Earlier this week, the Michigan State Medical Society hosted a reception for the newly-elected lawmakers. Physicians and medical students were invited to meet freshman and returning members of the Michigan Legislature during the New Legislator Reception held at MSMS Headquarters in East Lansing. MSMS's physician members had an opportunity meet the legislators and discuss issues concerning health care. Those in attendance included:

Senator Steven Bieda (D-9)
Representative Julie Calley (R-87)
Senator Judy Emmons (R-33)
Representative Sherry Gay-Dagnogo (D-8)
Representative Patrick Green (D-28)
Representative Jon Hoadley (D-60)
Senator Hoon-Yung Hopgood (D-6)
Senator Ken Horn (R-32)
Senator Rick Jones (R-24)
Representative Steve Marino (R-24)
Representative Jeff Noble (R-20)
Representative Andy Schor (D-68)
Senator Tonya Schuitmaker (R-26)

Connecting constituents and lawmakers is a critical and central function of grassroots advocacy. MSMS's Engage provides its members access to an editable, prefilled web-form letter sending system, which has become the easiest and most effective way for constituents to contact their lawmakers. By visiting Engage, you will communicate, educate, and activate on the things that are most important to Michigan physicians. With Engage, YOU become a "virtual lobbyist," so please take action now!