A variety of volunteer opportunities are available locally and nationally. West Michigan hospital systems are building volunteer physician networks to assist health care teams in treating patients during this unpredictable time. If you are a retired physician interested in opportunities in West Michigan, please contact the organizations at the respective email addresses listed below.
Spectrum Health: providersurgedeployment@spectrumhealth.org
Metro Health: jennny.dondzila@metrogr.org
Mercy Health: Rachel.Jonaitis@mercyhealth.com
The American Medical Association (AMA) has curated a selection of resources to provide guidance to senior and retired physicians who may wish to return to work or are called upon to do so during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. To view that information, please click HERE.
Also, retired former members of The Doctors Company, may return to practice as volunteers and The Doctors Company will provide free malpractice insurance coverage. To qualify, a retired health care professional must be providing professional services for no fee, salary, or other compensation—with the exception of expenses incurred delivering those services. Retired former members of The Doctors Company interested in the free coverage can complete an online form or call (800) 421-2368, and press 1 for Member Services, then 6 for coverage activation.
Retired members considering volunteering can find more information at “COVID-19 Malpractice Coverage FAQs.” All health care providers can visit “COVID-19 Resource Center for Healthcare Professionals” to keep up to date on the pandemic.
If you have further questions or concerns, contact Patricia Dalton, Executive Director of KCMS and KCOA at 616-560-5336.