Akron/Canton District 8

OOA Works to Combat Misinformation about DOs

Leadership Issues Statement to Set the Record Straight

When Navy Commander and White House physician Sean Conley, DO, began issuing public updates on President Trump’s COVID-19 diagnosis, members of the media began questioning the doctor’s qualifications. Misinformation, inaccuracies, and falsehoods about the osteopathic medical profession have run rampant on social media, in traditional media, and on broadcast news channels.

New OOA Partnership Provides PPE

Personal protective equipment vetted for quality and price

Recognizing the increasing need for PPE, OOA partnered with ActionPPE to provide a solution.

OOA Helps Launch Campaign Encouraging Ohioans to Mask and Distance

Members Invited to Support Effort with Hashtag, T-shirt

As Ohio continues with daily life during a pandemic, the OOA and other physician and health care organizations urge everyone to remember #DoctorsOrders and #MaskPlus6!

OOA Castigates Racism, Advocates for Equality

Remains committed to address racial disparities in medical treatment

In light of recent events and the continued endangerment of people of color, the Ohio Osteopathic Association expresses its support for peaceful protests for racial justice.

Ohio Osteopathic Symposium Cancelled

The Ohio Osteopathic Association and Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine regretfully announce the cancellation of the Ohio Osteopathic Symposium, scheduled for April 22-26 at the Columbus Hilton at Easton.