Texas Medicine Volume 120, Number 8 – October 2024
TEXPAC
Power PAC (pages 16-21)
TEXPAC works to advance TMA’s mission through political education, activism, and election of medicine-friendly candidates. By Jason Jarrett and Alisa Pierce
One Voice (pages 22-25)
With help from individual physicians and county medical societies, TEXPAC’s robust candidate evaluation process ensures medicine’s interests come first. By Alisa Pierce
Physician Assistance (page 27)
Meet the six physicians currently serving in the Texas Legislature or a statewide office.
A Party for Medicine (pages 28-29)
TMA Alliance President Jenny Shepherd’s events bolster TEXPAC visibility and membership with a dose of fun. By Alisa Pierce
Other stories: Community outreach
On Call for Little Heads (pages 30-37)
Upon its 30th anniversary and 400,000 helmets given away, Hard Hats for Little Heads continues to help stop preventable head injuries. B Alisa Pierce
Smart Money (pages 38-41)
TMA’s Vaccines Defend What Matters’ grants cover costs to combat vaccine hesitancy, low vaccination rates. By Sean Price
Taking Steps Together (pages 42-47)
Walk with a Doc events bring physicians and patients together to spur physical activity and build community bonds. By Hannah Wisterman
Tip of the Hat (page 48)
Hard Hats for Little Heads founder Larry Driver, MD, helped make helmet-wearing kids a common sight. By Jason Jarrett
Also in the issue:
04 TMA Advocacy: Border Health Conference
06 Rounds
Last Updated On
September 30, 2024
Originally Published On
September 30, 2024