LACMAA joins a growing global movement that endorses the four Smoke Free Movies solutions in order to get tobacco out of youth-rted movies.

LACMAA contines to support the El Santo Nino Center in Los Angeles. Stacy Sproull and members of the Allianc delivered Easter Baskets, goods and money donations for the children in need.

Our Districts are going strong, encouraging new members to join the Alliance, meeting regularly and raising funds for different local projects

LACAMA Alliance District 2

Colleagues Connect---21 Medical Specialties!  Sweetheart event with doctor spouses received rave reviews!  5-piece physician band was great. Famed surgeon and president-elect W. Neurosurgical Society, Dr.Wm Caton III, at the microphone, praised efforts of Halaine Rose and Cathy Caton; he emphasized importance of D2 alliance work.  

Dr.Adatia greeted us on behalf of LACMA D2.  Halaine thanked her Team: Hollis, Joanne, Jan, Mireya, Marilyn, Liz, Nancy. We may 'adopt' Karen O'Connell, who with M.Henderson, assured excellent silent auction for Young & Healthy (which arranged 1200 children to receive medical care in '07 from volunteer physicians, and DDS dental care). Planners hoped for turnout like Harvest Moon Party, Oct '06--boosting Alli revival after hibenation.  

Ruth Hillecke, co-president of LACMA-Alliance Dist. 10, selected by the Governing Council to receive the 2008 award for Dedicated County Alliance Member for Los Angeles County.

The Los Angeles County Medical Association Alliance is very proud to nominate Ruth Hillecke as our choice for Dedicated County Member of the Year. Ruth represents the epitome of a dedicated member. She has been active in the Alliance for over fifty years. It is a privilege to honor this long time active member. Ruth joined LACMA-A, CMAA and the AMAA in 1956. Over the years she has served numerous positions in her district, county and the state. She is serving and has served as President of District 10 in 1987-1989, 1997-1999 and as co-President from 1990-1991 and 1999 through the present. In Los Angeles County Medical Association she has served as Second Vice-president, Secretary, Treasurer, President-elect and President (1994-95) as well as numerous committees. Ruth can always be depended upon for her consistent and conscientious support of the Alliance.

Ruth has been an active member of her community, Downey. She is an active member of the Assistance League and the Downey Symphony Society. She has received numerous awards, including Volunteer of the Year by the Downey Rotary Club (1989), Outstanding Woman of the Year by the L.A. Board of Supervisors, for her district (1995). She has also been honored with her husband as Philanthropist of the Year by the California Academy of Family Physicians in 1999 and 2001 and Philanthropist of the Year by the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Ruth has been married to Norbert, a retired Family Physician, for 54 years. She is a registered nurse and x-ray technician by profession. She is an active and tireless community worker and a devoted Alliance member and leader. It is indeed a privilege to nominate her for this award and recognize for long standing commitment to making a difference in the world.