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Member News

NEW MEMBERS Back row, second from left: John Allbert, MD, along with other OB/GYN physicians, advocated for
doctors and patients while attending theWhite CoatWednesday in Raleigh.
Courtney A. Castoro, MD
Anesthesiology The MCMS MECK-PAC Board seeks to identify, educate and support those
Providence Anesthesiology candidates who have a real understanding of the issues physicians face in caring for
Associates patients, and who support legislation that positively impacts the practice of medicine.
131 Providence Road #200 These issues include, but are not limited to, medical malpractice reform, payment and
Charlotte, NC 28207 contract negotiations, pay for performance and scope of practice.
704-749-5800
University of Arizona, 2010 MECK-PAC is truly a grassroots organization. Decisions to support candidates are
made at the “ground level” by physicians who serve on the MECK-PAC Board. There is
Maycie Elchoufi, MD careful study of a candidate’s positions in order to determine the candidate’s philosophy
Internal Medicine regarding medical and health care issues.
Eastern Virginia Medical School,
2002 The MECK-PAC Board continues to work with elected officials and is watchful for
any legislation that may impact the practice of medicine. MECK-PAC is a State PAC,
Upcoming Meetings and it is not currently allowed to contribute to those individuals seeking election to
& Events federal office.

JULY/AUGUST Now is the time for Mecklenburg County physicians to get involved and help ensure
better government and quality health care for our patients, our community and our
Meetings are at the MCMS office unless otherwise noted. families. Please continue to support our efforts on behalf of all doctors.

n Wednesday, July 4 John Allbert, MD John Williford, Jr., MD
MCMS office closed for Independence Day. Co-chairman Co-chairman

n Tuesday, July 10 If you are a member of the MCMS and would like to be involved on the
MedLink meeting. MECK-PAC Board, contact Stephanie Smith at ssmith@meckmed.org.
Community Care Partners of Greater You can contribute online at www.meckmed.org
Mecklenburg or send a personal check to MECK-PAC,
4701 Hedgemore Drive, Charlotte 1112 Harding Place, Suite 200,
8:30 a.m. Charlotte, NC 28204.

n Monday, July 16
Executive Committee meeting.
5:45 p.m.

n Thursday, July 19
CAMGMA meeting.
Myers Park Baptist Church Cornwell Center
Noon

n Monday, July 23
September magazine deadline.

n Monday, July 23
MCMS Board meeting.
5:15 p.m.-dinner, 5:45 p.m. meeting.

n T. uesday, Aug. 14
MedLink meeting.
Community Care Partners of Greater
Mecklenburg
4701 Hedgemore Drive, Charlotte
8:30 a.m.

n Monday, Aug. 20
Executive Committee meeting.
5:45 p.m.

n Wednesday, Aug. 22
October magazine deadline.

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