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Legislative VICTORY: PAs Gain Authority in Laser Hair Removal via HB 377
House Bill 377, sponsored by Representative Kellie Deeter (R-Norwalk), was signed into law by Governor DeWine and will take effect in the coming months. This law give PAs and APRNs new authority to delegate laser hair removal procedures to others and supervise those procedures, power that previously only physicians had. OAPA provided proponent testimony for this bill in both the House and Senate and celebrates its passage.
Ohio Sends 9 PAs to the AAPA House of Delegates
A delegation of 9 Ohio PAs recently represented OAPA at the 2026 American Academy of Physician Associates House of Delegates (AAPA HOD) in New Orleans, LA. Delegates from across the country gathered to debate and vote on the resolutions that will shape the future of the PA profession.
OAPA Seeking to Develop a Fellowship and Residency Program Listing
OAPA is committed to connecting Ohio PAs with fellowship and residency opportunities through a centralized, complimentary resource. If your facility hosts a PA fellowship or residency program, we invite you to submit your information for inclusion.
PA Students: Apply for AAPA's Michael Powe Leadership in Advocacy Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to PA students who have demonstrated an ongoing commitment to advocacy work on behalf of the PA profession. Applicants must demonstrate leadership, collaboration skills, and a clear vision for their future advocacy efforts. The award must be used to support attendance at the 2026 Leadership & Advocacy Summit.
Ohio's Josanne Pagel Honored with AAPA House Outstanding Service Award
The American Academy of Physician Associates presents this award during the annual House of Delegates meeting to recognize an individual who has made significant and sustained contributions to the work of the HOD. OAPA celebrates the good work of our members and congratulates Josanne on this major professional achievement.
Upcoming Events
Tue
2
2026
June 2, 2026
6:30PM - 8:30PM EDT
OAPA Region 3 Dinner with Corcept Therapeutics
Hypercortisolism: A Potential Underlying Cause of of Difficult-to-Manage Type 2 Diabetes
Ken Stewart's Grille, Akron OH
Tue
9
2026
June 9, 2026
6:00PM - 8:00PM EDT
OAPA Region 1 & 2 Dinner with GSK
Invasive Meningococcal Disease and GSK Vaccine Options, presented by Jon Dvorak, MD
Rosewood Grill, Westlake
Sat
20
2026
June 20, 2026
2026 PA OlymPAcs
An annual gathering of PA students for friendly competition and fundraising!
Mount Saint Joseph University, Cincinnati
