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with current issues. The annual roster is enormously appreciated by
physicians and their institutions. Louisville Medicine remains very
popular, while our digital communications fit the communication
style of many early career physicians and other physicians who
prefer those delivery methods. GLMS also offers an effective set of
practice management support services, and a valued referral service.
patient advocacy
A primary feature of our patient advocacy has been our Quality
Improvement and Patient Safety Committee. Patient protection
initiatives are regularly developed by GLMS and brought to hospitals and governmental agencies at all levels. Over the past several
years, our initiative to cover the uninsured has taken many forms,
which have served the most compelling needs of patients and their
communities in this era. GLMS has recently become a strong advocate for establishing Surgery On Sunday, a volunteer free surgery
program, which now fills in missing pieces for those still uninsured.
Also, patient concerns are effectively addressed by our Grievance
Committee, Judicial Council and Peer-Review activities. Health and
wellness has been consistently promoted by the Vital Signs public
education publication, which is distributed to patients electronically.
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community service
An enduring legacy of Lelan’s tenure has been preservation of The
Old Medical School Building and its unique features, a prominent
symbol of Louisville’s interest in its history through architectural
preservation. In recent years, the Pulse of Surgery Program was
developed in conjunction with the Kentucky Science Center and
this program has become an acclaimed education tool for middle
and high school students across the state. Our smoke-free Louisville
initiatives not only have benefited individuals, but also have brought
a great improvement in quality of the community environment.
Another community service is our Transitions of Care project,
which has vastly benefited many patients and made life much easier
on medical personnel.
medical humanitarianism
Medical humanitarian activities of GLMS have given spectacular
demonstrations of medical compassion to our community, state
and beyond. The GLMS Foundation has grown and addressed a
large number of needs, as exemplified by our annual medical mission immersion trip to Nicaragua. Our Foundation is a significant
source of medical student scholarships. The Healing Place (THP), a
remarkably effective resource for Louisville’s addicted and homeless,