September is #PainAwarenessMonth. Pain care is evolving—with new treatments and technologies offering patients more options. Anesthesiologists are helping lead the way toward safer, more personalized pain care. 💜

#PainMedicine #Anesthesiology

CSA members enjoyed connecting with California Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas @CASpeakerRivas and U.S. Rep. Zoe Lofgren @RepZoeLofgren Building relationships with our elected leaders helps strengthen our advocacy for #anesthesiologists, patient safety, and physician-led care.

Big Island bound? CSA Fall Conference attendees get 5% OFF Alaska Airlines flights! Code ECMQ187 • Travel Nov 4–18 Conference: Nov 9–13 at Fairmont Orchid Book now → alaskaair.com
Register: csahq.org/events/csa-202…
#CSAFallConf26 #AlaskaAirlines @AlaskaAir

Saturday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.: National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
Leftover postop pain meds don’t belong in the cabinet. Find a DEA site: DEATakeBack.com
CA year-round: medtakebackcalifornia.org
#TakeBackDay #CSA #OpioidSafety

Disneyland® prices went up Oct 6. CSA 2027 attendees keep the old price until Nov 2. Register & buy via the CSA Disney Ticket Store before prices rise Nov 3.
April 8–11 | Disneyland Resort
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#CSAAnnualConf27

Your CME deserves an ocean view.
CSA Winter 2027 in Maui
Early Bird Rates End TOMORROW Oct. 16
Jan 18–22 | Westin Maui
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#CSAWinterConf27

Reminder: CSA Member Reception is this Saturday! 🌅
📅 Saturday, Oct 17 · 7:00 to 9:00 PM
📍 Marriott Marquis San Diego, Grand Ballroom Terrace
Drinks, light bites, and great conversation with your California colleagues. Come join us!
#ANES26 #CSA #Anesthesiology @ASALifeline

Med Students and Residents: Come find CSA at the ASA ANESTHESIOLOGY 2026 Medical Student Reception! 👋
📅 Friday, Oct 16 · 7:30 to 9:00 PM
Meet California anesthesiologists, grab some CSA swag, and learn how to get involved. Stop by our table!
@ASALifeline
#ANES26

Is anesthesiology a job or a calling? Drs. Klaus Kjaer, Daryl Oakes & Beth Duggan explore how professionalism, purpose & career development shape longevity & fulfillment in medicine.

🎧 Listen to the latest episode! ow.ly/OIhp50ZXkzf.

#Anesthesiology #VitalTimes

Elevate your expertise tomorrow! Join our monthly webinar tomorrow, Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 4:00 pm ET.

Tune in as Drs. Richard Chou and Trent Emerick discuss Advocacy for Our Specialty Through AMA, moderated by Dr. Raj Gupta.

Register today: asra.com/events-educati…

CSA Fall Conference 2026 on Big Island! Get Southwest discounted fares to ITO/KOA. Book by Nov 6 for travel Nov 6–16 via SWABIZ. Nov 9–13 at Fairmont Orchid. csahq.org/events/csa-202… #CSAFallConf26

From translating for family members to becoming a Latina anesthesiologist, one physician shares how her upbringing inspired her career in medicine. 🩺

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the voices and experiences that strengthen patient care.

#HispanicHeritageMonth

So you wanna be a podcast host?
CSA is launching its first Podcast Host Contest for Vital Times, hosted by Dr. Ludwig Lin and Dr. Rita Agarwal.
Deadline: Nov 9
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#VitalTimes #Anesthesiology #CSA

Register for our upcoming CSA events today! ow.ly/76Uo50ZWqZh #CSAFallConf26 #CSAWinterConf27 #CSAAnnualConf27

October is Health Literacy Month.
Consent, NPO instructions, and pain plans only protect patients if they are understood. CSA stands for clear communication as part of safe, physician-led anesthesia care.
#HealthLiteracyMonth #CSA #PatientSafety

The first recorded Filipinos in what is now the U.S. landed at Morro Bay, California, in 1587. CSA honors Filipino and Filipino American anesthesiologists — including Dr. Ed Mariano, CSA’s first Filipino American president.
#FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth #CSA

Big Island bound? CSA Fall Conference attendees get 5% OFF Alaska Airlines flights! Code ECMQ187 • Travel Nov 4–18 Conference: Nov 9–13 at Fairmont Orchid Book now → alaskaair.com
Register: csahq.org/events/csa-202…
#CSAFallConf26 #AlaskaAirlines @AlaskaAir

Today is National Latino/a Physician Day.
~19% of the U.S. — ~40% of California — and only ~6% of physicians. CSA honors Latino and Latina anesthesiologists and the pipeline our patients need.
6% is not enough. Representation heals.
#NationalLatinoPhysicianDay #CSA

2027 History of Anesthesia Essay & Video Contest is OPEN! California residents, fellows & medical students can enter for a chance to win:

📅 Deadline: Jan. 9, 2027

👉 Share your story & help preserve anesthesia history! Learn more here: ow.ly/zMt050ZTJul.

A personal invite from Dr. Adrian Gelb (UCSF / WFSA):
Join him at #CSAFallConf26 on the Big Island, Nov 9–13.
Fairmont Orchid. Up to 25 CME. Rooms from $359 — book by Oct 4.
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The CSA was proud to partner with the UC Davis Department of #Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine and Project Lead The Way to give Pleasant Grove High School’s Biomedical Academy students a hands-on introduction to anesthesiology and airway management. @UCDavisMed @PLTWorg