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Ross Black, MD
I decided I wanted to be a physician after I spent some time at college working as an orderly in a hospital during several summers. But, my story is not about me…it’s about all those with whom I have worked with and from whom I learned.
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LGBTQ Health Care
In Ohio, 3.4% of the state’s population is lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning/queer (LGBTQ). This growing population of about 394,000 individuals has a crucial need for unmet health and wellness services which presents a unique learning opportunity for family physicians. Read about the health disparities facing this community by Ramona Peel, lead trainer of Health Equitas, and how you can help.
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Opioid Epidemic
Families and communities are suffering across the United States, children are entering the foster care system, parents are losing their children too soon, and Ohio, although being at the forefront of national headlines, has all but failed to resolve the opioid epidemic.
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National Award
Recently, the OAFP was awarded the 80% by 2018 National Achievement Award, by the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable, for increasing awareness and improving screenings of colorectal cancer.
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Foundation Programs Help Shape Future Family Physicians
After her summer preceptorship with Stephen Ulrich, MD, Jess Tucker decided she wanted to become a compassionate, holistic, and talented family physician just like her mentor!
The Ohio Family Physician
A quarterly magazine with features on the joy in family medicine, quality improvement initiatives, member news, and Academy information.
Weekly Family Medicine Update
Stay up-to-date on issues affecting family medicine including health care advocacy and legislation, conference opportunities, and more!