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01/26/2024

$125 for the 125th

Marking a Milestone

01/11/2024

Call for Abstracts

Deadline is January 31, 2024

12/14/2023

test registration

10/25/2023

New Project Underway to Prevent Flu, RSV

Ensure patients have knowledge and resources to mitigate symptoms and prevent spread

09/22/2023

Remembering George Dunigan

Former OOA Government Relations Director Served the Profession for 30 Years

08/18/2023

Executive Director Search Underway

OOA seeks dynamic and collaborative professional

07/28/2023

Giving Back, Looking Back

Q&A with Jennifer L. Gwilym, DO

She reflects on her term as president, the power of mentorship, and why leadership is important to her.

07/05/2023

Osteopathic Medical Award Presented at Statewide Science Fair

The OOA recognized six middle school and high school students at the 2023 State Science Day. Many thanks to HCOM students who volunteered their time to judge the projects.

01/24/2023

Watching the Courts

Advocacy is an important mission of the OOA. But advocacy doesn't pertain only to legislative issues.

09/16/2022

OOA Launches New Wellness Series

Mindfulness Mondays Focus on Self-Care

Mindfulness is the practice of purposely focusing your attention on the present moment—and accepting it without judgment. The concept of mindfulness has been found to be a key element in stress reduction and overall happiness.

07/27/2022

OOA Members Participate in National Meeting

Delegates set policy, elected officers

06/03/2022

Profession Mourns Death in Tulsa

Statement by OOA President Jennifer L. Gwilym, DO

Osteopathic sports medicine physician among those killed in mass shooting at a medical facility in Oklahoma.

06/01/2022

Middle School, High School Students Win Osteopathic Medical Award

Competition is part of State Science Day

05/10/2022

New Project Addresses Vaccine Hesitancy

The OOA, AOA, and several other state osteopathic associations have been working on an initiative to help DOs and their practice staff discuss the importance of COVID-19 prevention, including vaccinations.

06/24/2021

Young Researchers Win Osteopathic Medical Award

Six middle school and high school students received the OOA prize at the 73rd Annual State Science Day.

06/10/2021

Vaccine Misinformation is Dangerous

Statement by OOA President Henry L. Wehrum, DO

The Ohio Osteopathic Association supports science and evidence based medicine.

10/17/2020

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.

07/22/2020

OOA Applauds Gov. DeWine's Statewide Mask Mandate

07/08/2020

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!

06/26/2020

Promoting Health through Vaccine Uptake during the COVID-19 crisis

06/04/2020

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.

06/14/2019

Buy a Coat, Welcome a New Student

New OOF Fund Established for White Coat Sponsorship

The OOA and its foundation (the Ohio Osteopathic Foundation) has a new program to help you connect with the newest members of the Ohio osteopathic family. Purchase a white coat for an incoming student!