Upcoming Events


MSCE Medicine & Law 

Knowledge is Power: A Snapshot of Medical Liability

Join MSCE, the Erie County Bar Association and MLMIC for a medical malpractice educational event on March 26 from 6:00-8:00 PM.


Where:

University at Buffalo School of Law | Room 509 O'Brian Hall, North Campus

211 Mary Talbert Way, Buffalo, NY


Click HERE to register.


Driving Directions and Parking Information



Translating Addiction Science into Prevention and Treatment

Join Dr. Nora D. Volkow, Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), as she discusses addiction as a brain disorder. Dr. Volkow pioneered brain imaging research on substance use and will share insights on translating addiction science into effective prevention and treatment strategies.

When: April 1, 11:00 AM, Virtual

Click HERE to register.

Jacobs School Distinguished Alumni Award Ceremony

Join us for a special morning celebration at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences on Saturday, May 3, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The event includes breakfast, school tours, a "Transforming Health Care" CME lecture, and the Distinguished Alumni Award Ceremony.

Click HERE to register. In Person or Virtual



Legislative Breakfast 

Erie County physicians are invited to the Erie County Medical Society's Legislative Breakfast, an event that brings together community leaders and policymakers dedicated to driving positive change in our region. Your presence is crucial!


FRIDAY, MAY 30th | 7:30 am - 9:00am

Roswell Park Cancer Institute

Gaylord Cary conference Hall

Research Studies Center

665 Elm Street, Buffalo, NY


Click HERE to register. 



Past Events & Campaigns 


Social Media & Adolescent Mental Health
February 25, 2025 | American Academy of Pediatrics NYS Chapter 1

Dr. Megan Moreno presented on three key hypotheses about social media's impact on adolescent mental health: displacement, social comparison, and reinforcement. The webinar explored how social media affects adolescents' well-being and provided valuable insights for healthcare professionals.

Email Jenna Mattson at jmattson@wnydocs.org to access the webinar recording.


Shine a Light on Lung Cancer

Lung Cancer Awareness Campaign Highlights 

In November, the Medical Society of the County of Erie led a comprehensive awareness campaign in highlighting the importance of early lung cancer detection.

The Medical Society of the County of Erie partnered with Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Institute and GO2 for Lung Cancer to address critical health needs in Western New York. The campaign focused on increasing awareness about lung cancer screening and early detection.

The "Shine a Light on Lung Cancer" initiative targeted both healthcare providers and the public, emphasizing the importance of regular screening in our community.

Campaign Elements

Public Outreach

  • Billboard campaign on Highway 33
  • Skyboard display at Galleria Mall food court (Mid-November to January 10)
  • Public Service Announcements on local radio. Click here to listen to our Lung Screening Public Service Announcement on WBLK.


Pictured above: Billboard campaign on Highway 33

Pictured above: Galleria Mall Skyboard display

Key Statistics

  • 90% survival rate when caught early
  • 13% screening rate in Western NY's target population
  • Focus on addressing high smoking rates in the community

Campaign Partners

  • Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Institute
  • GO2 for Lung Cancer

This collaborative effort demonstrated our community's commitment to improving health outcomes through increased screening awareness and early detection initiatives.

Learn more about lung cancer screening guidelines


Questions? Please contact Melinda Spire via email

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