Oregon Medical Association

Oregon Medical Association http://theOMA.org

The state’s largest professional organization engaging in advocacy, policy, community-building, and networking opportunities for Oregon’s physicians, medical students, physician assistants, and physician assistant students.

April 18 is National Exercise Day! Clinicians play a critical role in encouraging patients to become more physically act...
04/18/2026

April 18 is National Exercise Day! Clinicians play a critical role in encouraging patients to become more physically active, yet many simply do not have time or feel equipped to offer in-depth lifestyle change counseling. The OMA has partnered with the Oregon Health Authority to create a toolkit with resources to help you empower your patients to increase their physical activity:

theoma.org/activity

During National Volunteer Month, we recognize the contributions of volunteers — including the dedicated physicians, PAs,...
04/17/2026

During National Volunteer Month, we recognize the contributions of volunteers — including the dedicated physicians, PAs, and medical and PA students of the OMA who advocate for patients and fight to strengthen the practice of medicine in Oregon. Thank you for showing up and standing up!

Register now for Session 1 of our virtual Annual Conference, Medicine Now: Engage and Adapt in Challenging Times. This s...
04/15/2026

Register now for Session 1 of our virtual Annual Conference, Medicine Now: Engage and Adapt in Challenging Times. This session, Rebuilding Trust in Medicine, will offer practical strategies clinicians can use to strengthen trust in the exam room, communicate more effectively in the face of uncertainty and misinformation, and navigate system challenges transparently.

Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oma-annual-conference-medicine-now-engage-and-adapt-in-challenging-times-tickets-1986678674395?aff=oddtdtcreator

Black Maternal Health Week celebrates the leadership and expertise of Black community-based organizations as the foundat...
04/13/2026

Black Maternal Health Week celebrates the leadership and expertise of Black community-based organizations as the foundation for advancing equity and ensuring transformative, sustainable improvements in Black Maternal Health. This year’s theme is “Rooted in Justice and Joy.”

OMA policy on Maternal Mortality and Morbidity as a Public Health Crisis supports advocating for legislation to improve maternal health during and after pregnancy, with a focus on Black, American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN), and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) maternal health.

blkmaternalhealthweek.com
theoma.org/maternalhealth


A message for your patients from Rethink the Drink in collaboration with the Oregon Health Authority: Alcohol is linked ...
04/10/2026

A message for your patients from Rethink the Drink in collaboration with the Oregon Health Authority:

Alcohol is linked to at least seven types of cancer. The good news is alcohol is a modifiable factor, which means there are actions we can take to reduce our risk. While cancer has many causes, cutting back or choosing not to drink are steps we can take to actively support our health.

National Public Health Week’s 2026 theme — Ready. Set. Action! — highlights the strength and impact of the public health...
04/09/2026

National Public Health Week’s 2026 theme — Ready. Set. Action! — highlights the strength and impact of the public health community. We’re grateful for the public health workers who advocate for us and keep our communities healthy!

Learn more: nphw.org

The Oregon Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians () and the OMA have been working closely together to ...
04/04/2026

The Oregon Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians () and the OMA have been working closely together to monitor the developments at PeaceHealth hospitals in Riverbend, Cottage Grove, and Florence. Over the last several weeks, we have engaged and met with stakeholders to ensure that medical decision-making remains with physicians. We continue to advocate for protecting physician-led care and restoration of clinical autonomy to medical professionals, ensuring that patient care decisions drive medical practice.

Read the full statement on our website:
theoma.org/ERstaffing

This week, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) identified four new measles exposure locations: 1. Providence Portland Medi...
04/03/2026

This week, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) identified four new measles exposure locations:

1. Providence Portland Medical Center, emergency department waiting room, 4805 NE Glisan St., Portland, between 7:57 p.m. and 10:08 p.m. Monday, March 30

2. Safeway, 2800 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Portland
Between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Thursday, March 26
Between 2 p.m. and midnight Friday, March 27
Between 2:20 p.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday, March 28
Between 2 p.m. and midnight Sunday, March 29

3. Lark Café, 1980 Willamette Falls Drive #120, West Linn, between 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. Friday, March 27

4. Pho.Com, 316 N. Main Ave., Gresham, between 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 25

People who were at these locations during these dates and time periods should immediately contact their health care provider and let them know they may have been exposed to someone who has measles.

Thirteen cases of measles have been reported in Oregon as of April 3, and measles has also been detected in wastewater in many counties. See the OHA website for more information: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/DISEASESCONDITIONS/DISEASESAZ/Pages/measles.aspx

On National Doctors' Day, the OMA extends our thanks to all of Oregon’s physicians for their dedication to serving their...
03/30/2026

On National Doctors' Day, the OMA extends our thanks to all of Oregon’s physicians for their dedication to serving their patients, their communities, and the practice of medicine. We are deeply grateful for all that you do!


In recognition of National Sleep Awareness Month (March), we highlight OMA Vice President Dr. Andrea Matsumura, MD, MS, ...
03/25/2026

In recognition of National Sleep Awareness Month (March), we highlight OMA Vice President Dr. Andrea Matsumura, MD, MS, FACP, FAASM, MSCP, a nationally recognized sleep medicine physician and leading authority in women’s health. Dr. Matsumura is double board-certified in Internal Medicine and Sleep Medicine and a Certified Menopause Practitioner through The Menopause Society.

Dr. Matsumura is spearheading a movement to position sleep as the most powerful and accessible tool for longevity, disease prevention, and performance. “Sleep is the most underutilized intervention in medicine,” she notes. “If we want to improve health outcomes at scale, we have to start there.”

Read more about Dr. Matsumura on our website:
theoma.org/DrMatsumura

March 24 is Diabetes Alert Day, a call to action from the American Diabetes Association to learn the symptoms of diabete...
03/24/2026

March 24 is Diabetes Alert Day, a call to action from the American Diabetes Association to learn the symptoms of diabetes and understand the risk factors for developing the disease. Your patients can take a short screening test to assess their risk here:
diabetes.org/diabetes-risk-test

For more information, see our Diabetes and Prediabetes toolkit:
theoma.org/diabetes


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