Get Walking Waco!

Walk With a Doc launches April 19 and continues every 3rd Saturday at Mountain View Park @ 9AM. Free T-shirts while supplies last!

Waco Women Physicians’ Ladies Night

Celebrate International Women’s Day and National Doctor’s Day on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Union Grove (Woodway), 6–8PM. Bring your kids!

Opportunities for Physicians

Get involved with Baylor University’s Pre-Medical Practicum (BU-MPP). Host shadowers or teach pre-med students. Contact:

• JoAn Wade: executivedirector@mclennancountymedicine.org
• Dr. Sparky Matthews: sparky_matthews@baylor.edu
• Dr. Rich Sanker: Richard_Sanker@baylor.edu

From the Executive Director

Questions about TMA membership? Email: admin@mclennancountymedicine.org

Important Resources

• Life Bridge – Physician Wellness Support
• TMLT Malpractice
• Texas Medical Association (TMA)
• Lone Star Caucus
• MCMS Website

Mark Your Calendars

• First Tuesdays: April 1, May 6 (Group trip on April 1, sign up by March 28)
• Behavioral Health Update (Waco Family Medicine): March 29 Register Now
• Walk with a Doc: April 19 @ 9am
• TexMed Annual Meeting (San Antonio): May 8–10

First Tuesdays in Austin

Join MCMS members on April 1 for advocacy at the Capitol. RSVP by March 28 to admin@mclennancountymedicine.org

24th Annual Gold Headed Cane Award Finalists

• Bradford W. Holland, MD
• J. Mark Rister, MD
• M. Charles Schlecte, MD
• D. Jeffrey Young, MD

Vote by April 18 via email, text (254) 723-7828, or call (254) 776-2882

Advocacy & the 89th Legislative Session

Sign up for Texas Medicine Today emails and participate in the TMA Grassroots Action Center. Contact your legislators and stay involved!

2025 MCMS Board of Directors

President: Nadege Gunn, MD President-Elect: Adam Ylitalo, DO Secretary-Treasurer: Rich Haskett, MD Immediate Past-President: Walter “Sparky” Matthews, MD Delegates & Alternates: Scott Blattman, Bradford Holland, Bob Wolf, Barbara Hair, Nadege Gunn + Alternates At-Large Members: Hanu Ancha, Melanie Diaz, J. Mike Hardin, Stefan Huber, Alexandra Jones-Adesina, Esiquiel Olivarez Jr., Anna Vanderheiden, Van Wehmeyer, Nathan Lott