The weariness of the past year and a half has weighed on all of us. Cancellation of elective procedures, PPE shortages, and waiting for COVID vaccines are all challenges that we have endured. Now, as social activities have started up
Introducing the WSRS Mentorship Program
We are excited to announce the launch of the Washington State Radiological Society Mentorship Program. The goal of the program is to provide valuable networking and educational opportunities to WSRS trainee members across Washington state. The mentors will get the satisfaction
2021 Day of Advocacy Virtual Event on February 16
Registration is closed. Thank you to everyone who joined us! In lieu of WSRS’s traditional “Day of Advocacy in Olympia,” please join us on February 16 at 10am for a Zoom meeting with Nick Streuli, Executive Director of External Affairs for
WSRS President’s Viewbox: December 2020
Dear WSRS members, Thank you for the opportunity to serve as your WSRS President. I am grateful and honored for the opportunity to represent you and the other radiologists of Washington State. I am equally thankful for the chance to
Welcome the New WSRS Executive Board
Thank you to everyone who attended our first ever virtual annual meeting on Saturday, November 14! Please help us congratulate our new executive officers: PRESIDENT: Sammy Chu, MD, FACR VICE PRESIDENT: Jennifer Favinger, MD TREASURER: Edward Kim, MD SECRETARY: Rachel
ACR Virtual Town Hall on October 29
Register for ACR Town Hall to Address Medicare Cuts Be sure to attend the ACR Virtual Town Hall on Thursday, October 29 from 5–6pm PT to discuss the Medicare payment cuts that are expected to begin on Jan. 1, 2021.
Registration is OPEN for the WSRS 2020 Annual Meeting
Register TODAY for the WSRS 2020 Annual Meeting Saturday, November 14, 2020 8:00am – 12:30 pm Online via Zoom Webinar Please join us for our first ever virtual meeting, a half day of hot topics and timely updates, including presentations from
Campaign Finance Webinar: Wednesday, September 23
Thank you to everyone who joined us on Wednesday, September 23 at 7:00pm PT for our first fall webinar. Just in time for the general election, WSRS lobbyist Jim Hedrick will cover several topics, including: How Campaigns are Financed Regulatory
SBI Recommendations for a Thoughtful Return to Caring for Patients
The Breast Imaging Task Force of the WSRS fully endorses the recent statement put forth by the Society of Breast Imaging which outlines a thoughtful and sensible approach to re-opening of breast imaging services during these uncertain times. We strongly
A message from the WSRS Board
Dear Members, As you are aware, the Washington State government has taken several measures to slow the coronavirus pandemic, such as social distancing and a pause on all elective medical procedures. The latter includes non-urgent imaging studies and screening examinations.