b'PEP-PAC Update: Strength in NumbersBy Elizabeth Barrall Werley, MD, FACEPThis past year, PACEP made great strides in its advocacy efforts.We are happy to be making our voice heard in the stateputting PACEP on the radar of the PA Department of Health, other healthcare organizations, and numerous legislators across Pennsylvania, and on both sides of the aisle. As reported at our annual business meeting, PACEPs PEP-PAC contributed $20,000 to 9 PA legislators this past year. But we cannot do this alone, and we cannot do it without PEP-PAC funds.Elizabeth Barrall Werley, MD, FACEPPACEP President This year, we anticipate even more direct advocacy with our state leaders and we The Pennsylvania Emergencyneed your support. I strongly encourage you to make a donation to our PEP-PAC. Physicians Political ActionEven better, please consider making it a Committee (PEP-PAC) is thestanding monthly contribution. At this lobbying arm of PACEP. At its core,years Scientific Assembly, I challengedDONATE NOW lobbying is a means of educatingattendees to participate in our PEP-PAC legislators about issues affectingfundraiser and in under three days, we us. PEP-PAC uses its resources toraised over $2,500! In addition to our annual giving campaign, be on the attend fundraisers with lawmakerslookout for additional fundraising events on both sides of the aisle, fosteringlike this throughout the year, to help us relationships with them so thatgrow our PEP-PAC funds and keep PACEP they can draw on our expertiseas a sought-after leader of healthcare regarding healthcare issues. issues.PACEP HAS A STORE!Get the latest in PACEP gearJackets and Vests embroidered with the PACEP Logo. Personalization is also available.VISIT STOREPACEP News | Spring 2025 11'