Columbus Medical Association

03/13/2026

The CMA Foundation invites all central Ohio physicians to an informational session on planned giving and charitable strategies on Wednesday, April 8.

Partner and presenter WesBanco will share how thoughtful financial planning can help you support meaningful causes while strengthening long‑term financial and estate goals.

This complimentary session is the first in a new series on practical planned giving and charitable strategies for physicians.

03/11/2026

CMA Affiliate COTS was recently highlighted by Ohio State for a collaborative effort to advance community‑driven solutions in healthcare.

COTS collaborated with Ohio State researchers at the Center for Urban and Regional Analysis (CURA) to map opioid recovery gaps across Franklin County, helping identify where support is needed most and informing more targeted pathways to care.

Partnering across community organizations is critical to help gather meaningful data, identify service gaps, and turn insight into action.

03/09/2026

In February, CMA members State Senator Beth Liston and State Representative Anita Somani, MD hosted a roundtable discussion focused on the vital role free clinics play across Ohio. They were joined by many other leaders including Physicians CareConnection President Isi Green.

Collaborative, candid conversations like these bring people together, strengthen the connection between healthcare providers and policymakers, and help spark continued momentum for the essential work free clinics do across our communities.

03/06/2026

As the healthcare workforce continues to shrink and burnout rises, it has never been more important for physicians to care for their mental, emotional, and physical well‑being.

Brought to you by the Columbus Medical Association Foundation, our Doc to Doc Peer Support Program provides confidential, physician‑led support funded by the Foundation’s commitment to physician well‑being.

This program connects Ohio physicians with an empathetic network of trained peers who truly understand what it means to walk in your shoes. Support typically takes place over 1–2 sessions, and if additional mental health care or coaching is needed, referrals can be coordinated.

Help is here when you need it.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/49LbgcG

03/04/2026

Join the CMA for an informal discussion exclusively for physicians currently in independent practice.

Connect with peers who truly understand the realities of ownership and engage in honest, candid conversation about what it takes to build, run, and sustain an independent practice today.

Register: https://bit.ly/46CyWz0

Our Public Policy Committee and Advocacy Community assist physicians in getting their voices heard on the issues that matter most to them.

03/03/2026

In February, the Made for Medicine program kicked off its eighth cohort, welcoming 27 new students into this immersive, hands‑on exploration of careers in the medical field.

We’re thankful for the leaders, staff, and volunteers who are guiding our future physicians on this transformative journey designed to support, mentor, and empower the next generation of healthcare professionals.

We can’t wait to watch this new class thrive and show the world exactly why they are Made for Medicine.

02/27/2026

There are so many ways to support the work of the CMA Foundation to help strengthen health and wellness in our community.

Here’s how you can make an impact:
💜 Volunteer. Our affiliate organizations, like Physicians CareConnection, are making a difference every day throughout Central Ohio.
💜 Connect. Learn about Made for Medicine, the program inspiring the next generation of physicians through hands‑on medical learning and mentorship.
💜 Learn and lead. Explore opportunities to grow with the Physicians Leadership Academy.
💜 Donate. You can help support our programs and grants.

Every action helps move our mission forward.

Donate: https://bit.ly/4jUo1EA

02/25/2026

Public Health Alert: Columbus Public Health and Franklin County Public Health are investigating and responding to a measles outbreak in the region. Read more.

All six cases are in unvaccinated children.

02/25/2026

Meet Tricia Hengehold, MD, board-certified gastroenterologist at Ohio Gastroenterology Group, Inc..

Learn how early hospital volunteering led her to medicine, what she loves about caring for Columbus’ diverse patient community, and why GI became her passion.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4kCHLOY

02/23/2026

Made for Medicine physicians and medical student volunteers recently spent the day with sixth graders at Champion Middle School, leading hands-on stations in CPR, vitals, case studies, and splinting and fracture care.

“Outreach is our way of bringing the unique programming of Made for Medicine to future physicians across Central Ohio and connecting them with physicians in their community,” shared Founder and president Dr. Laura Espy-Bell.

“We are planting the seeds now to create tomorrow's doctors.”

📸 Photos courtesy of Columbus City Schools

02/20/2026

The Columbus Medical Association Foundation is proud to help offset the cost of the Physicians Leadership Academy.

We’ve supported more than 200 physicians in advancing their leadership and well-being since the program began in 2012.

Learn more about the program: https://bit.ly/4tbnCnf

02/18/2026

Calling all practice managers! Join CMA on March 4 for a Performance Evaluation Overview designed to help you strengthen communication, accountability, and team performance.

Program speaker Dana Vogelmeier, CPTD, is a seasoned leadership development expert with more than 25 years of experience leading teams and developing leaders across organizations. Learn practical strategies for confident, consistent performance conversations that support a high‑functioning clinical team.

Register here: https://bit.ly/46L07Yp