01/30/2024
OAPA Newsletter - January 2024
In this Issue:
- Join Us at the 2024 OAPA Pharmacology Conference
- OAPA Working for You: Bylaws Committee
- Student Research: Brewster, Rollins, and Knill on "Low-intensity Pulsed Ultrasound Therapy (LIPUS) for Nonunion Fractures"
- Save the Date: 2024 OAPA Annual Conference
- Op-Ed: Danielle Spatholt, MSBS, PA-C, on OAPA Engagement as a Solution to Burn Out
- PA Program Blood Drive Challenge
- Free PPE from Ohio Department of Health
- PALH Scholarship Opportunity Now Open!
- Get Social with OAPA
Join Us at the 2024 OAPA Pharmacology Conference
Registration is NOW OPEN for OAPA's Pharmacology Conference, the premier annual event in pharmacology education that's as strong as ever after two decades of excellence!
OAPA Working for You: Bylaws Committee
“OAPA Working for You” is a column highlighting important behind-the-scenes activities that OAPA committees and leaders do to support members and promote the PA community. We have covered the Government Affairs Committee, Reimbursement Committee, and OAPA Finances. This month, we cover the work of the Bylaws Committee and notify members of an impending amendment vote.
You aren’t alone if reading the OAPA Bylaws does not sound like your definition of fun, but it is important to have a basic understanding of how and why our Bylaws are written. The Bylaws Committee is chaired by OAPA Vice President, Michell McDiffett, PA-C, and works to make sure that OAPA has written rules to guide our affairs that are clear, enforceable, legally sound, and can assist us in handling any new situations or ideas as they emerge. Learn more about OAPA's Bylaws and an impending member vote on amendments.
Student Research: Bond Brewster, Abigail Rollins, and Mallory Knill of Lake Erie College on "Low-intensity Pulsed Ultrasound Therapy (LIPUS) for Nonunion Fractures"
The majority of bone fractures heal within four to six weeks, dependent upon the type and structure of the bone. However, the delay in healing and failure of successful union of fractures is defined as a nonunion and occurs in 5%-10% of fracture patients. Learn more about the use of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS), also termed low-intensity ultrasound (LIUS), technology in the treatment of nonunions with this new research from students at Lake Erie College.
Save the Date: 2024 OAPA Annual Conference
We want to see YOU at this year's OAPA Annual Conference, September 27-28, 2024. Join us for this exciting event at a new location for OAPA, the Renaissance Columbus near Polaris! Keep an eye on the Annual Conference website for updates. Registration will open in the summer!
Op-Ed: Danielle Spatholt, MSBS, PA-C, on OAPA Engagement as a Solution to Burn Out
More PAs than ever are considering a career change. Feeling burnt out and stuck in your current position is not uncommon. I hear this from my own team and when I talk to consulting clients, and I see it on PA social media. We are facing increasing demands at our workplaces and in our personal lives. It can be difficult to understand why you feel stuck, but engagement with your professional association may hold the key to moving forward.
PA Program Blood Drive Challenge
As part of OAPA's mission to provide accessible healthcare, we are proud to announce our 2024 Blood Drive Challenge! Each PA program in Ohio is asked to donate blood products to combat the emergent need across the country.
PA-Cs are also encouraged to participate and may submit their donation to the school of their choosing. This event will run throughout February, and the program with the most donations will win $100 for their Student Society. Donate today to save lives and help our students!
Free PPE from Ohio Department of Health
The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is offering non-sterile personal protective equipment (PPE) to you at no charge. The PPE (gloves, masks, gowns, hand sanitizer, etc.) was purchased as part of Ohio‘s public health response during the COVID-19 pandemic. The PPE’s “use by” date will expire in time, and ODH wants to put it to good use by offering it to those who can use it now.
Those who are interested in requesting PPE should complete an order form.
Here are shipping options:
- If you have a FedEx or UPS account, ODH can use your account to ship your requested PPE items to your location.
- ODH can arrange for you to pick up your order at the ODH Warehouse located in the Columbus suburb of Groveport.
- If your facility is within 25 miles from the ODH Warehouse, ODH will deliver orders of 5 or more PPE cases.
If you have any questions about this PPE offer or shipping options, please contact the ODH Warehouse at RSS@odh.ohio.gov or 614-491-9013.
PALH Scholarship Opportunity Now Open!
The Physician Associates (Asociado Médicos) for Latino Health (PALH), a caucus of the AAPA, offers scholarship grants to currently enrolled PA students for tuition, accommodation, and more. This year’s scholarship application process is now open through March 31.
Get Social with OAPA
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With your membership commitment, we will continue to advocate and advance the PA profession. Thank you for supporting OAPA!
Please Note: The OAPA office will have reduced availability between January 31-February 2. Phone calls are generally answered 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Mon-Fri, or you may leave a voicemail. Email is always welcome at oapa@ohiopa.com and will be addressed as quickly as possible.