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Nacogdoches is a small city situated in East Texas and the county seat of Nacogdoches County, Texas,United States. The 2016 U.S. Census recorded the city’s population to be 65,806. Nacogdoches is a sister city of the smaller Natchitoches, Louisiana, the third-largest city in the Southern Ark-La Tex. Nacogdoches is the home of Stephen F. Austin State University and Texas’ largest azalea garden.

San Augustine County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2016 census, its population was 8,320. Its county seat is San Augustine.

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TMA Fund Supports Medical Families in Crisis

A dedicated East Texas physician finds himself struggling with dementia and other physical ailments in his later years, with his wife by his side caring for him. Funds dwindle as the Smiths (not their real name) make needed accessibility updates to their home and pay for health insurance.

As the days and months pass, and with no support from family, the wife begins to wear down from her role as caretaker. She needs a break. Mrs. Smith reaches out to TMA’s Physicians Benevolent Fund (PBF) for assistance, and PBF provides funding for respite care so she can have a few hours each week to tend to her needs.

The Smiths are just one of hundreds of families PBF has helped throughout its 60-year history. Others include a widow left to support herself and her young children, a physician who became chronically ill and unable to practice, and a physician’s spouses left with tremendous debt after the death of her husband.

PBF fills the gap for physicians and their immediate families when they find themselves in desperate financial crisis and unable to meet their day-to-day needs. Recipients receive monthly help to pay for personal necessities -- rent or mortgage, utilities, health insurance, medical bills, clothing, and food.

If you know a physician or a physician's family who could benefit, please direct them to the PBF webpage for qualification details and the confidential questionnaire. Or contact Chris.Johnson@texmed.org, PBF director. TMA strives to protect the anonymity of fund recipients.

If you’d like to help sustain the funds to support physicians in need, contribute via secure, online donation, or send a check to The Physicians Benevolent Fund, Attn: TMA Finance Department, 401 W. 15th St., Austin, TX 78701-1680. Contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law and may be in the form of honoraria or memorials.

Benefits

Family of Medicine

Join with your colleagues to serve patients locally, with support from the Texas Medical Association and your colleagues across the state.

Strength in Numbers

Turn grassroots advocacy for your patients into legislative success, backed by the united voice of TMA’s 50,000 members.

Professional Development/CME

Sharpen your skills in practice management, communication, and other areas. We offer more than 100 on-demand courses.

Tools and Services

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Events

The Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society had a meeting on Tuesday March 18th from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm at the NMC 3rd floor classroom.

Measles Outbreak and Vaccination Seminar

Speaker: Professor Jamak Patel, Clinical Professor of Pediatrics and Director of Infection Control and Healthcare Epidemiology at UTMB.

The Measles Outbreak and Vaccination Seminar was well attended. As a result of the Measles Outbreak in Texas- the seminar was very informative and engaging. The Presentation was clear, well structured, evidence-based, and visually engaging to effectively communicate complex medical information. Present at the meeting were:

In-Person Attendees

Jennifer Sowell
Colton Sowell
Mary Barnette, MD
Modupe A Sokunbi, MD
Parisa Maesumi , PAS UTMB
Katerina Ly, PAS UTMB
Olin Fearing, MD
Aaron Polk Jr., MD
Jena Rhodes FNP
Edwin Emborgo, MD
Arlis Hibbard, MD
Dolamu Sokunbi, MD
Ryan Head, MD
J. Michael Randle, MD
Rodolfo J. Oviedo, MD
Seemab Mehmood
Kim Procell MD
Audrey Chandler, Infection Control NMC
Cengiz Satir MD

Zoom Attendees

Craig Meek, MD
Kyle McMorries, MD
Amy Huggins
Vicki Satir, MD
Jenny Ravenscroft, MD
Brian Glymph, MD
Kamaljit Singh, MD
Dolapo Sokunbi, Admin
Janak Patel, MD
Carl Jones, MD
Brittany Hester, FNP
Yetunde Sokunbi, MD
Ed Ferrin, MD
Elizabeth Mathews, FNP
Elaine Tran, FNP
Emily Velasquez, FNP
Morgan Mosley, FNP
Jazmine Gallegos, FNP
Morgan Mosley, FNP
Katy Quan, FNP
Jazmine Gallegos, FNP
Amy Krenek, FNP
Mary Hebert, MD
Richard Deulofeut, MD

Here were some of the photographs taken at the meeting.

NMC Health Network celebrated 50th Anniversary ( 1975- 2025).
Members of the Nacogdoches- San Augustine County Medical Society were present to celebrate the occasion.

1. Dr. Arthur Speck
2. ⁠Mrs. Deanna Speck
3. ⁠Dr. Dennis Coffman 4. ⁠Mrs. Alicia Coffman
5. ⁠Dr. Arlis Hibbard
6. ⁠Dr. LaBarbera
7. ⁠Dr. Winston Bolinger
8. ⁠Mrs. Camille Bolinger
9. ⁠Dr. Ted Ledet
10. ⁠Dr. Janice Ledet
11. ⁠Dr. Lynn Warthan
12. ⁠Dr. Jackie Warthan
13. ⁠Dr. Mark Cline
14. ⁠Dr. Ed Ferren
15. ⁠Mrs. Ferren
16. ⁠Dr. Loyd Whitley
17. ⁠Mrs. Kristi Whitley
18. ⁠Dr. Carey Lindermann
19. ⁠Dr. Ben Thompson
20. ⁠Dr. Ryan Head
21. ⁠Dr. Brian Glymph
22. ⁠Dr. Kim Procell
23. ⁠Dr. Dolamu Sokunbi
24. ⁠Dr. Modupe Sokunbi
25. ⁠Dr. Mike Randle
26. ⁠Dr. Michael Long
27. ⁠Scarlett Sloane Long
28. ⁠Dr. Michaela Overturf
29. Katherine Perini, UTMB PA Students on rotation with Dr. Sokunbi.
30. Chiari Sdringola, UTMB PA Students on rotation with Dr. Sokunbi.

Please enjoy some of the photographs taken at the occasion.
Here’s to 50 more years of excellence.

Sincerely,

Modupe A. Sokunbi, MD
President, Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society

NACOGDOCHES-SAN AUGUSTINE COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY MONTHLY MEETING 02/11/25

The Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society had their monthly meeting on February 11th at Clear Springs restaurant. The speaker was Ms. Kim Harmon, AVP, Innovative Practice Models, Division of Medical Economics. The topic: 10 Things Physicians Need to Know.

Present at the meeting:

Dr. Ahammed Hashim
Dr. T.C Grohman
Dr. Dolamu Sokunbi
Dr. Lloyd Whitley
Dr. Ed Ferren
Mrs. Ferren
Dr. Rodolfo Oviedo
Dr. Kim Procell
Dr. Modupe Sokunbi
Dr. Binusha Moitheennazima
Dr. Ed Tanhui
Chiara Sdringola
Katherine Perini

Dr. Modupe Sokunbi and Ms. Kim Harmon

January 10th, 2025 Resident Mixer

Dear everyone,

As this year draws to a close I want to extend my heartfelt greetings to each one of you and your families.

Christmas is a time to reflect on gratitude, to cherish the bonds we share, and to celebrate the strength of this incredible community of medical professionals.

Each of you continues to inspire with your dedication, compassion, and contributions to healthcare and society. Thank you for your legacy of service and excellence.

May this season bring you peace, joy, and moments of well-deserved rest. I hope the New Year ahead is filled with success, health, and opportunities to create even greater impact.

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year!

Sincerely,

Modupe A. Sokunbi, MD
President, Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society

The Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society had their December meeting and Christmas party on December 12, 2024.

Present at the Christmas party were:

1. Dr. Modupe Sokunbi
2. Dr. Dolamu Sokunbi
3. ⁠Dr. Loyd Whitley
4. ⁠Kristi Whitley
5. ⁠Dr. Brian Glymph
6. ⁠Dr. Jenny Ravenscroft
7. ⁠Dr. Sanderson
8. ⁠Mrs.Charlotte Sanderson
9. ⁠Dr. Mike Randle
10. ⁠Mrs. Randle
11. Dr. Keith Fishbeck
12. ⁠Mrs.Fishbeck
13. ⁠Dr. Charles Thompson
14. ⁠Mrs. Patricia Thompson
15. ⁠Dr. Ben Thompson
16. ⁠Mrs. Thompson
17. ⁠Dr. Eric Cline
18. ⁠Dr. Rachel Cline
19. ⁠Dr. Mark Cline
20. ⁠Mrs. Becky Cline
21. ⁠Dr. Chad Laurich
22. ⁠Dr. Lindsey Aldrich
23. ⁠Dr. Larry Laurich
24. ⁠Mrs. Laurich
25. ⁠Dr. Lynn Warthan
26. ⁠Mrs. Warthan
27. ⁠Dr. Molly Warthan
28. ⁠Mr. Patrick Newsome
29. ⁠Dr. Dennis Coffman
30. ⁠Mrs. Coffman
31. ⁠Dr. Winston Bolinger
32. ⁠Mrs. Bolinger
33. ⁠Dr. Travis Mast
34. ⁠Mrs. Lupe Mast
35. ⁠Dr. Arlis Hibbard
36. ⁠Mrs. Hibbard
37. ⁠Dr. Ryan Head
38. ⁠Dr. Rachel Head
39. ⁠Dr. Michaela Overturf
40. ⁠Dr. Steve Overturf
41. ⁠Dr. Singh
42. ⁠Dr. Rodolfo Oviedo
43. ⁠Mrs. Oviedo
44. ⁠Dr. Carey Lindermann
45. ⁠Dr. Ed Ferren
46. ⁠Mrs. Ferren
47. ⁠Dr . Lien Nguyen
48. ⁠Dr. Nguyen

The Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical County Society had their November meeting on November 12, 2024 at Clear Springs Restaurant. The Speaker was Jeff Patterson CEO of Nacogdoches Medical Center. The topic was Hospital Updates.
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Pictured are Dr. Josephine Chua and Dr. Sokunbi.

Present at the meeting are:

1. Dr. Arlis Hibbard
2. Dr. Sanderson
3. Mrs. Sanderson
4. Dr. Edwin Ferren
5. Mrs. Ferren
6. Dr. T.C. Grohman
7. Dr. Rodolfo Oviedo
8. Dr. Anne Gunter
9. Dr. Loyd Whitley
10. Kristi Whitley
11. Dr. Kim McMorries
12. Dr. Kim Procell
13. Dr. Modupe Sokunbi
14. Dr. Dolamu Sokunbi
15. Dr. Binusha Moitheennazima
16. Dr. Ahammed Hashim
17. Maya Krishnan
18. Ana Haley
19. Dr. Rachel Head
20. Dr. Ryan Head
21. Dr. Lien Nguyen
22. Dr. Appleton
23. Jeff Patterson CEO
24. Dr. Christopher Gayden
25. Dr. Michael Long
26. Mrs. Mary Pack
27. Dr. Ravenscroft
28. Dr. Brian Glymph
29. Dr. Josephine Chua
30. Dr. Ed Tanhui
31. Dr. Kyle McMorries
32. Dr. Vicky Satir
33. Dr. Cengiz Satir
34. Dr. Kathryn Spears
35. Matt Spears

The Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society honored retiring member Dr. Arlis Hibbard, Ear, Nose, Throat Specialist 1988-2023 for his hard work, dedication and commitment to the people of Nacogdoches and surrounding counties. He was presented with a plaque recognizing his many years of service and a portrait of himself.

Pictured are Dr. Arliss Hibbard and Dr. Modupe Sokunbi.

The Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society had their February meeting on August 13, 2024 at Clear Springs Restaurant.
The presenter was Rodolfo J. Oviedo, MD, FACS, FASMBS, FICS, DABS, Medical Director of Bariatric Surgical Services and Robotics Program at Nacogdoches Medical Center.
The topic was: FORGOTTEN PANDEMIC – OBESITY A CURABLE DISEASE.

Seated are Mrs. Hibbard, Dr. Hibbard and Mrs. Mary Pack.
Dr. Sanderson, Mrs. Sanderson, Karen Gulespie, Dr. Mike Mollot, Dr. Travis Mast, Mrs. Lupe Mast, Dr. Kavita Vyas, Dr. Shyam Vyas, Dr. T.C. Grohman, Dr. Ed Ferren, Mrs, Ferren, Dr. Dolamu Sokunbi, Dr. Modupe Sokunbi, Dr. Rodolfo Oviedo, Mallorie Wagstaff, and Connor Timmons. Present but not in picture are Dr. Shail Vyas and Arya Vyas.

The speaker at the Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society is Dr. Rodolfo Oviedo pictured with Dr. Modupe Sokunbi (President of the Society).

The members of Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society participated in the Annual Summer Picnic on Tuesday July 16, 2024 at Nacogdoches Medical Center.
Food, Fun, Friendships.
Present were Dr. Modupe Sokunbi, Dr. Mike Randle, Dr. Aaron Polk, Dr. Chris Gayden, Dr. Carey Lindermann, and Jeff Patterson CEO NMC.

The Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society had their April meeting on April 9, 2024, at Clear Springs Restaurant.

The presenter was Shannon Vogel, MS FHIMSS, Associate Vice President, Health Information Technology

The topic discussed was AUGMENTED INTELLIGENCE IN HEALTH CARE.

Thank you to Connie Webster and Sara Regalado for all the help at the Ambassador Program and for featuring us on TMA Facebook page.

Thank you so much for all your help and support of our County Medical Society. Please thank Ms. Shannon Vogel - excellent presentation. It was timely and informative. Very Stimulating. There was great feedback from our members. They were quite enthusiastic and of course Ms. Shannon Vogel was brilliant and engaging.

Present at the meeting are:
1. Dr. Modupe Sokunbi, President
2. Dr. T.C. Grohman
3. Dr. Kim Procell
4. Dr. Mary Barnette
5. Mr. Mike Kinman
6. Dr. Chris Gayden
7. Dr. Loyd Whitley
8. Kristi Whitley
9. Dr. Hutsell
10. Dr. Ryan Head
11. Dr. Brian Glymph
12. Dr. Shyam Vyas
13. Dr. Kavita Vyas
14. Dr. Shail Vyas
15. Dr. Rodolfo J. Oviedo
16. Dr. Warthan
17. Mrs. Warthan
18. Dr. Brian Drake
19. Dr. Michael Mollot
20. Karen Gillespie
21. Dr. Dolamu Sokunbi
22. Dr. Keith Fishbeck
23. Dr. Ed Ferren
24. Mrs. Ferren

Happy National Doctors’ Day

“The practice of medicine is an art, not a trade; a calling, not a business; a calling in which your heart will be exercised equally with your head.”

~ Sir William Osler (Physician and Founding Professor of Johns Hopkins Hospital, Considered to be the “Father of Modern Medicine”)

Dear Nacogdoches – San Augustine County Medical Society,

I greatly appreciate each member of the Nacogdoches – San Augustine County Medical Society. On March 30th, we recognize National Doctors’ Day and celebrate the invaluable role physicians play. Thank you so very much for your dedication and service to the Nacogdoches – San Augustine County Medical Society and the communities we serve. As we continue to navigate unprecedented times, you have demonstrated grit and resilience as you continue to faithfully serve our patients and provide comfort and hope to our communities.

While National Doctors’ Day only comes once a year, I am always grateful for your teamwork and devotion to our Society’s mission and vision. Thank you once again for your outstanding work. I wish each of you a Happy National Doctors’ Day!

Sincerely, Modupe Sokunbi, M.D.

President

Nacogdoches – San Augustine County Medical Society

Members of the Nacogdoches San Augustine County Medical Society celebrated National Doctors’ Day 2024 at NMC Health Network.