New Medical Staff Committee assignments have been made. These assignments are effective for an 18-month period (through June 2008) to facilitate the change to a fiscal year versus calendar year.

Appointments were made to the following committees:

• Bioethics
• Cancer
• Continuing Medical Education (CME)
• Health Information
• Joint Practice
• Pharmacy and Therapeutics
• Well Being

Thank you to all physicians who give their valuable time to serve on a committee. Your participation is an invaluable part of the quality infrastructure, and your commitment is the best way to assure continued high quality care for our patients.

The next MEC meeting is scheduled for Monday, Feb. 5, 2007.