The Medical Society of Marion and Polk County will feature former Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber, MD as keynote speaker for its spring member dinner on May 15th. The event is at The Reed Ballroom in Salem starting at 6:00 PM. Governor Kitzhaber’s speech is titled, Avoiding the Falls: Succeeding or Failing Together. The event a social hour with sponsor and nonprofit organization booths followed by the presentation of the Medical Society's President's Awards for 2026. The event is designed for medical providers in Marion and Polk counties. Register at mpmedsociety.org.