Governor Mike DeWine called a virtual meeting of the primary care community the morning of March 10. Representing the Ohio Academy of Family Physicians were Executive Vice President (EVP) Ann Spicer; Deputy EVP Kate Mahler, CAE; and Director of Membership Emily Pavoni.
After a short update on the current COVID-19 situation in Ohio, the governor’s office sought feedback from participants on the concerns and questions they are hearing from their members. Please share with OAFP staff what you are seeing and hearing in your community in the comment section below.
The Governor’s office also encouraged the use of its recently launched COVID-19 call center. The call center, staffed with licensed nurses and infectious disease experts, is available 7 days a week from 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. by calling 1-833-4-ASK-ODH (1.833.427.5634) to answer COVID-19 questions.
In addition, the Emergency Order signed by Gov. DeWine on March 9 allows state departments and agencies to better coordinate their responses and suspends their purchasing and contracting requirements.
Due to this rapidly developing situation, we encourage you to visit the Ohio Department of Health’s website and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website for the most up to date information and guidelines.
In addition, the OAFP and the American Academy of Family Physicians have launched COVID-19 website pages with an office preparation check list as well as additional information and resources for you and your patients.