Dr. Marvin Poston, Former ACCCOS Member & OD of the year
Coming Together to Assist ACCCOS Docs with Property Damage
Our board is thinking of ways to help those that have suffered from property damage from the recent civil unrest, which includes financial assistance and other donations.
Could you fill out this form by July 10, 2020 (https://forms.gle/s9RKSEtSBw2mSrhK9) if your practice has been affected so we can better serve you?
We also encourage our members to come together and help those in need. Please use our Facebook group to post any donations you are willing to make for these practices, including extra equipment, frames, and anything you see could be helpful.
You can also email acccos.communications@gmail.com if you'd like to post donations on our website and monthly newsletter.
We hope you are staying safe out there, and we hope to see you in person soon.
Sincerely,
The ACCCOS board
Alameda County PPE orders now being distributed by ACCCOS
Attention members and non members!
*Only for doctors practicing in Alameda County*:
The Alameda County EMS Director contacted ACCCOS to see if we could help distribute the county's free PPE to optometrists practicing in Alameda County. They are inundated and need our help. We are looking into whether we can do something similar in Contra Costa County.
We have coordinated with Alameda EMS and local storage companies to set up a PPE pick up in front of Dr. Melanie Mason's house in Livermore for the next month. Alameda EMS' goal is to help us get up and running again, while we work individually to secure PPE in the supply chain for ourselves. You can easily access resources for PPE on our website.
We will be accepting donations! If you are a non-member, a donation to help cover the costs of our efforts can be applied to your dues if you become a member!
Contact us to donate: acccos.ppe@gmail.com
Sign up here!
https://forms.gle/yVxtUmsobaBB8VvJ6
You can email acccos.ppe@gmail.com if you have any other questions.
We are excited to help you get back to work safely.
COVID-19 Resources
Thank you to everyone who attended our COVID-19 forum on safe practices. We shared many great ideas, and we appreciate everyone's contribution. Please find the webinar recording, notes from the meeting, and resources on our website and Facebook page.
Here is an ongoing spreadsheet that you can add further resources to share.
Join our new ACCCOS Facebook Group as well to further discuss COVID-19 safe practices:
Call For Volunteers! New Grad Social - June 7, 2020
Are you looking for a new associate? Do you love your mode of practice and want to spread the word? The ACCCOS is looking for those looking to hire as well as those who are passionate about their mode of practice and any subspecialties to participate in a New Grad group zoom meeting on Sunday June 7 (time TBA, likely evening). The goal of this group meeting is to network new grads with potential employers as well as give new grads the opportunity to ask questions about different modes of practice. Even if you're not looking to hire at the moment, if you're passionate and have some time, we'd love to have you!
Please message Stephanie & Joan, co-directors of membership, at acccos.membership@gmail.com by Sunday May 24, 2020 to volunteer!