James “Jay” Miller, MD ex-officio, Pierce County Health Officer
Nicholas Rajacich, MD
Camille Samujh, DO, MPH
Jeffrey Weoloski, MD
Executive Director
Linda Krause
Office Coordinator
Tanya McClain
As we move into this new year, I want to take a moment to reflect on both our challenges and achievements as a medical community here in Pierce County.
In particular, I want to thank those who have been able to participate in the Pierce County Health Care Access meetings and encourage our Pierce County physicians to consider attending.
Our medical community works better when we join together, and PCMS strives to be a source of support for our members. PCMS is dedicated to working with our health care community partners to provide the highest-quality medical care to our patients. Access to care is the first step.
We also want to continue to focus on community collaboration and advocacy. PCMS members have continued to participate in mentoring and educational opportunities through the Tacoma Public Schools Health Careers Academy. All medical specialties are of interest to the students, and we would like to connect with any PCMS members who are interested in learning more about how they can participate in this program, which helps inspire young people in our community to enter all levels of the medical field.
As we look ahead to the next quarter, I encourage each of you to stay involved whether by attending one of the Pierce County Health Care Access meetings, participating in health care career mentorship, or joining our community health projects. Your engagement makes a real difference. Together, we can continue to promote not only the health of our patients, but also the well-being of those who dedicate their lives to caring for them.
Sincerely,
Blair Campbell, MD President
At the 2025 annual meeting, the following trustees were voted in to serve on the board of directors
Executive Committee:
President: Blair Campbell, MD
Immediate Past President: Neil Batta, MD
Secretary/Treasurer: Courtney Kennel, DO
New Directors:
Nicole Cassler, MD, FAAD
Dr. Cassler is a board-certified dermatologist with Pacific Northwest Dermatology in Tacoma and a U.S. Navy veteran.
Kenneth Foerster, MD, MBA
Dr. Foerster is a board-certified family physician and physician executive with experience across primary care, urgent care, hospital medicine, critical care, maternity care, and occupational health.
Erin Kallock, MD
Dr. Kallock is dual board-certified in family medicine and obesity medicine and is committed to preventive, relationship-based care. Her clinical work spans rural and urban communities in Washington and Alaska, and her current practice emphasizes lifestyle medicine, emotional well-being, and accessible, patient-centered care.
Jeffrey Wesoloski, MD
Dr Wesolowski is a neuroradiologist and physician leader originally from Pittsburgh Since joining TRA Medical Imaging in 2017, he has served as Chief of Neuroradiology and now holds leadership roles as Director of Outpatient Operations and Vice President. He is active in multiple radiology societies and has established deep roots in the South Sound.
Returning Directors:
H. Matt Davis, MD
J.T. Heffernan, MD
Camille Samujh, DO, MPH
Jay Miller, MD (ex-officio, PC Health Officer)
Nicholas Rajacich, MD
March 10, 2026
Pierce County Medical Society
Upcoming Events
PCMS Board of Directors Meeting - Open to all PCMS Members. RSVP to attend. RSVP March 10th Meeting.
5:30 pm start
March 17, 2026
March Madness-First Round Social with TRA at the Crescent Lounge 5:00 pm start. RSVP TODAY! Free event.
March 18, 2026
Community Health Care Event - PCMS Table - 11:00 am start
PCMS has reserved a table with 10 available seats. If you’re interested in attending, please email us at: linda@pcmswa.org
May 17, 2026
Annual Resident Event at Cheney Stadium - Free for residents!
1:35 pm game
September 17, 2026
PCMS 3rd Annual Meet your District Representative Event with TRA
6:00 pm
December 8, 2026
PCMS Annual Holiday Event
5:00 pm
Your donations Matter
Your generous contributions through our holiday card fundraiser enable us to provide grants to local nonprofit organizations. We deeply appreciate your support in 2025.
Your donations have a meaningful impact on small local nonprofits, helping them thrive and serve the community. Thank you for your continued support with your 2026 donation.
Sincerely, Charles Weatherby, MD, Mark Grubb, MD and Larry Larson, MD
PCMS Foundation Board of Directors
Donate today!
2025 GRANTEES:
Associated Ministries of Tacoma-Pierce County
Catholic Community Services
Healthcare Careers Academy
Mountain View Community Center
Perinatal Collaborative of Pierce County
Pierce County Project Access
REACH Ministries
The Skoolie Foundation
The Wishing Well Foundation
Trinity Neighborhood Free Clinic
"The proper aim of giving is to put the recipients in a state where they no longer need our gifts."
–C. S. Lewis
Would you like to represent your colleagues in Pierce County September 26-27 in Spokane Washington?
Represent Pierce County Medical Society at the WSMA Annual Meeting and House of Delegates Meeting.
September 26-27, 2026 at the Historic Davenport Hotel
Join your colleagues at the WSMA House of Delegates Meeting this Fall. Limited stipends are available from PCMS.
Alert your colleagues that you are a delegate for Pierce County and ask for comments and recommendations on WSMA programs and policies.
Collaborate with the PCMS Delegation to review and discuss proposed resolutions, while networking with peers from across the state.
The PCMS Resolution Review Meeting will take place on September 15, 2026. RSVP to confirm your attendance.
Participation is exclusive to active PCMS members.
Date: September 26-27, 2026
Location: Historic Davenport Hotel, Spokane, WA
To be part of the PCMS Delegation, please contact Linda Krause, PCMS Exec. Director at: linda@pcmswa.org by August 14, 2026. Thank you.
Washington State Medical Association News
Standing Up for Evidence-based Medicine
The March/April 2026 issue of WSMA Reports explores the controversies engendered by Sec. Kennedy’s Department of Health and Human Services, particularly with vaccine policy, and the work being done to empower physicians as trusted messengers in an era of health misinformation and declining trust in science.
To protect patient safety and to uphold practice standards, physicians are pushing back hard on the federal government’s attack on vaccines and preventive care. For the March-April WSMA Reports feature story, writer John Gallagher talks with Washington physician leaders on the rapidly evolving state-of-play of immunization policy and guidance that’s creating tension between federal health agencies and the physician community and creating confusion for our patients.
With the assault on evidence-based information underway, physicians and clinicians can use all the help they can get to combat misinformation and disinformation. For our secondary feature, writer Rita Colorito spoke with Helen Burstin, MD, MPH, MACP, to learn how the Coalition for Trust in Health and Science is creating and using an evidence-based knowledge infrastructure to promote trust in health and science and challenge false information.
Chaos and confusion in federal vaccine policy is contributing vaccine hesitancy and nonadherence on the ground For our risk-management column, experts at Physicians Insurance explain why it’s vital that a patient’s decision to decline recommended immunizations is carefully documented and offer documentation guidance.
Also in the March/April 2026 issue:
Member spotlight on Elizabeth Westling, MD. Matthew Grierson, MD, is a doctor making a difference. The chilling effect of ICE—a look by the numbers. Heartbeat by Cathrine Wheeler, MD. And more.
WSMA Reports is WSMA’s flagship magazine, published six times a year as an exclusive member benefit, with each issue containing news, analysis, and opinion for the physician community in Washington state. Learn more at www.wsma.org.
Cover illustration is by Xinmei Liu
In Memoriam
Maureen Ann Callaghan, 73, passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by her family in Olympia, Washington on February 6th, 2026. She was a tenacious woman who touched many in her too short but full life. Maureen dedicated her life's work to medicine, working as a neurologist and palliative care doctor for 40 years in Olympia, Joint Base Lewis-McCord, and University Place. She was a beloved mother, sister, and grandmother and is survived by her children Brendan (Kristina), Patrick (Maile), and Brigit (Taylor), her siblings Peggy (John) and Kevin, her grandchildren Cora and Evie, and former spouse Allen Miller
Her soul was as vibrant as her wardrobe, as she filled any space with colorful stories and her gift of gab. As a woman who loved traveling and the outdoors, she has sewn connections across the world and has left an example of what it means to seize the day.
Read full obituary HERE
James R. Stilwell Jr., MD, of Huntsville, Alabama, a plastic surgeon, died Feb. 4, 2026, at age 96 at his home in Huntsville. This obituary is written by him so that all mistakes are his (as usual)!
He was born in Birmingham, Alabama, on Aug. 27, 1929, to J.R. Stilwell Sr. and Edna Mae Stilwell. His parents predeceased him, as did a sister; a brother, Charles; and stepson Steven Clark.
He is survived by his brother, John Q. Stilwell, PhD, of Dallas, Texas; three children, James R. Stilwell III, David Reed Stilwell and Amy Lynn O’Callaghan; five grandchildren, Jordyn Stilwell; Isaac and Lucas Stilwell; and Matthew and Maize O’Callaghan; one niece, Laura Stilwell; and, of course, by his precious and beloved wife, Dorres and her two surviving children, Christopher Clark (Jen) and Phillip Clark (Christina), granddaughter Franklin Beatrice Dorton-Clark, and by a whole bunch of in-laws, all of whom are loved dearly
Read full obituary HERE
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Don’t forget to join us March 17, 2026 at the TRA Crescent Lounge 5-8pm
1304 S. Fawcett Ave. Ste 300, Tacoma WA 98402
Provider Engagment Event with TRA Medical Imaging and PCMS
