Home
Archives
Home
Archives
More
  • Home
  • Archives
  • Home
  • Archives

Sierra Sacramento Valley Medicine Magazine

Sierra Sacramento Valley Medicine MagazineSierra Sacramento Valley Medicine MagazineSierra Sacramento Valley Medicine Magazine

Serving the counties of El Dorado, Sacramento, and Yolo!

Read the Current Issue
SSVMS Website

Sierra Sacramento Valley Medicine Magazine

Sierra Sacramento Valley Medicine MagazineSierra Sacramento Valley Medicine MagazineSierra Sacramento Valley Medicine Magazine

Serving the counties of El Dorado, Sacramento, and Yolo!

Read the Current Issue
SSVMS Website

Selections From This Issue

Caring: Our Core Cause and Mission

Will Power, or Power Through A Will

Will Power, or Power Through A Will

Burned out by bureaucracy and disillusioned by misinformation, Adam Dougherty, MD, MPH offers a heartfelt call for physicians to reclaim their professional respect - starting with small, personal acts of resilience and care. From rejecting overloaded schedules to strengthening patient advocacy, this piece offers both reflection and action. 

Take Me to This Article

Will Power, or Power Through A Will

Will Power, or Power Through A Will

Will Power, or Power Through A Will

 Writing a will isn’t just legal - it’s emotional, cultural, and deeply personal. Caroline Giroux, MD explores mortality, agency, and feminist empowerment in this beautifully written essay about reclaiming autonomy, healing through preparation, and leaving behind a legacy that goes beyond money.

Take Me to This Article

Our Little Ones

Will Power, or Power Through A Will

Our Little Ones

 In this passionate and vulnerable reflection, Preny Karamian, MD shares the emotional toll of witnessing suffering in pediatric care - and the systemic failures that often go unspoken. Her words are a plea for better support for both children and the doctors who care for them.

Take Me to This Article

About Us

I Want to Write!

I Want to See Past Issues!

I Want to Advertise!

I have an interest in writing or a story I'd like to share with SSV Medicine!

Contact SSV Medicine

I Want to Advertise!

I Want to See Past Issues!

I Want to Advertise!

I want to share my services with the SSV Medicine readership!

Give Me Advertising Info

I Want to See Past Issues!

I Want to See Past Issues!

I Want to See Past Issues!

Take me to the SSV Medicine Archives to see past issues!

Take Me to the Archives

What Is SSV Medicine Magazine?

A Little About Us

Sierra Sacramento Valley Medicine is like the heartbeat of our medical community! It's the official magazine of the Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society (SSVMS), and it's all about celebrating the wonderful world of medicine. We're passionate about preserving the history, embracing the art, and advancing the science of medicine. But it's not just about the doctors—it's about everyone's health and happiness.


In our magazine, we're all about sharing knowledge and sparking conversations. It's a cozy corner where local physicians and healthcare heroes can come together, exchange ideas, and talk about the things that matter most in healthcare. We're all about keeping you in the loop on what's happening in the medical world and giving a voice to the issues that impact our profession.


With a circulation of more than 7,000 and published six times per year (digitally, with one print edition per year), SSV Medicine reaches practicing and retired physicians, medical students, local elected officials, media colleagues, and even your friendly community health organizations. So whether you're looking for the latest policy discussions, personal experiences, poetry, photography, or something else entirely, SSV Med is here for you!

Subscribe to SSV Med

Connect With SSVMS


Copyright © 2025 SSV Medicine - All Rights Reserved.

Powered by

  • Archives

This website uses cookies.

We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data.

Accept