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This same year, the Alexandria Medical Society is also founded.
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Dr. R. M. Slaughter proposes the foundation of the Medical Society of Northern Virginia, which would include physicians from multiple counties.
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While life insurance companies tried to lower the price they would have to compensate doctors for full examinations requiring urinalysis, doctors needed to be paid at least $5.00 to cover all costs and for a marginal profit to exist. Thus, Dr. Brooks of the Society drafted a resolution in which doctors consider any payment less than $5.00 "unprofessional."
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Dr. Dufour introduces new instruments to use while operating on the nose and throat; also introduces the autoscope, which is used for direct examination of the larynx, trachea and bronchi.
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Three renowned physicians in the Washington area are elected President of the Medical Society of Northern Virginia. As a result, by 1910 attendance at MSNVA meetings were double that of the meetings held in 1890.
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During the First World War, MSNVA physicians shared their fees with their colleagues who were fighting abroad.
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The Society decides to shift its focus from education to public policy regarding "medical etiquette" and improving existing medical infrastructure.
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During the Great Depression, even the Treasurers of the Society failed to pay their dues consistently. Even though dues had dropped to a mere 50 cents a year, many members were excluded from the society for failing to pay their dues at all. The Society, however, was able to survive due to its lack of virtually any expenses.
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The Society, in order to encourage resident membership, made non-residents Associate Members. By the end of the 1930s, most members were once again residents of Fairfax County.
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Dr. Nolan proposes a resoltion that the Society should promote agreement between private practice fees and those of jail practice.
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Dr. Shull drafts a resolution that is seconded and adopted, stating that school children (and pre-school children) were to be given compulsory physical examinations at doctors' offices at the regular rates.
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Dr. R. A. Vonderlehr proposes a resolution according to which two people about to be married must have a physical examination for all and any known diseases before they can be married. Similar laws would have to be passed in neighbouring states in order for the resolution to be effective.
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Mrs. R. M. Reynolds writes the Society and asks to create the Women's Auxiliary to the (then all-male) Medical Society of Northern Virginia. Dr. J. D. Zylman, then the President of the Society, fully supports her.
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In response to a letter sent by Cheryydale Cement Block Co., the Fairfax County School Board decides to open a school for physically handicapped children and request that a physician be appointed to serve on the committee.
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The executive Committee of the Fairfax County Medical Society met at Dr. Inguagiato’s home. At the request of the Executive Committee, Dr. Kiessiling was present to explain the activities of the Mental Health Committee and to discuss psychiatric services for the members for the new Fairfax Hospital.
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Now one of the best healthcare providers in the nation, Fairfax Hospital was beginning construction.
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The executive committee of the Fairfax County Medical Society meets at Dr. Haggerty’s home. Dr. Haggerty advised that Mr. Mills of Professional Business Management had accepted the invitation of the Society to speak at the November meeting .
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The Society founded a new not-for-profit Foundation in order to manage the Trust, Scholarships, projects aimed at welfare and community education, and other endeavours.
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Fairfax Hospital opens, and about 100 of its 300 beds are ready for patients. Its first group of physicians joins them and works with the staff.
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Society doctors agree to administer the Polio Vaccine at physician-sponsored clinics throughout Fairfax County, in the hopes that other nearby societies would join them in their efforts throughout the Washington Metropolitan area.
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The Medical Society of Northern Virginia establishes its Scholarship Trust Fund, which awards scholarships to residents of Fairfax County interested in a health career.
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The Society purchases and supplies a trailer in order to deal with any sort of emergency; that trailer is now used by Emergency Services in coordination with physicians.
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The Society's MEDCAP system was accepted and more widely implemented. This system has provided care and preserved the dignity of individuals in the community. The Auxilliary also arranges for physicians to discuss health care and related issues with serve, school, and civic and special citizens’ group.
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Approximately 40 Swiss doctors, nurses, hospital administrators and architects visited Fairfax Hospital while touring the United States. They were duly impressed by the efficiency and quality of the hospital's care, and by the Society's doctors working at the hospital.
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Senate sponsors of a health bill, including Sen. Kennedy, managed to squeak through with a close victory. The bill contains an amendment that would extend government review of expenditures for new medical equipment costing more than $150,000 for private physicians’ offices and outpatient clinics.
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The Medical Society of Northern Virginia celebrates its 100th anniversary and its growth over a century from 13 members to 718 members, and the success of many of its projects.
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The Medical Society of Northern Virginia decides to re-establish its Scholarship for students interesting in pursuing careers in health fields.
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