South Shore Medical Center names chief of family medicine
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Dr. Khalil Alleyne was recently named chief of family medicine at South Shore Medical Center.
In his new role, Alleyne will oversee the family medicine department while supporting providers, developing new programs and processes and striving to enhance clinical medicine.
“Dr. Alleyne brings a wealth of knowledge to the position and we are excited to have him on board in this new role,” said David Halle, medical director of the ambulatory care division at South Shore Health.
“I’m grateful for the opportunity to lead this department, especially during an unprecedented time for our medical center,” said Alleyne. “COVID-19 has presented some challenges for our health system, including increased demands on staffing, developing strategies for administering the COVID-19 vaccine in our community, and changes to primary care practice styles. I’m looking forward to working with my colleagues in addre
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Hanover resident Dr. Khalil Alleyne has been named chief of family medicine at South Shore Medical Center.
In his new role, Alleyne will oversee the Family Medicine Department while supporting providers, developing new programs and processes and striving to enhance clinical medicine.
“Dr. Alleyne brings a wealth of knowledge to the position and we are excited to have him on board in this new role,” said Dr. David Halle, medical director of the Ambulatory Care Division at South Shore Health.
“I’m grateful for the opportunity to lead this department, especially during an unprecedented time for our medical center,” said Alleyne. “COVID-19 has presented some challenges for our health system, including increased demands on staffing, developing strategies for administering the COVID-19 vaccine in our community, and changes to primary care practice styles. I’m looking forward to working with my colleagues in addressing and adapting to these challenges.”
Health expert believes nationwide vaccine rollout needs different approach
Health expert believes nationwide vaccine rollout needs different approach By Camille Connor | January 6, 2021 at 6:00 PM CST - Updated January 12 at 11:04 AM
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - COVID-19 vaccinations are not happening as quickly as many have hoped. A health expert gives his opinion about what he thinks will speed up the process.
Dr. Cecil Bennet is a board-certified family physician in Atlanta, Georgia.
“In my opinion, there should be a different approach than what’s being used right now,” he said about the current vaccine rollout nationwide.
He states that primary care physicians have been left out of the loop when it comes to administering the vaccine.