This is the professional association of over 500 practicing and retired physicians of all specialties located throughout Saginaw County. The SCMS has existed in its present form since 1902. Since that early beginning, the SCMS has concerned itself with both its professional membership as well as the community it serves.
The Saginaw County Medical Society works with the media in order to help the Saginaw community understand new treatments and proven methods to stay healthy.
The Saginaw County Medical Society works to help area legislators understand the impact of proposed legislation on physicians' ability to serve patients. Physicians may visit the Michigan State Medical Society web site (click on Healthcare Links on the Site Navigation menu to the left) and click on "Advocacy" to review legislative updates, contact lawmakers and send messages to legislators on issues and legislation important to physicians.
The Saginaw County Medical Society works with physicians and their patients when misunderstandings occur, and the doctor-patient relationship is threatened.
The Saginaw County Medical Society provides information for patients seeking new doctors.
The Saginaw County Medical Society continues to support health education. The Saginaw County Medical Society Foundation was formed in 1969, funded through physician donation of earnings from educational and charity work. The Foundation makes low interest loans to medical students with ties to the Saginaw area. Interested individuals are encouraged to contact the Saginaw County Medical Society office.
The Historical Committee of the Saginaw County Medical Society was instrumental in the compiling of a medical history of Saginaw County. To purchase a copy of The History of Saginaw County Medicine by Anita M. Fisk, please contact the Saginaw County Medical Society office.
The Board of the Saginaw County Medical Society meets every month. The membership meets five times per year in September, October, January, April and May.
The Saginaw County Medical Society works in tandem with the Michigan State Medical Society and in affiliation with the American Medical Association. The Michigan State Medical Society web site provides information for physicians on member services, education and conferences, health care issues and important information for a physician's practice.