Pierce County Medical Society

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The Pierce County Medical Society (PCMS) is a professional membership organization of Physicians and Physician Assistants practicing in Pierce County, Washington. Formed in 1888, the Society has grown to a membership of over 700 practicing physicians and physician assistants and 250 retired members.
The Mission of the Pierce County Medical Society is to:
• promote the art and science of medicine
• promote the care and well being of patients
• protect and improve the health of the public
• serve and provide leadership for the membership of the Society

In 2003, the Board of Trustees expanded the mission to include:
• being a focal point for physicians to become interconnected for the purpose of optimizing community medical care while promoting healthy medical practices

PCMS owns and operates a for-profit subsidiary, PCMS Membership Benefits, Inc. (MBI). Incorporated in 1978, MBI provides members a variety of services including staff placement, personnel assistance, publication services including a monthly Bulletin, annual membership directory and annual pharmacy directory.

MBI owns the building at 223 Tacoma Avenue South that is headquarters for the Pierce County Medical Society and the College of Medical Education. Tenants include Pierce County Dental Society, Pierce County Nurses Association, American Lung Association of Washington and ADD Resources.