Erie County (PA) Medical Society

Check out the newest post on Reflections on Erie Medicine! 🩺

In “History of Urology in Erie County,” Dr. Peter Lund explores the history and evolution of urologic care in Erie County, highlighting the physicians and developments that helped shape this important area of medicine in our community.

Take a step back in time and discover another chapter of Erie’s rich medical history!

🔗 Read the full blog post here:
https://www.eriecountymedicalsociety.org/post/history-of-urology-in-erie-county

Did you check out our newest Reflections on Erie Medicine blog post? 🩺📖

The Vineyard Dreams of a Sicilian/American Boy: Joseph M. Faso M.D.
By Dr. John C. Reilly

Take a step back in time and discover the story of Dr. Joseph M. Faso—a reflection that celebrates his journey, experiences, and lasting connection to the Erie medical community.

👉 Read the full story and explore Reflections on Erie Medicine today!
https://www.eriecountymedicalsociety.org/post/the-vineyard-dreams-of-a-sicilian-american-boy-joseph-m-faso-m-d

📚 Love to Read? Connect with ECMS!

ECMS is exploring a Book Club, and we’d love to know if you’re interested!

Our first featured read would be The Small and the Mighty by Sharon McMahon. Join fellow ECMS members for great conversation, connection, and community beyond medicine.

📬 Miss our latest member communication? Catch up here:
https://conta.cc/4vsIl5M

⏰ See You in ONE HOUR!

Join the Erie County Medical Society for a special community discussion with Congressman Ro Khanna focused on rural healthcare and the healthcare affordability crisis.

🩺 Clinicians, medical students, patients, and community members are all welcome!

No registration required — come join the conversation and help ensure Erie’s voice is heard.

📬 Event details: https://conta.cc/4fpl5PY

See you soon!

🍻 Connect with Erie’s Medical Community!

Med students, residents, physicians, and friends of ECMS — join us for a relaxed summer evening at the ECMS Med Student/Resident Social Mixer! 🩺☀️

Come meet new faces, reconnect with colleagues, and build connections across Erie’s medical community at The Brewerie at Union Station.

📅 Friday, August 21
⏰ 6–9 PM
📍 The Brewerie at Union Station

✨ ECMS Members: FREE
🎓 Med Students & Residents: FREE, regardless of membership status
🎟️ Non-Members & Guests: $15
🍴 Hors d’Oeuvres and cash bar available

⏰ Registration closes August 14!

Bring a colleague, make a new connection, and join us for a great summer evening. We can’t wait to see you there!

🔗 Register today:
https://pci.jotform.com/form/262033686869167

💡 Help Shape Future CME Opportunities with ECMS!

What topics would you like to learn more about?

The Erie County Medical Society wants your input as we plan future CME programming for our members and the Erie medical community. Whether there’s an emerging healthcare issue you want to explore, a clinical update you’d find valuable, a practice management topic you’d like addressed, or a speaker you’d love to hear from—we want to know!

📋 Submit your CME topic ideas today:
https://form.jotform.com/261906356746163

Your feedback helps us create educational opportunities that are relevant, timely, and meaningful to physicians throughout Erie County.

💬 Have an idea? Share it with us!

📣 Make an Impact—Become an ECMS Health Expo Sponsor!

Join the Erie County Medical Society for our Back to School Health Expo and put your organization in front of local families while supporting health, wellness, and back-to-school readiness in our community! 🍎🩺

📅 Saturday, August 22, 2026
⏰ 11 AM–2 PM
📍 Millcreek Mall

Sponsorship is a great opportunity to:
✨ Increase your brand visibility
🤝 Connect with hundreds of families and local businesses
❤️ Support a trusted community health initiative

With sponsorship and vendor opportunities available at multiple levels, there’s a way for organizations of all sizes to get involved!

📣 Register with us today as a sponsor and help us build a healthier community—together!

https://www.jotform.com/260405436606150

Questions? Contact [email protected]

🚨 Happening TONIGHT! Join the Conversation on Healthcare in Erie

The Erie County Medical Society invites clinicians, medical students, patients, and members of the Erie community to join us tonight for a special discussion with Congressman Ro Khanna focused on the state of rural healthcare and the healthcare affordability crisis.

This open, discussion-based event is your opportunity to share experiences, perspectives, and concerns about the healthcare challenges impacting Erie and the surrounding region.

🗣️ Your voice matters! Come be part of the conversation and help ensure the perspectives of our local healthcare community are heard.

All are welcome — and registration is not required!

📬 Missed our most recent communication? Catch up on the details here! 👇

https://conta.cc/4fpl5PY

We hope to see you tonight!

Join us for PAMED’s August Practice Administrator Meeting on Wednesday, August 12 at 1 p.m. This free session is open to PAMED practice administrator and physician members and offers 2 hours of continuing education for practice administrators.

You'll hear timely updates from PAMED’s Health Care Operations team and expert panelists on topics that impact your practice every day, including:
• Government relations
• Regulatory issues
• Payer updates

👉 Register now: https://buff.ly/GOCaov3