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Reps. Lampton and Manning Provide Sponsor Testimony on HB 353
Ohio House Bill 353 proposes to change the title of the PA profession in Ohio from "Physician Assistant" to "Physician Associate." On October 1, Representatives Brian Lampton and Gayle Manning provided their co-sponsor testimony in support of this straightforward, common sense change. Read the testimony and follow HB 353 through the committee process as OAPA works to advance this legislative priority.
OhioMHAS Officially Becomes "Ohio Department of Behavioral Health"
The future of behavioral healthcare in Ohio is taking a significant step forward today as the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) officially becomes the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH). The change, outlined in the state’s operating budget for fiscal years 2026-27, reflects the agency’s ongoing commitment to meeting the evolving needs of Ohioans and aligning with national best practices.
Excellence Rewarded: Meet the 2025 OAPA Award Winners
Outstanding contributions deserve recognition, and OAPA is proud to honor individuals who have made a lasting impact on the PA profession in Ohio. Through excellence in leadership, education, and precepting, this year’s award winners exemplify what it means to elevate the profession. Join us in celebrating the 2025 OAPA Award recipients!
Celebrating the Next Generation: OAPA Reveals 2025 Student Scholarship Winners
The future of the PA profession in Ohio continues to shine. Each year, the OAPA Scholarship Program honors outstanding PA students for their dedication, leadership, and academic excellence while providing meaningful financial support to help them reach the finish line. We’re proud to introduce the 2025 OAPA Scholarship recipients!
Peer-to-Peer Help Now Available through the Ohio Pediatric Psychiatry Access Line (OPPAL)
This program offers Ohio’s primary and emergency care providers with convenient, same-day, peer-to-peer phone consultation with child psychiatrists. It is the culmination of work by the Ohio Departments of Health and Medicaid in partnership with the Ohio Colleges of Medicine Government Resource Center and Ohio Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics.
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2025
Oct. 1, 2025 - Dec. 20, 2027
Pulmonary, Sleep, and Critical Care Medicine Academy
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2025
October 3 - 5, 2025
RISHI "Conversations on Death" Faculty Development Workshop
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October 6, 2025
6:30PM - 8:00PM EDT
OAPA Region 1 & 2 Dinner with Justin Greiwe, MD, FACAAI, FAAAAI
Shifting the Asthma Care Paradigm: Clinical Evidence for Anti-Infammatory Rescue
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