As part of its 150th anniversary celebration, CMA will have a major exhibit at the State Fair at Cal Expo in Sacramento later this summer.

The historical exhibit, “CMA – Helping Doctors Help Patients for 150 Years,” runs August 11 to September 4 and will feature medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, scientific theories, and famous CMA physicians from 1850s through today. The 800-square-foot exhibit will be in the main hall of the counties building.

The bulk of materials comes from the Sierra Sacramento Valley Museum of Medical History. The 1 million fairgoers will also get the opportunity to see one of the few remaining iron lungs—once used to treat polio victims. UC Davis School of Medicine will offer demonstrations on how medical students today use sophisticated simulators of humans to test everything from surgery to pharmaceutical dosage. CMA Foundation will offer information on antibiotic resistance, obesity, and diabetes prevention.

CMA staff will work at the fair during peak hours. Physicians living in or near Sacramento, or planning to visit, and who wish to volunteer to answer questions and greet visitors should contact Susan Bassett at 916/444-5532 or sbassett@cmanet.org.

Discount tickets, hours of operation, and other details for those wishing to attend the fair can be found at http://www.bigfun.org.

Contact: Susan Bassett, 916/444-5532 or sbassett@cmanet.org.