Resources Archive | Monroe Owen County Medical Society

A curated collection of health and wellness links for physicians and the public.

American Medical Association

The American Medical Association (AMA) actively supports patient care, empowering physician voices in courts and legislative bodies nationwide. The AMA dedicates itself to steering medicine towards a more equitable future, eliminating obstacles to patient care, and addressing the nation’s greatest public health crises.

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the nation’s leading science-based, data-driven, service organization that protects the public’s health.

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Healthy Schools Grant Program

The Monroe Owen County Medical Society (MOCMS) believes that a significant way to improve the overall health of our community is by providing kids with healthy-living educational opportunities at school and encouraging follow-through at home.

To advance this initiative, MOCMS developed the Healthy Schools Grant program to support Monroe and Owen County teachers and administrators in their efforts to offer K-12 students healthy living choices, including physical fitness and healthy eating activities.

Click here to learn more about the Healthy Schools Grant program, or apply online.

Indiana Department of Health

Indiana Department of Health is an official website of the Indiana State Government

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Indiana Drug Card

The Indiana Drug Card is available to all Indiana residents at no cost. Tell your patients to check out www.indianadrugcard.com to see how much money they might be able to save.

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Indiana Physician Coalition

Founded in 2020, the Indiana Physician Coalition is a statewide alliance that brings together Hoosier physicians, residents, and medical students. Its mission is to advocate for physician-led care, protecting patients from harm, increasing access to quality care, and controlling overall healthcare spending.

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The Healthy Schools Grant program provides funding to local schools in Monroe and Owen County for initiatives that promote healthy living among K-12 students. This includes activities focused on nutrition, physical activity, mental health, and overall well-being.

MOCMS organizes forums addressing pressing legislative and local medical issues. These forums provide a platform for open dialogue, allowing members to discuss challenges, share solutions, and collaborate on advocacy efforts.

Benefits include advocacy at the state and national levels, contributions to community health initiatives, access to a directory of members, forums on medical legislation, leadership opportunities, networking events, a triannual newsletter, office staff support, and representation by peers in professional and civic engagements.

MOCMS actively participates in state and national legislative processes to influence policies that positively impact the medical profession and healthcare delivery, working to create a favorable environment for medical practice and enhance patient care.

Members are encouraged to join executive committees, attend meetings, and assume leadership roles within the association. These opportunities allow members to contribute to decision-making and shape the direction of the society. Please feel free to contact us for more information.

MOCMS hosts various social gatherings, educational forums, and annual meetings that allow physicians to engage with their peers, share experiences, and collaborate on common goals. These events foster professional relationships and personal connections.

The annual directory, which includes detailed contact information and areas of specialization for active and retired members, is available upon request to all MOCMS members in print or PDF format for personal use.

The MOCMS office staff offers administrative support to members, including handling inquiries related to medical records and other medical issues, allowing physicians to focus on their clinical responsibilities.

The Monroe Owen County Medical Society (MOCMS) is a professional organization of physicians in Monroe and Owen County, Indiana, established in 1940. The society provides member physicians who practice or live in Monroe or Owen County, Indiana, with the resources they need to improve their well-being and professional status within the community.

Any physician who resides in or practices medicine in Monroe or Owen County, Indiana, that abides by the principles of medical ethics as promulgated by the AMA, can join MOCMS. Simply click here to become a member. You will be redirected to the Indiana State Medical Association (ISMA), which provides you membership to both MOCMS and ISMA.

We provide several membership options to accommodate practicing and retired physicians, as well as dues-exempt options for honorary members and those in need of financial assistance.

Any physician who resides in or practices medicine in Monroe or Owen County, Indiana, that abides by the principles of medical ethics as promulgated by the AMA, can join MOCMS. Interested physicians can apply for membership directly from our website or by visiting the ISMA.

Dues-exempt membership is available for physicians who are disabled, inactive, facing financial hardship, resident physicians, medical students, or in the military. Requests for exemption are considered on an individual basis.