundred and eighty-five helmets were given away FREE at the NMC Health Network booth on June 9, 2018. Please enjoy some of the photographs taken at the even and some prior to the event. Thank you to all the Sponsors such as TMA, NMC Health Network, and the Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society for this years community project. A big Thank you to all the volunteers for their hard work in educating the children and parents about the need for a properly fitted helmet. Thank you to the news organizations, KTRE, KETK, Daily Sentinel, Facebook, and Social Media. GET MOVING, STAY SAFE, AND ALWAYS WEAR A HELMET. Wishing you all a wonderful and safe Summer!
Photographs from the May 8th Dinner and Fund Raising with Alliance at Mike and Kristy Randle's house.
Group photograph taken at the Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society on April 10th. Dr. Shyam Vyas, highly rated Psychiatrist was guest speaker. The topic was Happiness and Travelling. Pictured are: Dr. Dennis Coffman, Mrs. Alicia Coffman, Dr. John Polk, Mrs. Mary Polk, Mrs. Ruth Carroll, Dr. Modupe Sokunbi, Dr.Mollott, Karen Gillespie, Mrs. Debbie Polk, Dr. Aaron Polk Sr., Dr. Robert Carroll, Dr. Dolamu Sokunbi, Dr. Josephine Chua, Dr. Kavita Vyas, Mrs. Rama Pokala, Dr. Ahammed Hashim, Dr. Binusha Moitheennazima, Dr.Vijay Pokala, Dr. Kim McMorries, Mrs. Debbie McMorries, Mrs. Becky McMorries, Dr. Kyle McMorries, Dr. Ed Tanhui, and Dr. Shyam Vyas. Not Pictured: Dr. Arlis Hibbard.
Dr. Shyam Vyas- Highly Rated Psychiatrist was guest speaker at a recent meeting of the Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society that was held on April 10th at Nacogdoches Memorial Auxiliary Conference Center. The topic was Happiness and Travelling. It was an excellent presentation that reinforced close relationship with Family, Friends, and Social Interaction. Pictured are: Dr. Shyam Vyas and Dr. Modupe Sokunbi, President of the Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society.
Ms. Genevieve Davis, Associate Vice President of the TMA Payment Advocacy was guest speaker at a recent meeting of the Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society that was held on March 20th at Nacogdoches Memorial Auxiliary Conference Center. The topic was Billing Changes, Updates and Reminders with CME with 1-hour Ethics. It was an excellent presentation with great turn out. Pictures are Ms. Genevieve Davis and Dr. Modupe Sokunbi, President of the Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society.
TMA Winter Conference held in Austin in January. Pictured are Dr. Sokunbi and also Dr. Carlos Cardenas, M.D., President of the Texas Medical Association at the luncheon for the Presidents of the different County Medical Societies in Texas.
For the month of January the members of Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society had their meeting at the Fredonia Hotel. Our Guest speaker was Mayor Shelley Brophy. The topic for our January 9, 2018 presentation and a brief biography follows. The topic is Integrative Health Coaching by Shelley Brophy, MA, CIHC. Shelley Brophy is also a DUKE Certified Integrative Health Coach practicing in East Texas. Additionally, she has a Master’s degree in counseling, is a trained and experienced grief counselor, a successful entrepreneur, and a classically trained chef having extensive experience with a variety of healthy diets including those addressing diabetes, allergies and food intolerances. In her spare time, Shelley enjoys serving her community, traveling when her schedule permits, and has been a hospice volunteer for over 20 years with special training for children and families, and patients dealing with Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Pictured from left to right are Modupe Sokunbi, M.D., President of the Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical County Society, and Mayor Shelley Brophy.
Dr. Sydney Kroll was guest speaker at a recent meeting of the Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society that was held at Nacogdoches Medical Center on February 13, 2018. Dr. Sydney Kroll is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with Pineywoods Psychological Services. Her presentation was on “Why would I refer to a Clinical Psychologist.”
Members of the County Medical Society at the February Meeting
Ginger Stephens was the guest speaker at a recent joint meeting of the Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Alliance which was held at the Fredonia Hotel on November 14th. The program presented was on Opioid Epidemic. Ginger Stephens is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. Pictured from Left to Right are Andrea Tate, Modupe Sokunbi, M.D., President of the Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society, and Guest Speaker and Counselor, Ginger Stephens.
The Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society honored retiring members Larry Walker, M.D. Dr. Walker was recognized for 44 years of service to the people of Nacogdoches County and surrounding counties. From left are Larry Walker, M.D., Modupe Sokunbi, M.D. President of the Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society, and Mrs. Diane Walker.
The Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical honored retiring members at its June 12th meeting. From Left are Mrs. Alicia Coffman, Modupe Sokunbi, M.D. President of Nacogdoches/San Augustine County Medical Society, Dennis Coffman, M.D. retiring member of Family Practice and Allergy. Dr. Coffman was recognized for forty three years of service and dedication to the people of Nacogdoches County and surrounding counties.
The Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society recently welcomed new members at its June meeting. Pictured are Andrew Hurst, M.D. Orthopedic Surgeon, Modupe Sokunbi, M.D. President of Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society, and Kristen Hurst, M.D. Pediatric Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialist.
Scott Brawley (Right) Disaster Program Manager for the Deep East Territory, spoke recently to the members of the Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society about American Red Cross and their role in Disaster Management.
Robert Ford, Emergency Manager for Nacogdoches City and Tara Triana the Nacogdoches County Emergency Management Coordinator, spoke recently at the meeting of the Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society about their response to Hurricane Harvey. They also discussed the emergency management during times of Natural Disasters, Manmade Disasters, and Natural Emergencies. Pictured from left are Robert Ford, Modupe Sokunbi, M.D., President of the Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society and Tara Triana.
The Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society honored returning member Dr. Winston Bolinger, M.D. Dr. Bolinger was recognized for 41 years of service to the people of Nacogdoches and surrounding counties. Pictured from left to right are Camille Bolinger, Winston Bolinger, M.D., and Modupe Sokunbi, M.D.
Pictured above is Dr. Winston Bolinger accepting his plaque at the recent meeting of the Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society.
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