President's Message

Spiro Spanakis, D.O. President, WDMS

Greetings from the WDMS office at Mechanics Hall. As you read the second issue of 2021 of Worcester Medicine, I wanted to thank Dr. Hugh Silk for serving as the first guest editor of the previous issue. Moving forward, we will be inviting guest editors for each issue. If you have interest in serving as a guest editor for a subsequent issue, please contact the office.

As I thumbed through the last issue of our magazine on oral health, I recalled how many patients I cared for who required dental extractions under anesthesia prior to major surgeries. Not only did poor oral health serve as a post-operative risk to the patient but it had also potentially contributed to the need for surgical intervention. These cases serve as a reminder of how important it is to consider the patient as a whole when providing care. I want to thank Dr. Anthony L. Esposito for serving as a guest editor of this issue on the effects of climate change on our patients.

As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, I am encouraged by the progress of public vaccination campaigns. The district Society’s officers, staff, and membership have been busy continuing the work of the Society. We are planning virtual events for the foreseeable future. Please stay tuned for updates.