Washington State Medical Association (WSMA)

Washington State Medical Association (WSMA) Nearly 13,000 physicians, physician assistants, and medical students working to make Washington the best place to practice medicine and to receive care.

Flu activity continues to increase in WA, but it's not too late to get your ! The West Coast Health Alliance continues ...
01/16/2026

Flu activity continues to increase in WA, but it's not too late to get your ! The West Coast Health Alliance continues to recommend flu shots for everyone 6 months and older, including during pregnancy. More info on vaccine recommendations: https://bit.ly/3Z9QjTx

Over the past decade, the Seattle/King County Clinic has provided free medical, dental, and vision care to 33,000+ patie...
01/16/2026

Over the past decade, the Seattle/King County Clinic has provided free medical, dental, and vision care to 33,000+ patients. The clinic depends on volunteers to make this vital service possible. Use your skills to make an impact at the 2026 clinic, April 23-26 at Seattle Center: https://seattlecenter.org/skcclinic/volunteers/

Registration is now open for the 2026 WSMA Leadership Development Conference! wsma.org/LDC. This year, speakers and pres...
01/15/2026

Registration is now open for the 2026 WSMA Leadership Development Conference! wsma.org/LDC.

This year, speakers and presentations will look at leadership from underexplored angles, including:
- How to show leadership as community health advocates.
- Using communication technologies to elevate physician voices and evidence-based health information.
- How to harness cutting-edge solutions to social drivers of health.

This weekend family-friendly event, held at Campbell's Resort on the shore of Lake Chelan, is open to physicians, physician assistants, and health care teams at all leadership levels, whether you work in a large system or a small practice. Learn more and register at wsma.org/LDC.

Patients: Do you have questions about where to get evidence-based information about vaccine schedules, public health, nu...
01/14/2026

Patients: Do you have questions about where to get evidence-based information about vaccine schedules, public health, nutrition, or just general health guidance online? Get links to WSMA's trusted health partners and guidance by topic at: https://bit.ly/4nTDTtS.

Education drives better care. This Jan. 23 is Healthcare Continuing Education Professionals Day™, a day dedicated to cel...
01/14/2026

Education drives better care. This Jan. 23 is Healthcare Continuing Education Professionals Day™, a day dedicated to celebrating the programs and professionals who help strengthen physician confidence and improve patient outcomes through . As an accrediting organization, the WSMA is grateful to the many organizations we work with that are committed to providing lifelong learning for physicians and clinicians.

Help celebrate with the Alliance for Continuing Education in the Health Professions: https://bit.ly/3NIIrG7.

At this time, the WSMA cautions against the new CDC revisions to child vaccines. We urge Washington families to continue...
01/09/2026

At this time, the WSMA cautions against the new CDC revisions to child vaccines. We urge Washington families to continue following recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Read the statement: https://bit.ly/4pyWDz0

Catch up on new episodes of WSMA podcasts and earn CME! Topics include: From our Wellness series:🎧 Coaching Programs to ...
01/07/2026

Catch up on new episodes of WSMA podcasts and earn CME! Topics include:
From our Wellness series:
🎧 Coaching Programs to Improve Wellness
🎧 Stress Less: Tools for Clinician Well-Being and Compassion
🎧 Trauma-Informed Care

From our Better Prescribing, Better Treatment series on opioid prescribing:
🎧 Telemedicine and Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder
🎧 OUD Treatment in Tribal Clinics
🎧 Injectable Buprenorphine Prescribing

Access the episodes here: https://bit.ly/4jpAUYG

01/06/2026

On January 5, 2026, the Acting Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention signed a decision memorandum to revise the Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule and significantly reduce the number of vaccinations routinely recommended for all U.S. children. This decision did not follow established procedure for vaccine policy recommendations and threatens an increase in vaccine-preventable diseases in children nationwide. Children getting sick from the diseases prevented by recommended immunizations leads to missed school for children, missed work for parents, and even hospitalization and death in some children.

Read the statement at https://heyor.ca/mZyd9o

The Washington State Department of Health encourages all Washington residents to protect themselves by getting updated v...
01/02/2026

The Washington State Department of Health encourages all Washington residents to protect themselves by getting updated vaccines for COVID-19 and flu. It’s not too late to vaccinate. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4s1tIWx

Is your New Year's resolution to develop your leadership skills? We're offering two options for our "101" Physician Lead...
12/31/2025

Is your New Year's resolution to develop your leadership skills? We're offering two options for our "101" Physician Leadership Course in 2026, both led by Ed Walker, MD. Designed with a physician's busy schedule in mind, only three in-person classes are required with the remainder conducted online. Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/4iK21xp

Q: Can I get the flu and COVID-19 vaccines at the same time?A: Yes. It's important to get both vaccines as soon as you c...
12/30/2025

Q: Can I get the flu and COVID-19 vaccines at the same time?
A: Yes. It's important to get both vaccines as soon as you can. It’s not too late to vaccinate. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4s1tIWx

This holiday season, the WSMA is thankful for our compassionate physicians who show up every day to spend time with pati...
12/24/2025

This holiday season, the WSMA is thankful for our compassionate physicians who show up every day to spend time with patients, to provide the best quality care, and to heal and save lives. Whether they are navigating a routine health appointment or a more complex procedure, physicians are there for patients every step of the way. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Q0dD1O

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