Issues: February 16, 2016
Nominations Sought for 2016 Ohio Family Physician and Family Medicine Educator of the Year
These awards recognize family physicians and family medicine teachers who have exhibited extraordinary, beyond-the-call-of-duty merit; articulated and encouraged members and students to pursue the ideals of family medicine; and conveyed these ideals to the public. Read More
Increase the Amount of Controlled Hypertensive Patients in Your Practice and Earn ABFM Part IV Credit!
The OAFP is seeking 12 family medicine practice teams to take part in a training session set for Saturday, March 19, in Dublin, OH. Participants will gain insight into the “Check it. Change it. Control it.” program, learn the benefits of a team-based approach to care, and the practice impact of setting an office protocol that supports high blood pressure prevention and control. Read More
Seeking Family Medicine Physicians
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OhioHealth is seeking family physicians for available opportunities in central Ohio in various practice settings ranging from urban to rural. OhioHealth, a family of not-for-profit, faith-based hospitals, has been serving patients in central Ohio since 1891. Its campuses are comprised of 11 award-winning hospitals and more than 200 neighborhood care sites within the central Ohio region. Read More
Free Immunization Education with CME
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The MOBI program is a free, statewide immunization education and training program developed for health care providers. They are one hour, in-office presentations that offer one hour of CME to eligible participants. The Ohio AAP is also offering the TIES program, which focuses on adolescent immunizations. Read More
Contact Your Legislators to Oppose APRN Independent Practice
The OAFP is joining forces with the OSMA in making it very easy for you to send an email to your legislators on this issue. Send an email to your member of the Ohio House of Representatives and urge them to oppose this legislation today! Read More