Issues: May 10, 2022

Nominating Committee Solicits Candidates for OAFP Offices

Your assistance in requested in suggesting candidates for OAFP offices. Please suggest candidates, including yourself, for as many offices as you wish no later than June 10. Read More

Discussion Club Next Wednesday; Hear from the Author!

In her book, author Catherine Pipas, MD, MPH, shares 12 strategies for improved health. Jaividhya Dasarathy, MD, FAAFP, will moderate our discussion with Dr. Pipas on May 18 at 7:30 p.m. Read More

Online Auction: First Pitch at a Columbus Clippers Game

Have you ever wanted to throw the first pitch at a baseball game? Now you have the chance! The OAFP Foundation is excited to auction-off the first pitch during its Family Physician Night Out with the Columbus Clippers on June 4! Read More

Redistricting Commission Misses Deadline

Republicans on the Ohio Redistricting Commission voted on May 5 to re-submit a state legislative plan that the Ohio Supreme Court already has rejected as illegally gerrymandered in favor of the GOP. Read More

Long COVID CME Course Coming May 11; Blended Program Includes Webinar, Video Series, and T2P Activities

To assist family physicians in the ongoing fight against long COVID, the AAFP, courtesy of an educational grant from Pfizer, Inc., has developed a free, blended CME activity beginning with a one-hour live webinar on May 11, followed by an online-only enduring course that will be available May 25. Read More

FTC Requests Public Comments on the Impact of PBM Practices

Comments on any issues or concerns believed to be relevant or appropriate for the agency’s consideration must be submitted online by April 25. Read More

Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Authorized Uses

The FDA has determined that the risk of thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome, warrants limiting the authorized use of the vaccine. Read More

Join us for a Night Out with the Columbus Clippers & Support the Specialty!

Get your tickets and join the family of family medicine for the Columbus Clippers vs. the Toledo Mud Hens baseball game on June 4! Read More