Oregon Medical Association

The OMA Board of Trustees met in person and virtually on Saturday, adopting resolutions on Evidence-Based Public Health and Vaccine Policy and Safeguarding the Public from Nitrous Oxide Use Disorder. We were joined by guest speaker Oregon Rep. Ben Bowman, who emphasized clinicians’ crucial role as advocates. “You’re in a unique position as experts that elected officials trust,” he said. “Your voice can matter a great deal, and I hope that you'll use that opportunity.”

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May is Arthritis Awareness Month, and the OMA partners with the Oregon Health Authority and Walk with Ease to increase awareness of arthritis and its impact on nearly 60 million people and their families across the U.S.

See the OMA's Steering Toward Health Physical Activity and Arthritis Toolkit for resources: https://bit.ly/pa-arthritis

May is Stroke Awareness Month and an opportunity to educate patients about stroke warning signs. Share the American Heart Association's stroke awareness resources to learn B.E. F.A.S.T. to spot a stroke, reduce risk factors, and use recovery resources:
newsroom.heart.org/news/knowing-stroke-signs-can-save-a-life-when-every-minute-counts

Are you aware of the legal risk lurking in your electronic medical record?
Do you know how social media use could create problems?
Is your AI scribe getting things right or wrong?

Have these and other questions answered and learn about best practices to avoid having to meet or need a lawyer. Join us for a 1-hour virtual workshop featuring Jason V. Cohen, Esq., a seasoned attorney specializing in medical liability, offered in collaboration with OMA endorsed partner MagMutual.

OMA members, register here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_junXbBfUR56No_cB3wlKtA #/registration

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and data released last month by the American Medical Association showed that 41.9% of physicians reported experiencing at least one sign of burnout.

OMA Executive Committee member Dr. Kirk Wolfe remarked on the importance of physician and PA well-being in these very challenging times: “Taking care of ourselves — and those in our care — is how we’re getting through this.”

The Oregon Wellness Program ensures that healthcare professionals have free, confidential access to mental health support:
oregonwellnessprogram.org