News

03/27/2020

Governor Signs HB 197

Legislation provides emergency relief to Ohioans during the COVID-19 pandemic

03/23/2020

State of Ohio Issues “Stay at Home” Order

03/10/2020

OOA House of Delegates to Convene in April

03/06/2020

COA Announces 2020 Award Recipients

Henry L. Wehrum, DO, will receive the James F. Sosnowski, DO, Distinguished Service Award and Geraldine N. Urse, DO, will receive the William I. Linder, DO, Advocate Award at the Annual Meeting & Dinner, March 24 in Columbus.

02/19/2020

Suicidality in Ohio: Reversing the Trend in 2020

By Justin Trevino, MD - Medical Director, Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services

From 2007-2018 suicide deaths in Ohio increased over 40 percent with the number of deaths reaching approximately 1850 (about 5 people dying each day) in 2018. Suicide is now the leading cause of death for Ohio youth ages 10-14 years as well as the second leading cause of death for Ohioans ages 15-34 years.

01/15/2020

Nominations Open for OOA Awards

Nominate Yourself or a Colleague

12/05/2019

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS Ohio Osteopathic Symposium Poster Competition & Exhibition

Deadline to submit is January 31

11/20/2019

Ohio DO Testifies in Opposition to HB 177

[November 20, 2019]

Paige Gutheil Henderson, DO, a Columbus-area family physician, testified against HB 177 at the Ohio House of Representatives Health Committee yesterday. She outlined why removing or weakening collaboration agreements between a nurse practitioner and a physician is detrimental to patient care.

11/01/2019

Profession Offers Health Policy Training at Every Stage of Your Career

AACOM Now Accepting Applications for DC Internship

09/19/2019

It’s Official!

[September 19, 2019]

Terry Johnson, DO, an OOA member from Scioto County, became the first osteopathic physician to ever serve in the Ohio Senate when he was sworn-in yesterday.

08/29/2019

ODH Asks Physicians, Providers to Report Suspected Cases

Reports of Individuals with Severe Pulmonary Illness after Vaping

08/22/2019

Ohio Medicaid Seeks Input as it Begins to Select New Managed Care Partners

OOA Members Invited to Submit Comments

08/08/2019

Prevent Blindness Offers Free Children’s Vision Screening for Your Office

Includes Training, Certification, Equipment

08/01/2019

Ohio DOs Represent State Profession at National Meeting

Delegates Reaffirm Commitment to OPP for Board Certification

Thirty-four OOA members participated at the annual AOA House of Delegates where they joined 500+ other osteopathic physicians from across the country to enact policy, including changes to board certification and recertification.

07/08/2019

Now Accepting Nominations for Resident Trustee

06/14/2019

Buy a Coat, Welcome a New Student

New OOF Fund Established for White Coat Sponsorship

The OOA and its foundation (the Ohio Osteopathic Foundation) has a new program to help you connect with the newest members of the Ohio osteopathic family. Purchase a white coat for an incoming student!

06/14/2019

The Power of Provider Recommendations

An Update from Atlantic Health Partners

06/11/2019

Ohio Considers “Tobacco21”

[June 11, 2019]

An increasing number of states are raising the legal sales age for tobacco products to 21. Ohio legislators seem poised to do the same as part of the biennial budget bill.

05/30/2019

Coalition Offers Online CME Courses to Improve Physician Well-Being

The Ohio Physician Wellness Coalition (OPWC), of which the OOA is a member, launched six videos in its continuing medical education wellness video series.

05/22/2019

Family Physician Installed as OOA President

Charles D. Milligan, DO, of Orrville, to Lead Statewide Organization

05/14/2019

Six Win Osteopathic Medical Award at State Science Day

OU-HCOM Students Judge Projects

05/10/2019

House Passes State Budget Bill

[May 10, 2019]

The $69 billion budget package cuts taxes, raises the legal age to buy cigarettes, and establishes mandates on health care providers to address "surprise billing."

05/02/2019

OOA Awards Top Honors at Symposium

Osteopathic physicians in Ohio are doing incredible work for their patients, community, and profession. These DOs were honored during the Ohio Osteopathic Symposium, April 24-28 in Columbus, as the OOA presented its highest honors.

07/27/2018

OOA Installs President for 2018-2019

Physician from Dayton-area to Lead Statewide Group

Jennifer J. Hauler, DO, of Tipp City, was installed as president of the Ohio Osteopathic Association during a special ceremony and luncheon at the Ohio Osteopathic Symposium, April 27, in Columbus.