Columbus District 6

About the Columbus Academy

District 6

This professional society of osteopathic physicians has represented central Ohio DOs for more than 60 years. Columbus Osteopathic Association (COA) members deliver healthcare to Ohioans in a 19-county area from Upper Sandusky to Portsmouth. As the largest local affiliate of the Ohio Osteopathic Association, COA is the only local osteopathic entity in this area. This distinction strengthens our commitment to promote the osteopathic profession at every level from osteopathic medical student to resident to practicing physician.

The COA covers the following counties: Ashland, Crawford, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Hocking, Knox, Licking, Madison, Marion, Morrow, Perry, Pickaway, Richland, Ross, Scioto, Union, and Wyandot.

 

Contact Information: 

Cheryl Markino, Executive Director COA Logo
Columbus Osteopathic Association
53 W. Third Avenue
PO Box 8130
Columbus, OH 43201
(614) 421-5990 - phone
(614) 294-0457 - fax 
COA@ooanet.org • www.twitter.com/ColumbusDO

 

 

District News

COA Announces 2013 Award Winners

The Columbus Osteopathic Association will honor two members at the Annual Meeting, April 17, 2013.


In Memoriam: Ruth E. Purdy, DO

Celebration of her life will be held on Sunday, April 7th, at 2:30 pm at Northwest United Methodist Church, 5200 Riverside Drive Columbus, OH 43220. Friends will be received 1 hour prior.


New Report Ranks the Health Of Ohio's Counties

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation released its annual county health rankings,, March 19. The report rates the health of nearly every county in the nation and shows that much of what affects health occurs outside of the physician’s office.


Oct. 14-20 Is Ohio Advance Directives Week

Governor Kasich has proclaimed Oct 14 - 20, 2012, Ohio Advance Directive Week. Use the occasion to encourage your patients to use our free on-line resources to complete a living will and power of attorney for health care.


Questions About "Meaningful Use"?

Call the Partnership Hotline

Someone from The Partnership is available to take calls to the 1-866-955-8971 hotline from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The full list of topics for the hotline is: Medicaid meaningful use, registration, timing of payments, clinical quality measures, and adopt, implement, upgrade.


COA Presents Awards, Holds Election at Annual Meeting

The Columbus Osteopathic Association (COA) honored two individuals with awards at its Annual Meeting, April 22, 2009, at Eddie Merlot's Restaurant in Columbus.


Academy Reception Provides Food, Fun & Film

Not that Academy!

More than 60 DOs, osteopathic medical students, and their guests attended the annual Columbus Osteopathic Association (also called the Academy) Member Reception, held February 25, 2009, at the Arena Grand Movie Theatre in downtown Columbus.


Columbus Academy Seeks Award Nominations


COA Now Accepting Ads for Membership Directory

Publication to be released in January 2009


Academy Family Visit Slated for November 12


Kick-Off Meeting Set for September 24

COA Starts New Program Year with Celebration, Speaker


DOs Testify at Medicaid Forums


Ohio DO Provides Emergency Healthcare in China


COA Presents Awards, Elects Council

The Columbus Osteopathic Association (COA) honored two individuals with awards at its Annual Meeting, April 22, 2008, at La Scala Italian Bistro in Dublin.


Annual Meeting Set for April 22

The Columbus Osteopathic Association will elect officers, hear an educational program, and honor two leaders of the profession at the Annual Meeting, April 22, 2008.


COA Hosts Successful Events

Central Ohio DOs Attend January and February Meetings


Columbus Docs Attend Kick-Off

Academy Hosts Successful Meeting


Volunteers Needed


Nominations Accepted for COA Awards Program


COA Kicks-Off Year with Dinner Meeting

Join us September 25


COA Sets 2007-2008 Meeting Dates

Mark Your Calendar!


Columbus Docs in the Spotlight at State Convention

COA physicians were well represented at the 109th Ohio Osteopathic Convention, June 21-24, 2007, at the Lodge at Sawmill Creek in Huron.


COA Presents Awards, Elects Council

Officers

Events

None at this time.