THE WEEKLY DOSE

Dec. 4, 2016

Vol. 5, No. 47

In this Issue…

Contributions Welcome

Save the Date

Health Alert

BCMS Auto Program

Space For Lease

Support BCMS Circle of Friends Sponsors

First Command

CONTRIBUTIONS WELCOME

Please consider making a tax-deductible
gift to the BCMS Building Fund this year.

Major contributors to the building fund will be recognized in many ways including free advertising, names will be displayed on the Recognition Wall at the building, photo opportunities, plaques recognizing the contributors, and more. Consider honoring a loved one or someone special with a Legacy Gift, Honorary or Memorial gift.

*All donations are 100 percent tax deductible.

Please make the check payable to Bexar County Medical Library Association, Tax ID 74-0510530.

Bexar County Medical Society
4334 North Loop 1604 West, Ste 200
San Antonio, TX 78249

SAVE THE DATE

BCMS Officer Installation

honoring

Dr. Leah Jacobson, 2017 BCMS President

and

Lori Boies, 2017 BCMS Alliance President

Saturday, January 28, 2017

Reception 6 p.m. – Dinner and Program 7 p.m.

The Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway St.

HEALTH ALERT

Synthetic Marijuana

Victoria County is currently experiencing a surge of residents seeking medical care for complications after using “synthetic marijuana”.  There have been 30 cases over the past three days.  “Synthetic Marijuana”, also known as K2 or Spice, refers to a shredded plant material sprayed with man-made chemicals.   It is sold under a variety of names like “Tropic Synergy” and “Galaxy Gold” in small packets resembling potpourri.

Methods of Abuse

K2 is usually smoked in joints or pipes, but some users make it into tea.

Risks

Synthetic marijuana can be addictive.

Reporting

Call the Texas Poison Center Network at 1-800-222-1222 or visit the following website:

http://dshs.texas.gov/epidemiology/epipoison.shtm#controlled

BCMS AUTO PROGRAM

Compare the "Traditional way" to buy a vehicle with the "BCMS Auto Program way"

Traditional way 1. Decide you need a new vehicle. 2. Take time to visit multiple dealerships. 3. Deal with all the different salespeople.  4. Visit more dealers to find the perfect vehicle. 5.  You find the vehicle.  6. Now the negotiation starts. 7. The going back and forth. 8. Remember, they are the professionals.  9. Now, meet the "closer". 10. You get frustrated, there must be a better way. 11. Did I get the best price?

BCMS Auto Program way: 1. Decide you need a new vehicle 2. Send the Auto Program your Online Vehicle Request 3. Enjoy a new or pre-owned vehicle! 4. Get credit approval online Online Credit Application

Three ways to access the Auto Program: 1. Complete our Online Vehicle Request 2. Call 210-301-4367  3. Email phil@bcms.org

SPACE FOR LEASE

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

BCMS Offices will be closed Dec. 23-26 during the Christmas holiday

Circle of Friends Gold Sponsor

Thank you to our BCMS Circle of Friends sponsors!

This information is sent on behalf of our sponsors but it is not an endorsement.

Donations from Circle of Friends sponsors help keep down the cost of dues and allow

BCMS to continue to provide quality service to its members.

The society continues its pledge to you and only will involve itself in

services and programs that benefit you, the member, and your patients.

Bexar County Medical Society

4334 N Loop 1604 W., Suite 200

San Antonio, TX 78249

210-301-4391

www.bcms.org

About The Weekly Dose

The Weekly Dose is a service of the Bexar County Medical Society.

Some of the suggestions conveyed may not be applicable to your practice today, 

but the goal is to offer information over time that returns value

in excess of the cost of your membership.

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