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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.
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Events
The Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society honored retiring member Dr. Arlis Hibbard, Ear, Nose, Throat Specialist 1988-2023 for his hard work, dedication and commitment to the people of Nacogdoches and surrounding counties. He was presented with a plaque recognizing his many years of service and a portrait of himself.
Pictured are Dr. Arliss Hibbard and Dr. Modupe Sokunbi.
The Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society had their February meeting on August 13, 2024 at Clear Springs Restaurant.
The presenter was Rodolfo J. Oviedo, MD, FACS, FASMBS, FICS, DABS, Medical Director of Bariatric Surgical Services and Robotics Program at Nacogdoches Medical Center.
The topic was: FORGOTTEN PANDEMIC – OBESITY A CURABLE DISEASE.
Dr. Sanderson, Mrs. Sanderson, Karen Gulespie, Dr. Mike Mollot, Dr. Travis Mast, Mrs. Lupe Mast, Dr. Kavita Vyas, Dr. Shyam Vyas, Dr. T.C. Grohman, Dr. Ed Ferren, Mrs, Ferren, Dr. Dolamu Sokunbi, Dr. Modupe Sokunbi, Dr. Rodolfo Oviedo, Mallorie Wagstaff, and Connor Timmons. Present but not in picture are Dr. Shail Vyas and Arya Vyas.
The speaker at the Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society is Dr. Rodolfo Oviedo pictured with Dr. Modupe Sokunbi (President of the Society).
The members of Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society participated in the Annual Summer Picnic on Tuesday July 16, 2024 at Nacogdoches Medical Center.
Food, Fun, Friendships.
Present were Dr. Modupe Sokunbi, Dr. Mike Randle, Dr. Aaron Polk, Dr. Chris Gayden, Dr. Carey Lindermann, and Jeff Patterson CEO NMC.
Food, Fun, Friendships.
Present were Dr. Modupe Sokunbi, Dr. Mike Randle, Dr. Aaron Polk, Dr. Chris Gayden, Dr. Carey Lindermann, and Jeff Patterson CEO NMC.
The presenter was Shannon Vogel, MS FHIMSS, Associate Vice President, Health Information Technology
The topic discussed was AUGMENTED INTELLIGENCE IN HEALTH CARE.
Thank you to Connie Webster and Sara Regalado for all the help at the Ambassador Program and for featuring us on TMA Facebook page.
Thank you so much for all your help and support of our County Medical Society. Please thank Ms. Shannon Vogel - excellent presentation. It was timely and informative. Very Stimulating. There was great feedback from our members. They were quite enthusiastic and of course Ms. Shannon Vogel was brilliant and engaging.
Present at the meeting are:
1. Dr. Modupe Sokunbi, President
2. Dr. T.C. Grohman
3. Dr. Kim Procell
4. Dr. Mary Barnette
5. Mr. Mike Kinman
6. Dr. Chris Gayden
7. Dr. Loyd Whitley
8. Kristi Whitley
9. Dr. Hutsell
10. Dr. Ryan Head
11. Dr. Brian Glymph
12. Dr. Shyam Vyas
13. Dr. Kavita Vyas
14. Dr. Shail Vyas
15. Dr. Rodolfo J. Oviedo
16. Dr. Warthan
17. Mrs. Warthan
18. Dr. Brian Drake
19. Dr. Michael Mollot
20. Karen Gillespie
21. Dr. Dolamu Sokunbi
22. Dr. Keith Fishbeck
23. Dr. Ed Ferren
24. Mrs. Ferren
Happy National Doctors’ Day
“The practice of medicine is an art, not a trade; a calling, not a business; a calling in which your heart will be exercised equally with your head.”
~ Sir William Osler
(Physician and Founding Professor of Johns Hopkins Hospital, Considered to be the “Father of Modern Medicine”)
Dear Nacogdoches – San Augustine County Medical Society,
I greatly appreciate each member of the Nacogdoches – San Augustine County Medical Society. On March 30th, we recognize National Doctors’ Day and celebrate the invaluable role physicians play. Thank you so very much for your dedication and service to the Nacogdoches – San Augustine County Medical Society and the communities we serve. As we continue to navigate unprecedented times, you have demonstrated grit and resilience as you continue to faithfully serve our patients and provide comfort and hope to our communities.
While National Doctors’ Day only comes once a year, I am always grateful for your teamwork and devotion to our Society’s mission and vision. Thank you once again for your outstanding work. I wish each of you a Happy National Doctors’ Day!
Sincerely,
Modupe Sokunbi, M.D.
President
Nacogdoches – San Augustine County Medical Society
Members of the Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society celebrated National Doctors’ Day 2024 at NMC Health Network.
The Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society met on December 14, 2023, at the BARN.
Present at the Christmas party were:
- Dr. Modupe Sokunbi ( President)
- Dr. Dolamu Sokunbi
- Dr. Mike Randle
- Mrs. Kristy Randle
- Dr. Lyndsey Laurich
- Dr. Chad Laurich
- Dr. Rodolfo Oviedo
- Mrs. Oviedo
- Dr. Jonathan Polk
- Mrs. Polk
- Dr. Keith Fishbeck
- Dr. Carey Lindermann
- Dr. Sanderson
- Mrs. Sanderson
- Dr. Arlis Hibbard
- Mrs. Hibbard
- Dr. Kavita Vyas
- Dr. Shyam Vyas
- Dr. Ed Tanhui
- Dr. Brian Glymph
- Dr. Kim Procell
- Dr. Travis Mast
- Dr. Lupe Mast
- Dr. Ben Thompson
- Mrs. Thompson
- Dr. Loyd Whitley
- Mrs, Kristi Whitley
- Dr. Rachel Cline
- Dr. Eric Cline
- Dr. Mark Cline
- Mrs. Becky Cline
- Dr. Mike Mollot
- Karen Gillespie
- Dr. Kenneth Jurist
- Kristi Sutton
- Dr. Ryan Head
- Dr. Rachel Head
- Dr. Jenny Ravenscroft
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The Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society had their February meeting on February 13, 2024 at Clear Springs Restaurant. The presenter was Kemisha Williams – Assistant General Counsel with Texas Medical Board. The topic discussed was Texas Medical Board Update 2024. Thank you to Ms. Sandra Ramirez for facilitating the presentation.
Present at the Meeting are:
Dr.
Modupe Sokunbi – President
Dr.
Dolamu Sokunbi
Dr.
T.C. Grohman
Dr.
Mike Randle
Dr.
Rodolfo Oviedo
Dr.
Eric Cline
Dr.
Rachel Cline
Dr.
Mike Mollot
Karen
Gillespie
Dr.
Kenneth Jurist
Kristi
Sutton
Dr.
Arlis Hibbard
Mrs.
Hibbard
Dr.
Aaron Polk
Dr.
Binusha Moitheennazima
Dr.
Ahammed Hashim
Dr.
Ed Tanhui
Jane
Schmidt, PA student UTMB Galveston currently on Pediatric Rotation with
Dr. Modupe Sokunbi.
Officers
Johnathan Polk, MD
Modupe Sokunbi, MD, FAAP
NSACMS President
626 Russell Blvd Ste A
Nacogdoches, TX 75965-1246
Hilton Yee, MD
Kyle McMorries, MD
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