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

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 ow.ly/m7yE51009In #CSAAnnualConf27

Your CME deserves an ocean view. CSA Winter 2027 in Maui Early Bird Rates End TOMORROW Oct. 16 Jan 18–22 | Westin Maui csahq.org/events/csa-2027-wi… #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

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-2026-fa… #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 csahq.org/news/so-you-wanna-… #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-2026-fa… #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. ow.ly/n68950ZTciq

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

Today is California Native American Day. @CSAHQ honors the Native nations of this land and our Native American & Indigenous colleagues who advance patient safety across California. #NativeAmericanDay #CSA #Anesthesiology

Your CME deserves an ocean view. CSA Winter 2027 in Maui: • Up to 25 AMA PRA Cat 1 + 17 MOCA 2.0® • POCUS, airway, OB, peds, AI & more • Sessions end 12:15 — afternoons are yours Jan 18–22 | Westin Maui csahq.org/events/csa-2027-wi… #CSAWinterConf27