Fleur-De-Lis Connection Volume 27, Issue 9 | Page 3

KMA MEETING CON’T Burns, MD, GLMS Board Chair Bob Couch, MD, MBA, Mary Helen Davis, MD, Brian Sosnin, DO, GLMS Secretary Mona Taylor, MD, Vaughn Payne, MD, Susan Bornstein, MD, KMA Board Chair Randy Schrodt, MD, and many more. With the election of KMA President Nancy Swikert, MD, and the reelection of KMA Speaker of the House Bruce Scott, MD, the KMA has CATO LUNCHEON TALKS SEXUALITY IN SENIORS the leadership to take important steps into the next year. Other KMA officers for the 2016-17 year include President-Elect Maurice Oakley, MD, Vice President Brent Wright, MD, and Secretary-Treasurer Linda Gleis, MD. This year’s KMA Annual Meeting continued last year’s change to a weekend format with registration and opening meetings taking place on Friday, the leadership academy, KMA reference committee and leadership dinner on Saturday, and society caucuses and KMA House of Delegates concluding the weekend on Sunday. Specialty group sessions and ICD-10 training concluded the annual event on Monday. See more pictures from this years meeting at www.flickr.com/photos/glms1/ KUDOS TO MEMBERS Timir Banerjee, MD, recieved the Jefferson Award from WDRB. The Jefferson Awards recognize volunteers who transform lives and strengthen communities through dedication and service. Dr. Charles Oberst introduces the Fall CATO meeting. The 2016 Fall CATO Meeting took place during the KMA Annual Meeting at the Marriott Louisville East on Friday, Sept. 9. The topic of conversation this year was “Sexuality in Seniors” and the discussion was led by Ganesh Kartha, MD, of First Urology in Louisville. The CATO Meeting was hosted by GLMS and introduced by Chair Charles Oberst, MD. More than 40 physicians and their spouses attended the educational presentation to socialize, enjoy a meal provided by GLMS and increase their knowledge base in communication information to elderly patients regarding intimacy and sexual dysfunction. Thank you to all those who attended the event. GLMS NEWS SEPTEMBER 2016 John Roberts, MD, was recognized for completing the Kentucky Medical Association’s Community Connector Leadership Program. Upon completion of this prestigious program, participants strengthen their leadership presence in the community and are better equipped to raise the awareness of fellow leaders on the issues affecting the medical profession. Bruce Scott, MD, was re-elected as Speaker of the House of Delegates for the Kentucky Medical Association. Monalisa Tailor, MD, was recognized for completing the Kentucky Medical Association’s Community Connector Leadership Program. Upon completion of this prestigious program, participants strengthen their leadership presence in the community and are better equipped to raise the awareness of fellow leaders on the issues affecting the medical profession. 3