April 15, 2024

Congratulations to Dr. Kathleen Rollinger!

ACOFP Physician of the Year

The MOA would like to congratulate Kathleen Rollinger, DO, on being selected as the National Family Physician of the Year for 2024 by the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians. The ACOFP has created a wonderful video that captures the dedication Dr. Rollinger brings to her profession, her leadership and to her role in education. #DOProud!

2024 ACOFP Physician of the Year Award: Dr. Kathleen Rollinger

Scope of Practice Legislation

Take Action: Michigan Senate Bill 279 proposes to expand the scope of practice for nurse practitioners

The Michigan Osteopathic Association (MOA) and the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) are actively opposing a bill in the Michigan Senate (S.B. 279) that proposes to expand the scope of practice for nurse practitioners without the necessary increases in education and testing. MOA President Andrew D. Adair, DO, recently sent an advocacy alert email (LINK) encouraging the osteopathic profession to act by sending their state senators an email asking them to oppose this bill. As written this bill could compromise patient safety and the quality of care in Michigan. The MOA continues to emphasize the critical role of osteopathic physicians in maintaining healthcare standards and is advocating for the profession and patient well-being by providing testimony against the bill.

This initiative underscores the MOA's commitment to building a better future for osteopathic physicians and patients by engaging in legislative advocacy. Be sure to join the cause by sending your state senator an email today.

Take Action on SB 279

SESSION HIGHLIGHTS

• ADHD & Adderall Crisis

• Sleep Medicine

• Aging & Wellness

• Career Pivoting in the Journey of Medicine

• Lifestyle & Functional Medicine

• Posting as a Medical Professional-What's Safe?

• Michigan Licensure & Ethics Update

• Building your Own Brand: Workshop

• Diabetic Treatments

• Cardiology

• Pediatric Obesity

• Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine

• Introduction to Qigong

• Testosterone Appropriate Use in Men and Use in Transgender

• Menopause Treatments

MI LARA REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED

• Implicit Bias Training (1 hour)

• Pain & Symptom Management (3 hours and qualifies toward MATE Act Training)

• Medical Ethics (1 hour)

Click, domoa.org/spring, register early & save!

Women of Excellence

Nominations are being accepted for the 2024 Women of Excellence Award

The Women of Excellence award is given on an annual basis by the MOA to recognize a female osteopathic physician who has provided exemplary leadership in the field of medicine.

Qualifications: Female osteopathic physician who is a current member of the MOA and exhibits leadership for the profession or the advancement of women in the field of medicine.

Application Process: She may nominate herself or be nominated by another osteopathic physician of the MOA in the form of a letter of nomination describing why she believes she qualifies for the award. A current CV is also required.

Nominations are open until April 15, 2024

Link: www.domoa.org/women-of-www.domoa.org/women-of-excellence

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MOA is now accepting submissions for Spring

Scientific Research Exhibit Competition

The Michigan Osteopathic Association hosts an annual Spring Scientific Research Exhibit (SRE) during the state's largest osteopathic conference in May. The competition provides osteopathic medical students, residents, fellows and attending level physicians an opportunity to present their medical and scientific research to our profession.

The SRE event demonstrates the very best of what osteopathic medicine is and reaffirms the profession’s commitment to the advancement of science in osteopathic medicine.

MOA is now accepting submissions for the MOA Annual Spring Scientific Research Competition!

Saturday, May 18, 2024

7:30 am - 12:30 pm

Somerset Inn 2601 West Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI 48084

Information and link for SRE submissions

Council on Government Affairs

Track Legislation impacting Osteopathic Profession

The Michigan Osteopathic Association maintains a Council on Government Affairs (CGA) to monitor and report on the issues and legislation that impact our members and their patients.

Click HERE for a table with legislative bills that the CGA has determined could impact osteopathic physicians, health care providers and patients.

I Vaccinate

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health advisory in response to a rise in measles cases in the U.S. and abroad, with domestic infections this year already meeting the total seen in 2023.

As of last week, the CDC has confirmed 58 measles cases across 17 states this year. The agency noted in its advisory that the majority — 54 cases — have been linked to international travel.

“Many countries, including travel destinations such as Austria, the Philippines, Romania, and the United Kingdom, are experiencing measles outbreaks. To prevent measles infection and reduce the risk of community transmission from importation, all U.S. residents traveling internationally, regardless of destination, should be current on their MMR [measles, mumps and rubella] vaccinations,” the advisory stated.

Vaccination against measles is highly effective against infection with a full two-dose schedule providing 97 percent effectiveness. But immunization rates have seen a slight decline in recent years, both due to the COVID-19 pandemic and anti-vaccine sentiment.

Career Opportunities at McLaren Health Care

With thousands of employees in hundreds of locations, the opportunities to grow your career at McLaren Health Care are many. Whether you're a patient caregiver or part of our support staff, every team member will find a diverse and empowering environment with the resources and benefits to help you do what's best for our patients and the communities we serve.

Click here for opportunities for Provider and Advanced Practice Professionals.

All MOA on-demand CME programs are available 24/7/365 at www.cmelearningcenter.com

MOA Learning Center delivers over 200 hours of on demand CME courses, all qualifying for AOA Category 1-A and AMA PRA Category 1-A Credit(s)^TMto help you meet state licensing requirements.

Newly posted CME session

Topic: Large Lanuage Model (LLM) Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare

Speaker: David O. Shumway, DO, Capt., USAF

(Link)

Great Lakes Burn Camp

Have you heard of Great Lakes Burn Camp? It is a camp that is hosted twice a year for children who have experienced a burn injury. Burns come from a variety of sources: Campfires, Chemicals, Scalding Injury, Thermal Sources, House Fires and multiple other ways. Burns often have both physical and psychological injuries. Great Lakes Burn Camp offers an opportunity for these children to interact with their peers and heal physically as well as emotionally.

The camp is for those 6-17years old and includes all the fun activities you can imagine camp can offer. The camp is NO COST to the campers thanks to generous volunteers and donors. Transportation to camp is arranged and covered.

Please check out https://glbcforkids.org/ for more information.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Laura Walker at glbccamperrecruiter@gmail.com or call 810 614 5206