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Feature
The MCMS Women Physicians Section
By Maureen L. Beurskens, MD
The Women Physicians Section of the Mecklenburg County
Medical Society held a “Meet and Greet” for area women
physicians on January 31 at Foxcroft Wine Company in
Dilworth. About 50 physicians came together to enjoy an
evening of camaraderie and networking. The event was made possible
by Reproductive Endocrinology Associates of Charlotte and Counsyl.
More events are planned for 2017.
In recent years, many women physicians have been active in
our partnership with the Charlotte Women Attorneys. This unique
partnership is responsible for holding the annual fundraiser, Fighting
for Women With Fashion (FFWF). To date, this event has raised more
than $226,000 for the nonprofit Safe Alliance to help fund the Clyde and
Ethel Dickson Domestic Violence Shelter. Some of the funds helped to
launch an ongoing health care clinic at the shelter.
Plans are underway for the 2017 Seventh Annual Fighting for Women
With Fashion event. The attraction of men and women doctors and
lawyers modeling the latest fashions, combined with tasty libations and
heavy hors d’oeuvres, makes for a fun evening for a good cause. At least,
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that is the word on the street from the 360 attendees of the 2016 event.
We are proud and excited to have a lead-off sponsor for the 2017
event. Charlotte Radiology is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year
with the theme, “Trendsetters Since 1967.” As part of its celebration,
Charlotte Radiology is making a charitable contribution to the
community. Having been a consistent supporter of FFWF in the past,
and in keeping with its theme of being in vogue, Charlotte Radiology
is sponsoring at the highest level for this year’s fundraiser. We hope
to receive support from our many other partners in the medical
community, as well.
The FFWF planning committee is open to women physician members
of the Mecklenburg County Medical Society. Anyone interested in
honing their event planning skills or walking the runway as a model, and
making a difference for victims of domestic violence, is welcome to join
the committee. For more information, contact Stephanie Smith at the
MCMS office at 704-376-3688.
Save the Date — Tuesday, Oct. 3­— for this year’s Fighting for
Women With Fashion event.
Womens Physicians Section