Issues: September 5, 2017

Place Your Bid on Matted Photo of Old Patient Medicines

The OAFP Foundation is pleased to auction-off this matted photograph of old patient medicines donated by Foundation Trustee Pennie Marchetti, MD. Place your bid today! Read More

Virtual Cerebrovascular Disease KSA Group Study October 29

The OAFP, in conjunction with other AAFP chapters, will hold a virtual cerebrovascular disease KSA on Sunday, October 29. Limited spots are available—register today! Read More

Got Grit?

The virtues of grittiness and resiliency will be the focus of the September 20 session of the OAFP’s Wellness Wednesdays series. Join your peers to learn how to get gritty and build resolve that will make you a happier, healthier, and more effective family physician. Read More

Governor Says New Limits on Opiate Prescriptions for Acute Pain Will Save Lives and Fight Addiction

According the governor, the adoption of these rules can lead to an estimated reduction of opiate doses in Ohio by 109 million per year while preserving the ability of clinicians to address pain in a competent and compassionate way. Read More

State Medical Board Files Medical Marijuana Rules

The State Medical Board of Ohio rules related to the Ohio medical marijuana program will be effective on Friday, September 8. Read More

OAFP Nominates Dr. Kelly Thibert for Resident Representative to the AAFP Tobacco Prevention and Control Committee

In the letter of chapter support, OAFP President Don Mack, MD stated, “The OAFP has no doubt that Dr. Thibert will take what she learns from this experience to create connections and change, and bring her peers together on the important issue of tobacco and nicotine prevention and control.” Read More