Allegheny County Medical Society

11/13/2025

The Allegheny County Medical Society extends our sincere gratitude to the sponsors of the 2025 ACMS Distinguished Awards.

Your support helps us recognize and celebrate the physicians and healthcare professionals who make a lasting impact on our community.

Thank you for helping us honor excellence in medicine and service. 🩺

Allegheny Health Network
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
UPMC
St. Clair Health
Tucker Arensberg PC

11/12/2025

The 2025 ACMS Distinguished Awards are tomorrow! ✨

We look forward to celebrating the dedication, innovation, and compassionate care of physicians across Allegheny County.

📍 UPMC Club – Acrisure Stadium
📅 Thursday, November 13�
⏰ 6 PM

We can’t wait to see you there!

11/11/2025

Janice Goldsborough, Medical Advocacy Coordinator at the Women's Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh, was recently featured in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for her dedication to supporting survivors of intimate partner violence.

As the 2025 recipient of the ACMS Benjamin Rush Individual Award, Janice is recognized for her compassion, advocacy, and unwavering commitment to improving community health and safety.

We’re honored to celebrate her impact and the countless lives she’s touched through her work.

Click the link below to read the full article!

https://www.post-gazette.com/life/goodness/2025/11/06/domestic-violence-janice-goldsborough-allegheny-county-medical-awards/stories/202511090004

In some of the survivors Janice Goldsborough meets, she catches a fleeting glimpse of her daughter — and it stops her cold. Her breath catches, and...

11/11/2025

It’s time to renew your ACMS membership!

Don’t miss out on continued access to exclusive resources, advocacy, and member benefits that support you and your practice.

Renew today at www.pamedsoc.org to stay connected with your state and county medical society.

Have questions? The ACMS team and the Knowledge Center are here to help — contact knowledgecenter@pamedsoc.org.

11/10/2025

A heartfelt thank you to Allegheny Health Network and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield for their incredible support as Platinum Sponsors of the 2025 Distinguished Awards! 💙

Your dedication to advancing innovative care, empowering physicians, and strengthening the health of our communities makes this celebration of medical excellence possible.

We’re proud to stand alongside you in honoring the extraordinary leaders shaping the future of healthcare in our region.

11/06/2025

Congratulations to the 2025–2026 ACMS Foundation Grant Award Recipients!💙

This year, we’re proud to award grants to 15 incredible organizations dedicated to improving health, wellness, and access to care throughout Allegheny County.

Thank you for making a lasting impact in our community!















The Children’s Institute Foundation

11/04/2025

Dr. Kirsten Lin, was recently featured in NHM Magazine’s article “Women Shaping the Future of Healthcare in Pittsburgh.”

Dr. Lin, ACMS President-Elect, shared how her experience inspired her to co-found Direct Care Physicians of Pittsburgh — a model built on accessibility, trust, and genuine patient connection.

We’re proud to see her recognized for her leadership and dedication to redefining what compassionate, patient-centered care looks like in our region.

Click the link below to read the full feature!

https://www.nhmmag.com/post/women-shaping-the-future-of-healthcare-in-pittsburgh

Though women make up the majority of the healthcare workforce globally, they remain underrepresented in leadership positions.

11/03/2025

Got scrubs you no longer wear? From November 3rd - December 13th, ACMS is collecting new and gently used medical scrubs to support Dress for Success Pittsburgh. Your donation can help Dress for Success Pittsburgh clients feel prepared and confident for work and training opportunities!

Q: How can you participate?
Just drop off your scrubs at the ACMS office, and we’ll take care of the rest! Or let us know that you have scrubs, and we will arrange to come get them! Please call 412-321-5030 or email hthon@acms.org.

Q: Where do the scrubs go?
All donations go directly to Dress for Success, where clients can shop the boutique and pick out scrubs that help them succeed in their careers.

Be a part of this wonderful annual tradition and help us make a difference! For more info, reach out to Haley Thon at hthon@acms.org.

10/31/2025

October may be ending, but breast health awareness should never stop.

Dr. Sharon Goldstein shares what everyone should know about warning signs, check-ups, and screenings — because early detection matters.

Take a minute to learn, listen, and protect your health.

10/30/2025

Thank you, Allegheny Health Network and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, for your Platinum Sponsorship of the 2025 Distinguished Awards! 💙

Your continued commitment to innovation, excellence, and community care helps us celebrate the leaders shaping the future of Pittsburgh medicine.

10/29/2025

We are honored to recognize Dr. Maria D. Gioia as the recipient of the 2025 ACMS Nathaniel Bedford Primary Care Award. 💙

A compassionate clinician, educator, and leader, Dr. Gioia exemplifies excellence in Family Medicine through her dedication to patient-centered care, mentorship, and community health.

As Medical Director of Allegheny Health Network Forbes Family Medicine and Associate Program Director for the residency program, she guides both clinical operations and the next generation of physicians with empathy and innovation. She is shaping the future of Family Medicine while advocating for women, children, the LGBTQ+ community, and those facing health inequities.

From guiding Walk With A Doc and pioneering nature-prescription research to serving on the Pennsylvania Academy of Family Physicians (PAFP) Board, Dr. Gioia’s impact reaches far and wide—empowering patients, colleagues, and communities alike