Dallas County Medical Society

10/15/2026

DCMS Autumn at the Arboretum is just a week away. Don't miss out!

On October 25, celebrate fall with fellow DCMS physicians and their families for an afternoon of food, fun, and a children's costume parade at the Dallas Arboretum. Get tickets now at https://na2.hubs.ly/H08p5Kt0!

Perfect for kids and adults alike, you'll enjoy:
● Networking & socializing with colleagues and friends
● Heavy appetizers & drinks
● On-site vendors & door prizes
● Family activities
● Children’s Costume Parade in Rosine Hall. Be sure to wear your costumes!

Thank you to our sponsors! Face painting sponsor: Southwest Diagnostic Imaging Center; Glitter tattoo sponsor: Frost Bank; Swag bag sponsor: AAA Medical Billing Services.

10/11/2026

Join DCMS on November 18 for a book discussion on Theo of Golden by Allen Levi. Come together with fellow DCMS members and book lovers for an engaging evening of conversation and connection. We’ll gather at the DCMS Headquarters.

A story of giving and receiving, of seeing and being seen, Theo of Golden is an unforgettable novel about the power of generosity, the importance of connection, and the quiet miracles that happen when we choose kindness and wonder.

Event Details
📍 DCMS Headquarters | 2611 Fairmount http://St., Dallas, TX 75201
🍷 Light snacks, w**e, and non-alcoholic beverages will be served
🕕 Refreshments available at 6:00 PM | 📚 Discussion begins promptly at 6:30 PM
🎟️ $15 donation to the DCMS Foundation secures your spot and supports refreshments

The discussion will be led by Emma Dishner, MD, and Erin Roe, MD. Please Note: This event is open to current DCMS members only. To join or renew your membership, contact Deanna Wooten at [email protected].

Most of the time, and like most people, I suspect, I read a novel, take some pleasure from it if pleasure is to be had, and move on. But then along comes one of those rare fictions packed with ideas and emotions so explosive that my worldview is never again quite the same. When I was 24, Larry Woiwo...

10/10/2026

In case you missed it: In the May issue of the Dallas Medical Journal, Dr. Shawnta Pittman-Hobbs shared how palliative care is about far more than end-of-life care. She explores how earlier, more intentional conversations can strengthen patient-centered care, support families through difficult decisions, and better align medical treatment with what matters most to patients. Read more here: https://na2.hubs.ly/H08hLX90

On October 10, Texas will observe Supportive Palliative Care Awareness Day, a recognition day established by Senate Bill 739 during the 88th Texas Legislature to raise awareness about supportive palliative care and its role in optimizing quality of life for seriously ill patients and their families.

Supportive palliative care is patient-and family-centered care for people living with serious illness. It focuses on comfort, symptom management, care planning, and support for physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. It is appropriate at any stage of serious illness, not only at the end of life, and can be provided alongside treatments intended to cure, control, or manage disease.

Serious illness can affect every aspect of a person’s life. Supportive palliative care teams partner with patients, families, caregivers, and other health care professionals to anticipate, prevent, and relieve distressing symptoms; support informed, values-based decision-making; and help patients and families prepare for what lies ahead.

10/09/2026

DCMS's new partner, Careexpand, is the AI-native EHR built in Dallas by a physician for independent practices. Be sure to visit them when they're on-site at DCMS Autumn at the Arboretum on October 25. Celebrate fall while you enjoy a relaxed afternoon perfect for kids and adults alike.

With Careexpand, everything about your patient, including history, meds, and results live on one page, alongside scheduling, telehealth, billing, and the patient portal. The AI agent preps the chart before the visit, and drafts and codes the note during it; you review and sign. Labs, refills, and referrals are tracked until done.

What you'll see at Careexpand's table at DCMS Autumn at the Arboretum:
● One-page patient chart
● AI notes you approve
● Billing built in

Can't make it to the event? You can also book a 20-minute demo. Learn more and schedule a demo at https://na2.hubs.ly/H08jJSl0

10/05/2026

Thank you to Dr. Steven & Sue Haley and Dr. Robert & Stephanie Haley for standing with Dallas's physicians. Get tickets now and join them on December 12 as we celebrate medicine, leadership, and community. https://na2.hubs.ly/H08cPBM0

Dallas County's population is growing faster than its physician pipeline. The DCMS Foundation is working to close that gap, connecting students from middle school through medical school with physician mentors through the Next Generation Physicians Program, the Women in Medicine Leadership Conference and the Physician & Medical Student Mixer. Ticket, sponsorship, and silent auction proceeds from the 2026 Presidential Gala go directly to these programs.

Thank You to Our Sponsors! Dinner Sponsor - Envision Imaging Envision Imaging; Silent Auction Sponsor - DALLAS Modern Luxury; Gold Sponsor - UT Southwestern Medical Center and Southwestern Medical Foundation ; Valet Sponsor - Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Dallas Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Dallas; Silver Sponsor - Medical City Healthcare ; Dessert Sponsor - Jackson Walker Jackson Walker LLP ; Swag Bag Sponsor - Southwest Diagnostic Imaging Center ; Bronze Sponsor - LabCorp ; Step and Repeat Sponsor - Luna Grill

10/02/2026

On October 25, celebrate fall with fellow DCMS physicians and their families for an afternoon of food, fun, and a children's costume parade at the Dallas Arboretum. Get tickets now at Dallas-CMS.org!

Perfect for kids and adults alike, you'll enjoy:

● Networking & socializing with colleagues and friends
● Heavy appetizers & drinks
● On-site vendors & door prizes
● Family activities
● Children’s Costume Parade in Rosine Hall. Be sure to wear your costumes!

Thank you to our sponsors! Face painting sponsor: Southwest Diagnostic Imaging Services; glitter tattoo sponsor: Frost Bank; AAA Medical Billing Services.

09/30/2026

Congratulations to 2026 DCMS President Gates Colbert, MD, who has been selected as a finalist for D CEO's 2026 Excellence in Healthcare Awards! Now in its 13th year, the program honors the top healthcare entrepreneurs, practitioners, leaders, and systems in North Texas.

All Excellence in Healthcare finalists will be featured in D Magazine’s December issue, and the winners will be announced soon after. So be sure to keep an eye out to read more. In the meantime, read more about him now in the DMJ at https://isu.pub/RUenCHF

09/29/2026

Get tickets now! On Saturday, December 12th, join Dr. Vijay Giridhar and the Dallas County Medical Society for the DCMS Presidential Gala at the Dallas Arts District Mansion.

It's a night of celebration, including fine dining, live music, and both live and silent auctions, but it's also an investment in the future of medicine in Dallas County. Every ticket and every bid supports DCMS Foundation programs that mentor the next generation of physicians, from middle school all the way through medical school.

2025 sold out completely, so don't wait. Purchase your ticket or table today, and we'll see you there!

🎟️ Tickets: https://bit.ly/DCMS-Gala

Thank You to Our Sponsors! Dinner Sponsor - Envision Imaging; Silent Auction Sponsor - DALLAS Modern Luxury; Gold Sponsor - UT Southwestern Medical Center and Southwestern Medical Foundation; Valet Sponsor - Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Dallas; Silver Sponsor - Medical City Healthcare; Dessert Sponsor - Jackson Walker LLP ; Swag Bag Sponsor - Southwest Diagnostic Imaging Center; Bronze Sponsor - ; Step and Repeat Sponsor - Luna Grill

09/20/2026

Life doesn't stop after a serious diagnosis. There are bills to pay, meals to make, and time away from work to manage. TMA Member Critical Illness Insurance pays a cash benefit directly to you, so you decide how it's used. . Get more info: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07Vbf40

09/18/2026

What am I going to do on Tuesday morning?" It's the question that outlasts every retirement-planning spreadsheet.

In this month's CEO letter, Jon R. Roth looks at two legendary Dallas physicians, Dr. Craig Rubin and Dr. Marvin Stone, and what it really means to retire as a handoff, not a subtraction.

Read it in the new issue of the DMJ: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07W02v0