IMPROVING THE SELF
Just weeks after Dr . Couch turned over the ceremonial Presidents ’ gavel to Dr . Roberts to become the new GLMS President , the first of two major changes for the organization took place . GLMS unveiled a completely renovated website .
While the domain remains the same , www . glms . org , the new website is much easier to navigate and includes numerous essential features for member interaction . Visitors to glms . org may now update and review their listing in the annual pictorial roster ( the “ Mug Book ”), read issues of Louisville Medicine , GLMS News and Vital Signs , stay up to date on the latest health care news and events , conveniently pay dues , and contact GLMS staff with insurance hassles or practice support needs .
The website was a combined effort from GLMS staff and the visions of both Drs . Couch and Roberts . We look forward to optimizing your access and experience even more in the years to come .
Undeniably the biggest change for GLMS and the GLMS Foundation in several decades was the sale of the Old Medical School Building to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kentuckiana . The historic structure will continue to serve the Louisville community by providing a home away from home for the families of children being treated at downtown medical facilities .
“ When a child is hurting , there ’ s no stronger medicine than the love and support of family ,” said GLMS Foundation President , K . Thomas Reichard , MD , who led the effort to transfer ownership . “ The building will serve as an extension of physician care to children while standing as a fitting tribute to Louisville ’ s incredible medical heritage .”
It was a bittersweet moment for GLMS and the GLMS Foundation who , with the help of Drs . Richard Wolf , Robert Howell and countless others , worked tirelessly to restore the Old Medical School and secure its listing in the National Registry of Historic Places . But , their mission of preservation has been accomplished !
To say goodbye to the Old Medical School , Past-President Gordon Tobin , MD , hosted a tour of the building on Tuesday , December 13 . Dozens of physicians and their families were treated to an in-depth look at the history of the Old Medical School , from its construction in the late 1800s and years as the School of Medicine all the way to the present .
Speaking at the event , Dr . Tobin said , “ There ’ s a great deal of sadness about leaving this wonderful building but ( we ’ re ) always looking towards the future . Like an old battleship that has survived many wars , this building deserves a decommissioning ceremony .”
Dr . Tobin gave each section of the preserved building a chance to shine . Some of the rooms highlighted on the tour were the Dr . Harold Kleinert Lounge in the basement , the Walter S Coe MD Museum Room , the Richard S Wolf MD Room , the Christopherson dissection room and anatomy lab on the building ’ s top floor and the Howell Clock Tower .
Former GLMS Executive Director Lelan Woodmansee , CAE , spoke at the end of the tour . “ The medical society in this building really created a symbolic link between the downtown business and city communities and the health care community . And that was a link that we thought was a very appropriate role for the medical society ,” he said . “ A lot of very creative minds made this possible .”
In late January , GLMS relocated to its new home , the Fleur-de-Lis Building located at 328 E . Main St . We are excited to be in our new location , just three blocks from both the University of Louisville School of Medicine and Waterfront Park . Local businesses abound in the ever-expanding NuLu area for partnership , and soon we will host physician , resident and medical student gatherings in our new location and all over town .
BUILDING UPON WHAT CAME BEFORE
No matter the location , GLMS staff has worked consistently to be the best workplace possible . In May 2016 , we were honored with a gold
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