Bexar County Medical Society

The Bexar County Medical Society hosted its first 1853 Club luncheon of 2025 this past January. Presenter Zachary Clark, CFP, Vice President and Financial Advisor at Aspect Wealth Management, spoke on “Smart Home, Smartphone to Enhance Senior Living.” If you are a retired or life BCMS member interested in joining the 1853 Club, email [email protected] or call 210-301-4391. Learn more about the 1853 Club in this month’s San Antonio Medicine: https://lnkd.in/ewHbFeX5

February 24th to March 2nd is Eating Disorder Awareness Week. In recognition of this week, we would like to highlight the article “Social Media Shapes the Body and Mind.” The article discusses how social media may impact those susceptible to eating disorders in either a harmful or helpful manner. Read the article in this month’s edition of San Antonio Medicine: https://lnkd.in/ekei4AjZ

The BCMS Leadership & Wellness Masterclass Series has their next webinar scheduled for Tuesday, February 25. This free CME webinar opportunity covers the topic of “How to Strengthen Decisions that Elevate Your Work & Life.” Register today: https://lnkd.in/ghKsCsJ4

This month’s edition of San Antonio Medicine features the article “Detecting Eating Disorders: Where Medical and Mental Health Converge.” This article covers how eating disorders often result in significant medical comorbidities and how physicians, dieticians, and mental health specialists may work together to help treat an eating disorder patient. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/evQjhikz

The Bexar County Medical Society Alliance announced their 2025 Steering Committee at the 2025 BCMS Joint Installation of Officers and welcomed members to join and be the family of medicine. BCMS Alliance 2025 Steering Committee: Katrina Theis; Victoria Kohler-Webb, Immediate Past President; Jenny Shepherd, Acting President and TMAA President; Daniel Henkes; Neha Shah. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e5Ac28w9

February is American Heart Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., so this Valentine’s Day, put your heart first by living a heart-healthy lifestyle. Learn more about American Heart Month from the Nation Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: https://lnkd.in/gmTBQiiq

Over 2,000 children in Bexar County need your support. Make a difference in a child's life as a CASA volunteer Advocate. No special background needed—just a heart for helping.?CASA provides all the training and support you need! Learn how to volunteer at https://lnkd.in/g2FvaYB3

UT Health San Antonio’s Child Psychiatry Access Network (CPAN) invites you to this free CME opportunity. The one hour virtual session will be on “Fueling the Game: Recognizing Eating Disorders in Athletes” and is scheduled February 18, 2025. Register here: https://lnkd.in/dwd-ne4

Last week, a delegation from BCMS joined other physicians from across Texas for First Tuesdays at the Capital. The Texas Legislature meets every odd-numbered year for 140 consecutive days. Legislators need to hear from you - their physician, medical student, and alliance constituents - during the session to understand how proposed legislation can potentially impact the practice of medicine in Texas. Upcoming 2025 First Tuesdays at the Capitol dates are: March 4, April 1, & May 6. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gUNSBiNz

The 2025 BCMS Joint Installation of Officers was held on Saturday, January 25, at TSAOG Orthopedics. There, Dr. John M. Shepherd was sworn in as the 2025 BCMS President, Dr. David N. Henkes was awarded the Golden Aesculapius Lifetime Service Award, and Drs. Adam V. Ratner and Abe Rodriguez received Distinguished Service Awards. Read more about the event in San Antonio Medicine: https://lnkd.in/eDcEyGwx