Foundation of Collier County Medical Society

06/19/2026

Thank you to è Bella Magazine for highlighting the money raised for our Foundation at the 2026 CCMS Women's Health Forum!
https://www.ebellamag.com/caught-in-the-act-of-kindness-june-2026

06/18/2026

Thank you to Florida Weekly for highlighting our new scholarship! Applications are due June 30th, visit ccmsfoundation.org.
floridaweekly.com/articles/fort-myers-arts-and-entertainment-news/fort-myers/bonita-springs/nursing-scholarship-applications-encouraged/

05/21/2026

Big congratulations to our Foundation board member, Dr. Rebekah Bernard!

05/17/2026

We are proud to support the Collier County Medical Society Physician Wellness Program!

This Mental Health Awareness Month, let's shine a light on the CCMS Physician Wellness Program! By providing all members with access to confidential, convenient, cost-free psychological sessions, we're addressing the high physician burnout rate and helping reduce the stigma for seeking care. Learn more at ccmsonline.org/physician-wellness. Not a member yet? Join us today at ccmsonline.org/membership.

05/14/2026

We are excited to announce the establishment of our Kathy Lampl Bernard Memorial Nursing Scholarship! This new scholarship, endowed by our board member Dr. Rebekah Bernard in memory of her mother Mrs. Bernard, supports aspiring bedside nurses. Applications are open for Florida residents who are enrolled in or accepted to RN, LPN, or BSN nursing program through June 30, 2026.
Apply: https://form.jotform.com/ccmsonline/bernard-scholarship
Learn more: https://ccmsonline.org/new-nursing-scholarship/

04/30/2026

04/18/2026

Thank you to all who supported us through this year's Women's Health Forum! Stay tuned for the final total of funds contributed to the Foundation for scholarships to future healthcare professionals and funding to local healthcare programs in need.

04/09/2026

We hope to see you there!

Our Women's Health Forum is nearly here! If you have not already registered for the event, you can go online to https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/d9gr7bt/lp/d3f75c39-3cdb-4554-adfa-d09692221a13 or simply register onsite this Saturday, April 11th at the Naples United Church of Christ.
PLUS: volunteer opportunities are still available, message us for details (including Bright Futures service hours). We look forward to seeing you there!

04/02/2026

Thank you to Dr. Bernard for all you do!

Congratulations to CCMS Past President and Foundation of CCMS board member, Dr. Rebekah Bernard, on being named the 12th Annual CCMS Physician of the Year! Join us in honoring Dr. Bernard at the CCMS Annual Meeting & Installation, June 20th at Arthrex One Conference Center.
Read more: ccmsonline.org/poy2026
Register for the event: ccmsonline.org/events
Gulf Coast Direct Primary Care

03/26/2026

Calling all healthcare degree students who are residents of Florida - only a few days left to submit your application for our scholarship programs! We awarded 6 scholarships in 2025, for a total of $37,500 - don't miss out on this opportunity for support of your path to becoming a healthcare professional!

Scholarship Applications for Medical & Healthcare Students Due March 31st November 12, 2025 | Foundation News, General News The Foundation of Collier County Medical Society (CCMS) board of directors announces the latest call for applications for its two scholarship award programs: the Dr. William an...