Meet the President-elect: Ginger Allen

Ginger Allen has been a part of the Alliance at all levels, National, State, and County since 2015. Ginger served on the board in Las Vegas, NV as 1st VP of Membership and Co-President in 2019-2020. After relocating back to South Florida in 2022 she joined the FMAA and is now the President-Elect for 2023-2024, where her focus will be on Membership growth. Ginger also serves on the Communications Committee for our National Organization the American Medical Association Alliance. Ginger is a seasoned marketing professional and CEO of Your Medical Liaison. With 25+ years of experience, she leads a team providing exceptional marketing representation to help physicians grow their practices. Ginger's expertise extends to business development and consulting and is a co-author of Everyday Woman's Guide To Doing What You Love and Host of The Ginger Show. Ginger's spouse is a Radiologist and in their free time, they enjoy the beach, traveling, and taking their 2 shih-tzus to the dog park. 

HEALTH PROJECTS

- Denise Allen, Chair                                                          

In recognition of National Mental Health Awareness Month, the Health Projects Committee hosted a Virtual Happy Hour on May 24, 2023.  Thirty FMAA members and guests attended this interactive event free of charge.  Guided by a professional mixologist, we learned how to craft two seasonal cocktails with a healthy twist.

FMAA members were encouraged to call members of Congress to voice their support for Senate Bill 5062, Protect Our Physicians Act, a bipartisan bill that would create access to critical mental health programs for physicians.  The primary purpose would be for suicide prevention, improving mental health plus training physicians in strategies to promote their own mental health needs.

Membership

- Kathy Johns & Rochelle Marcus, Co-Chairs

The South Florida May Hat Luncheon, hosted by FMAA member Ginger Allen, was held in Ft. Lauderdale on May 10, 2023. Kathy Molinet Drum, past FMAA President, 1998-1999, was honored for 25 years of service with the FMAA and in her community.

The Membership Committee instituted a Gift of Membership program. You can gift membership in the FMAA to a friend or new physician spouse.  

Leadership Development Committee

- Anne Grenitz, Chair

The LDC instituted a new “Spotlight”  publication to highlight members in various leadership positions.  They discussed how they became Alliance members, the value of their membership and why they remain members.

Elaine Wells Hale

The FMAA mourns the loss of a remarkable and talented member.  Elaine was President of the FMAA 2007-2008 and served in numerous capacities including the Board of Directors, Secretary, Florida Political Action Committee and Chair of the Annual Meeting Committee. She was also an active member and held leadership positions with the Orange County Medical Society Alliance, the Southern Medical Association Alliance, the American Medical Association Alliance, as well as several community organizations.  At the 2022 FMAA Annual Meeting, Elaine was presented with an award for exemplary service, dedication and commitment to the Florida Medical Association Alliance.

Governing Documents Committee

- Diane Andrews, Chair

A new document for Job Descriptions for Officers, Directors and Committee Chairs was approved by the Board of Directors.  The FMAA Financial Policies and Procedures were approved as amended. The GDC will present a new bylaws document to members for action at the 2023 Annual Meeting.

PROFESSIONALS Resource Network

Impaired Practitioner Program of Florida

The Professionals Resource Network, Inc. (PRN) is a nationally recognized, legislatively enacted private non-profit 501(c)3 organization, that is widely cited as one of the premier programs for

impaired healthcare professionals in the United States. 

The Florida Medical Alliance Foundation proudly continues

decades-long support of PRN through donations and board representation.