Ohio State Medical Association

Physicians choose medicine to make a difference in their communities. This , and every month, physicians support patients by addressing mental health needs with compassion, care, and trusted guidance.

Learn what physicians wish patients knew about improving their mental health: https://www.ama-assn.org/public-health/behavioral-health/what-doctors-wish-patients-knew-improve-their-mental-health

What doctors want patients to know to improve their mental health Mental well-being is a crucial aspect of overall health. Learn from AMA member physicians about tips to help patients address mental health concerns.

One message came up again and again during last week’s webinar with Thrive For Change: meet people where they’re at.

Harm reduction goes beyond overdose response. It focuses on reducing risk, breaking down stigma, and creating pathways that keep people connected to care and support.

As today’s landscape continues to evolve, conversations like these matter because the language we use, the way we approach care, and practical strategies can shape outcomes.

Interested in learning more? OSMA members can catch the webinar on demand, and presentation slides can also be requested: https://ow.ly/LCB150Z4lQO

Stay up to date on the regulatory and legal issues impacting your practice.

OSMA’s Regulatory & Legal Advocacy Update provides timely insight into actions across key state and federal agencies, along with the latest compliance developments affecting physicians.

Join Sean McCullough, OSMA Director of Policy and Legal Counsel, for a live discussion and practical update next Monday, June 1, at 6:30 PM.

RSVP to attend: https://osma.org/aws/OSMA/pt/sp/housecalls
Members can access details through the member portal and in the latest e-newsletters.

As Ohio’s medical students graduate, we celebrate this important milestone that sets students on the path to becoming physicians.

It’s a meaningful reminder that caring for patients is at the heart of why physicians choose this calling – to heal, to serve, and to save lives. Congratulations to our newest resident physicians!
Learn more: https://www.ama-assn.org/about/leadership/medical-school-graduation-day-believing-anything-possible

Yesterday, Ohio dermatologists came together for Ohio Dermatological Association Advocacy Day at the Statehouse for important conversations around scope of practice and insurance reform.

The policies shaping healthcare are strengthened when physicians bring specialty expertise and real-world perspectives to the conversation.

Interested in becoming more involved? Visit OSMA’s Get Involved page to explore advocacy opportunities and ways to engage: https://osma.org/aws/OSMA/pt/sp/get-involved

The demands of medicine can feel especially heavy during times of transition.

Graduation, new roles, and increased responsibility can make this moment feel like a lot.

The Well-Being CARE Service offers a confidential 10-minute check-in with personalized feedback and next-step options if support is needed.

Take a moment to check in.
WellBeingCARE.org

Join us for an important conversation on one of Ohio’s most urgent public health challenges.

The State of the Opioid Crisis and Harm Reduction in Ohio begins tonight at 7:00 PM. Hear from people with lived experience, overdose survivors, and experts in harm reduction on current trends, changing risks, and practical ways physicians can better support patients and improve outcomes.

Free to OSMA members | $50 nonmembers

Register now: https://osma.org/aws/OSMA/pt/sd/calendar/371871/_PARENT/layout_details/false

Hospitals can be a vulnerable space for patients. Yet physicians are there every step of the way – ensuring patients feel heard and receive the care they need to heal. This National Hospital Week, we celebrate the physicians essential to delivering high-quality care.

A big day at the Statehouse with physicians and medical students advocating for emergency medicine and the future of patient care in Ohio.

From protecting physician led care to speaking up on issues impacting patient safety and access to emergency care, these conversations matter. It was especially encouraging to see so many physicians engaged and advocating alongside the next generation of physician leaders.

Thank you for showing up for advocacy day! Have photos of your advocacy in action? We’d love to see and share them.