The Indiana State Medical Association

09/03/2026

Su***de Prevention starts with all of us.

Together, we can create communities where people feel seen, supported, and connected.



https://www.ama-assn.org/practice-management/physician-health/your-physician-colleague-risk-suicide-signs-look

09/03/2026

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09/01/2026

Congrats to the Chair of our Board of Trustees Sara Brown, MD, who was reappointed to the Indiana Emergency Medical Services Commission by the Governor. ISMA member Michael Busk, MD, was also reappointed to the Rare Diseases Advisory Council. Way to go!!!

08/31/2026

Woo hoo! Football and fun?!? We are IN!

08/31/2026

ISMA's Physician Assistance Program Team is excited to share that they are attending FSPHP's 2-hour CME-accredited webinar, "When Physicians Become Patients: Providing Care for General Medical, Mental Health, and Substance Use Disorders" on Sept. 23. Join them or find out about more about the PAP program.
https://fsphp.mclms.net/en/package/19114/view
https://www.ismanet.org/ISMA/Resources/e-Reports/4-17-25/PAP.aspx?WebsiteKey=55a0e43d-9105-496a-84a9-45865b94575b

The Physician Assistance Program (PAP) celebrates 35 years in operation this year. The program has helped more than 1,300 Indiana physicians since it was created in 1990.

08/28/2026

The Indiana Dept. of Health announced INDIANA'S FIRST WEST NILE VIRUS CASE OF 2026 REPORTED IN ALLEN COUNTY.
Check out the mosquito-borne illness dashboard to see what's going on in your county!

Mosquito-Borne Illness Dashboard Health Directory Office of the Commissioner Public Health Data Navigator Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Mosquito-Borne Illness Dashboard

08/27/2026

ISMA welcomed Franciscan Health residents (pictured left to right) Kristin Wood, MD, Jake Herr, MD, Kristina Tejo, MD, and Nathan Chou, DO. ISMA Executive Vice President Clif Knight, MD introduced himself in his new role to the residents. The group visited the Medical Licensing Board and discussed ISMA advocacy efforts over lunch.

08/26/2026

https://www.ismapulse.com/

08/24/2026

August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Behind every vaccine recommendation is an Indiana physician who has completed years of rigorous training and uses that expertise to guide conversations with patients and families.

When physicians and patients have time to discuss vaccines and answer questions, they can make informed decisions that support long-term health.

Want to see the latest vaccine recommendations from leading medical societies? Visit the AMA's vaccine recommendations page: https://www.ama-assn.org/public-health/prevention-wellness/vaccine-recommendations

Find the latest medical society recommendations on respiratory virus vaccines, including seasonal flu, RSV and COVID-19.

08/21/2026

Congrats to the new RFS/YPS leadership at ISMA! Read all about it in ISMA Reports! https://www.ismanet.org/ISMA/Resources/e-Reports/8-20-26/YPS-RFS_name_leadership.aspx