Hellenic Medical Society to co-sponsor Vasilopita Ceremony and Dinner on Wednesday January 25th at Estia Restaurant, Philadelphia

In conjunction with the American Hellenic Lawyers Association, Greek American Chamber of Commerce and Hellenic University Club, a Vasilopita cutting and dinner will be held on Wednesday, January 25th at 630 pm at Estia restaurant, Philadelphia.  Please join your society and the Philadelphia professional community in this annual tradition.  Please RSVP to the Chamber at greekamericanchamber.com to register and payment.  Looking forward to an excellent event!

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Hellenic Medical Society participates in Christmas Party at the Union League, Philadelphia

Hellenic Medical Society, in conjunction with the Hellenic University Club, American Hellenic Lawyers Assocation and Greek American Chamber of Commerce, co-sponsored a Christmas Party for all members and friends on Sunday, December 11th at 5-9 pm at the Union League.  Nearly 170 Hellenic Professionals attended the festive event at the lavishly furnished hall, complete with Greek Music!  Many congrats to the organizing committee, Mr. Bill Grigos, Mr. and Mrs George Pappas for their efforts in the wonderful event.

The Board wishes to recognize the presidents of the Philadelphia Hellenic Professional organizations for sharing in the vision of  single voice celebrating the holidays: Georgia Cheltcos of Hellenic University Club, Stavros Antonakakis of the Greek American Chamber of Commerce, Nikitas Moustakas of American Hellenic Lawyers Assocation and Elias Iliadis of Hellenic Medical Society.  We are looking forward to next year’s event!

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Hellenic Medical Society of Philadelphia Fall Dinner Meeting, Tuesday November 15th at Opa Restaurant, Philadelphia

Hellenic Medical Society of Philadelphia members, prospective members and friends attended our Fall Dinner Meeting on Tuesday, November 15th 2011 at 6:30 pm at OPA Restaurant, 1311 Sansom Street, Philadelphia PA.  Excellent food was served as HMS board members gave presentations of the events of the Society.  Two medical student scholarships were awarded: Jonathan McNeill from Univerisity of Pennsylvania and Nicholas Kitsopoulos of UMDNJ-SOM.  Your community is proud to support you!  Lastly, three new board members were elected: Stephanie Morris MD, Alexia Tsikouras PharmD and Mike Mousssattas, MD.  Congrats!
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Go Red for St Thomas AGORA, October 6-9th, 2011, St Thomas Greek Orthodox Church, Cherry Hill New Jersey

Working with the Daughters of Penelope chapter,  HMS Philadelphia to participate in Cardiovascular health event during St Thomas AGORA, Cherry Hill NJ.  As part of the St Thomas Go Red campaign, HMS members and DOP members perfomed nearly 400 BP mreasurements and provided information regarding cardiac risk factors to patrons of the AGORA.  In addition, members of the Cooper University Hospital community outreach staffs performed nearly 90 blood sugar and cholesterol measurements.
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Jim Fifis Lung Cancer Research Fund Gala event Sept 20th, 2011 at Ponzio’s Restaurant, Cherry Hill, NJ

In an attempt to increase awareness and support research for lung cancer, the Fifis family and Cooper University Hospital have teamed up to host a gala event at Ponzio’s restaurant, Cherry Hill, NJ.  On September 20th, HMS members will be there to support the fund and the Greek Community.  On September 24-25th from 10 am to 2 pm, a HMS table at the Ponzios restaurant to discuss Lung cancer and smoking prevention.

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State of the Debate Health Care Reform Symposium, September 17th 9 am, Montclair University, Montclair New Jersey

Co-sponsored with Greek American Chamber of Commerce, Federation of Hellenic American Societies of NJ and other.  Following the Success of last Fall’s Philadelphia conference, experts will discuss the attributes of the health Care reform Law on their fields including Medical, Industry, Legal and Legislative.  Keynote Speaker will be Rep. Gus Bilirakis of Florida.

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HMS Philadelphia First Annual Golf outing and Family Picnic, June 26th

Co-Sponsored by the Hellenic Medical Society of Philadelphia and Cretan Society of Philadelphia “Knossos”, over 25 golfers and over 100 people enjoyed the pool and socializing at our first combined Summer social event.  The golfers showed their prowess as witnessed by an over 285 yard drive by John Pratsinakis!  Many more enjoyed the numerous pools while greek delights and frappe completed the evening.  With the many positive remarks, we look forward to planning next years event!  Happy Summer!

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Spring Social/Special Lecture June 15th at Riverwinds Restaurant, Deptford New Jersey

In conjunction with the other Philadelphia Hellenic professional organizations including American Hellenic Lawyers Association, Greek American Chamber of Commerce and Hellenic Univeristy Club, the Hellenic Medical Society of Philadelphia is proud to co-sponsor the Spring Social and Special Lecture at the Riverwinds Restaurant on June 15th at 630pm.  The evening begins with a networking event from 630 to 730pm wiht cash bar and Meze followed by a prix fix dinner and excellent lectures regarding “Social Media” from noted legal and communications experts.

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HMS Education Event Wednesday May 25th at Adelphia Restaurant, Deptford NJ

HOW TO AVOID LITIGATION FOR THE MEDICAL
PROFESSIONAL AND WHAT
TO DO IF SUED

Lecture Presented by:

Nikitas Moustakas, Esq., President of the American Hellenic Lawyers Association

Elias Iliadis, M.D., President of the Hellenic Medical Society of Philadephia

Speaker:
Howard D. Cohen, Esquire

Parker
McCay P.A.

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Spring Dinner Meeting Tuesday May 17th 630 pm at Positano Coast, Philadelphia

 The Board of Directors of the Hellenic Medical Society
of Philadelphia organized our

Spring Dinner Meeting

Topics for Discussion include:

Networking and Membership committee

Medical and Allied Health Student Scholarship Program

Continuing Medical Education Programs

Board of Advisors of the Hellenic Medical Society

Future National Congress of Hellenic Medical Societies

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