Ultraviolet light is primarily responsible for the sunburn effect. UV radiation has both short-term and long-term effects. Common short-term effects include solar erythema, blister formation, and tanning. All of these occur in response to DNA damage to our skin cells. There are two different types of UV light that affect our skin: UVA and UVB both can cause skin cancer, premature aging, and damage to our skin. UVB is abundant in the summer during the middle of the day....
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| Apr 6, 2018 | PCMS Advocates for Members with Rep. Kilmer |
As part of the Pierce County Medical Society’s advocacy efforts to represent the interests of physicians and PAs, Executive Director Bruce Ehrle raised the following points at a recent fundraiser for US Representative Derek Kilmer (D-WA) at the home of PCMS Vice President Nicholas Rajacich, MD and co-hosted by among others, PCMS President Khash Deh... |
| Mar 26, 2018 | Bank of America Physician Loan Program |
PCMS partner Bank of America, sponsor of the Membership Picnic and Medical Resident Social, offers a loan program for physicians that offers many benefits. To find out more from a locally based Bank of America representative who knows Pierce County and the community very well, please clink on this link:... |
Upcoming Events
| May 1, 2018 | Board of Trustees Meeting |
Dinner starts at 6:10 pm and the meeting starts at 6:30 pm.... |
| May 2, 2018 | 2018 PCMS Wine Tasting |
Registration now open until April 27 for May 2 PCMS Wine Tasting with Paul Gregutt... |