Ohio Osteopathic Association

To OOA Members:
We wish you a Labor Day weekend filled with appreciation for the work you do and the impact you make.

On International Overdose Awareness Day, we pause to remember the lives lost to overdose, a heartbreaking reminder of the urgent need for compassion and action in addressing addiction. Today, let's honor their memories by fostering understanding, supporting recovery, and spreading hope. Let's work together to prevent tragedy and heal our communities.

August is National Immunization Awareness Month, a crucial time to highlight the power of vaccines in preventing disease and saving lives. Each year, vaccines prevent up to 3 million deaths worldwide, emphasizing their critical role in public health.

Earlier this month, OOA representatives participated in the Ohio Immunization Summit, a gathering of nearly 70 advocates discussing how to make an impact at the Statehouse, at clinics, and in communities.

In 1973, the US Congress designated August 26 as Women’s Equality Day. The date was selected to commemorate the ratification of the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote.

The observance not only recognizes the suffrage movement, but also calls attention to the continuing efforts toward full equality and the strides women have made across various fields, including medicine. Women physicians contribute invaluable perspectives to patient care, medical education, health policy, and more. We celebrate their contributions as they continue to break barriers, inspire change, and shape the world around us.

The unconditional love of a pet can do more than keep you company. Pet ownership offers a multitude of benefits, particularly in terms of physical and mental health. The companionship of pets can improve mood, reduce stress, and encourage physical activity—all contributing to overall well-being.

Look for more about the power of pets in the upcoming issue of "Buckeye Osteopathic Physician."

NEED CME?

There are dozens of programs available on-demand at The CME Center, a collaborative osteopathic platform to provide high quality online education. Lectures address clinical topics as well as practice management and health care regulation issues. All programs are eligible for AOA Category 1-A credit.

OOA members get a discount on all 57 programs produced by the OOA! Check your OSTEOFACTS for the discount code and get 20% off the list price.

CME Center The CME Center offers a variety of continuing education classes offered in several formats to meet your Health Care education needs.

It's Back to School time.

Whether you're in medical school or elementary school, we wish you a year filled with inspiring lessons and endless opportunities for growth.

Best wishes to all students (and teachers and staff) for a successful and rewarding academic year ahead!

The Columbus Osteopathic Association (COA) was proud to support the 10-Year Anniversary Celebration at Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Dublin campus held earlier this month.

It was an opportunity to reflect on a decade of achievements and look forward to the future of the osteopathic profession in Central Ohio while welcoming the Class of 2028.

The COA, one of OOA’s 10 district academies, has sponsored the annual picnic every year since the Dublin campus opened its doors in 2014.

And a good time was had by all😀

The Northwest Ohio Osteopathic Association (NWOOA) hosted medical students and members at a social event last night in Perrysburg. The evening included conversation, food, and fun!

NWOOA is one of OOA's 10 district academies. The districts provide professional support to DOs and OMS locally and promote osteopathic visibility and outreach in the community.

Join TEAM OOA for the AAOA Fun Run!

Each year at OMED, the Advocates for the American Osteopathic Association host the AT Still Fit for Life Fun Run, a timed 5K run/walk race.

The live event is Sunday, September 22, in San Antonio, but you can participate on TEAM OOA whether or not you attend OMED. Just walk or run a 5k route any time on your own during the September 20-22 weekend.

Register at https://solerssports.raceentry.com/at-still-fit-for-life-fun-run/race-information

Did you know 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer?

Be aware of the broad impact of excessive sun exposure. UV radiation can lead to various skin issues and negatively affect vision.

What a wonderful afternoon! OOA President Doug Harley, DO, participated at the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine Convocation & White Coat Ceremony today in Athens. He has a message for the newest members of the osteopathic family:

Today we celebrate the father of osteopathic medicine. The pioneering principles of Andrew Taylor Still, MD, DO, continue to guide the profession. From bedside manner to osteopathic manipulative treatment, this holistic medical approach has touched countless lives.

WE LOVE THIS BILLBOARD!😍
(And yes, we're shouting!)

Osteopathic medicine is defined by a whole-person, hands-on approach to health and wellness.

Good health is about more than the absence of disease and Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (DOs) are trained to look beyond symptoms and focus on the whole person because the best health care encompasses body, mind, and spirit.

That’s why we don't just treat patients, we treat people.

OOA | Find a Physician This list includes all licensed DOs practicing in Ohio—regardless of Ohio Osteopathic Association (OOA) membership status.

We have lots more photos from the American Osteopathic Association House of Delegates meeting in Chicago, July 19-21.

Thank you to all of the OOA members who served as delegates.

This Disability Pride Month we honor the diverse abilities that enrich our world. Every July is an opportunity to recognize and honor the history, achievements, experiences, and struggles of the disability community.

A study states that 1 in 4 people who are living with a disability are discriminated against. By raising awareness, we unite to advocate for a world where no one is unfairly judged for a condition that in no way defines their strength.

Thank you to these Ohio DOs and medical students who participated in the AOA House of Delegates over the weekend. They joined more than 500 physicians and students from around the country to consider policy positions that impact physicians and patients.

Did you know that information in the brain can travel up to 350 miles per hour?

Today is World Brain Day to celebrate brain health and emphasize the importance of preventing illnesses. To ensure your brain continues to function at its peak speed, take proactive measures to maintain its health!

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Safe travels to the DOs and OMS traveling to Chicago this week for the American Osteopathic Association Annual Meeting.

🥳IT'S WORLD EMOJI DAY!

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The Ohio Department of Health is raising awareness among physicians and health care providers about a potential exposure to bats at an overnight camp in Richland County. The camp included attendees from across the state, so medical offices throughout Ohio may be affected.

Local health departments are reaching out to affected individuals to conduct risk assessments and are advising those exposed to bats to contact health care facilities in their jurisdiction to obtain rabies post-exposure vaccination as appropriate.

See the latest OSTEOFACTS for more information.

OOA Past President Robert W. Hostoffer, Jr., DO, of Cleveland, has been selected as the 2024 American Osteopathic Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. This pinnacle award honors individuals who have made significant, fundamental contributions to the osteopathic profession throughout their career.

Dr. Hostoffer's impact on the profession has been immense, as he has supported osteopathic projects with his time, talent, and treasure. One well-known example is the Scholar Series. Dr. Hostoffer originally created the video series in 2015 after he saw the need to develop scholarly work within osteopathic training programs. His focus was to help residents meet ACGME program requirements. He worked with other physicians and researchers to develop the content and then funded the project himself. The Scholar Series has been an enormous gift to the entire osteopathic community, as many organizations, faculty, and individual DOs have used the program.

Dr. Hostoffer is a nationally recognized expert in allergic and immunologic disorders affecting both children and adults. He has been clinical professor at Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, associate professor at Case Western Reserve University, and program director of the Pediatric and Adult Allergy/Immunology Fellowship at University Hospitals Richmond Medical Center, the first AOA-accredited A/I program in the US.

Dr. Hostoffer will receive the award in September at the AOF Honors Gala in San Antonio, Texas, during OMED, the world’s largest gathering of osteopathic physicians.

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Congratulations!

The first seven students to complete the Transformative Care Continuum (TCC), a unique educational collaboration between Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine and Cleveland Clinic, graduated from their residencies this month. The innovative program offers an accelerated curriculum designed to align physician training with the evolving demands of modern health care delivery.

TCC Overall Draft 4

The US Health Resources & Services Administration is currently accepting applications for three loan repayment programs:
Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery
Pediatric Specialty
Faculty

Details and deadlines are at the link.

Apply for Loan Repayment | Bureau of Health Workforce Open loan repayment programs Faculty Loan Repayment Program (closes June 27)Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (closes June 27)Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program (closes July 9) We offer programs that repay part of your school loan debt. Nurse Corps Loan Rep...

Due to popular demand, registration for The VOC (Virtual Osteopathic Conference) is now extended to June 25.

Developed by a team of physicians from six states, The VOC offers high-quality, relevant CME in a fully virtual and on-demand format. Up to 48 credits are available, but you can purchase in 8-credit increments. Credits are available to complete through June 30.

The VOC: On-Demand Virtual CME Conference | MAOPS The VOC On-Demand Virtual CME Conference / On-Demand until June 30 Watch Now! View Line-up The VOC offers 48 AOA Category 1-A and AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™ , available for purchase in 8-credit increments. Complete credits on-demand at your leisure until June 30. Registration closes May 31, so do...

JUNE IS NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH

The primary objective is to help create a healthy and safe environment for all. Some topics addressed this month include safety engagement, road safety, risk reduction, and other accidents.

Let's get involved to encourage safety in workplaces and every setting. For information, see the NSC website.

National Safety Month - National Safety Council Join the National Safety Council in June for National Safety Month—the annual observance to help keep each other safe from the workplace to anyplace. Sign up to get your free NSM safety resources as soon as they are ready.

The OOA signed on to a letter this week with nearly a dozen physician organizations in the state to support HB 452, legislation aimed at preventing violence against health care workers and hospital employees.

The bill requires all hospitals to have a violence prevention and reporting plan in place, as well as standardized notification requirements for patients and visitors on these policies. Further, the Ohio Department of Health is tasked with creating a process for hospital plans and incidents to be reported and analyzed. Lastly, HB 452 requires the Ohio Department of Higher Education to survey students of clinical education programs on training for workplace violence.

Members can read more about this and other advocacy efforts at the Statehouse in today's OSTEOFACTS.

The OOA is proud to present the Osteopathic Medical Award every year at State Science Day.

Middle and High School Students Win Osteopathic Medical Awards (May 2024) Six middle school and high school students received the Osteopathic Medical Award at the 2024 State Science D...