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.

Happy Halloween from your friends at the OMA! Pictured: Jimmy Buffett, a Bee Gee, a butterfly, a flower child, a mummy g...
10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from your friends at the OMA! Pictured: Jimmy Buffett, a Bee Gee, a butterfly, a flower child, a mummy giving Dracula a piggyback ride, a fire captain, and a burrito that fell on the floor. Have a spooky but safe day!

A message for your patients from Rethink the Drink in collaboration with the Oregon Health Authority: Did you know that ...
10/27/2025

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

Did you know that alcohol is classified as a Group 1 carcinogen? That puts it in the same category as arsenic, asbestos and to***co. The good news is that the more we understand these risks, the more power we have to make changes to protect our health by drinking less.



Thank you to the Friends of the OMA for your support of our Annual Conference, Medicine Now: Navigating Uncharted Waters...
10/24/2025

Thank you to the Friends of the OMA for your support of our Annual Conference, Medicine Now: Navigating Uncharted Waters — Harnessing AI to Advance Value-Based Care. Leading AI professionals will discuss the complexities and advantages of using AI in value-based care.

OMA Annual Conference: November 5, 2025, 6:00-7:30 p.m. — learn more and register here: https://theoma.org/conference

Enjoy the changing of the seasons with movement no matter how long you move! All movement minutes count. Bundle up for a...
10/23/2025

Enjoy the changing of the seasons with movement no matter how long you move! All movement minutes count. Bundle up for a walk, enjoy the festive colors and harvests, and more!

Your patients can find support to stay active with Walk With Ease, a FREE physical activity walking program. Learn more and tell your patients to sign up for a class at walk.oregonstate.edu.



The nature. The cities. The people. There's so much to love about Oregon. One way we can protect it is by promoting a sm...
10/21/2025

The nature. The cities. The people. There's so much to love about Oregon. One way we can protect it is by promoting a smoke-free Oregon. So let's join together to create a healthier place to call home. Visit smokefreeoregon.com to learn more.

A message for your patients from Rethink the Drink in collaboration with the Oregon Health Authority: Taking a break fr...
10/20/2025

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

Taking a break from alcohol for a month is a healthy way of resetting our bodies. Some of the benefits include things like increased energy and a boost in mental clarity. Ask your patients: What are some positive changes you've noticed when you drink less?

Register for our virtual Annual Conference on November 5! Leading AI professionals will discuss the complexities and adv...
10/16/2025

Register for our virtual Annual Conference on November 5! Leading AI professionals will discuss the complexities and advantages of using AI in value-based care. Panelists include:
Ashish Abraham, MD, MBA; CEO and Co-Founder, Foresight Health Solutions
Frederick Chen, MD, MPH; Chief Health and Science Officer, American Medical Association
Merage Ghane, Ph.D.; Director of Responsible AI in Health, Coalition for Health AI
The conference will be moderated by newly installed OMA President Brian Duty, MD, MBA.

Register here:
https://theoma.org/conference


Clinicians are crucial in the effort against domestic violence — and recognizing the signs is essential. Read the latest...
10/15/2025

Clinicians are crucial in the effort against domestic violence — and recognizing the signs is essential. Read the latest article from MagMutual to learn some of the warning signs for domestic violence and the critical role clinicians play in reporting suspected cases. Learn more here: theoma.org/domesticviolence


Register for our virtual Annual Conference, Medicine Now: Navigating Uncharted Waters — Harnessing AI to Advance Value-B...
10/10/2025

Register for our virtual Annual Conference, Medicine Now: Navigating Uncharted Waters — Harnessing AI to Advance Value-Based Care, on November 5, 6-7:30 p.m. Leading AI professionals will discuss the complexities and advantages of using AI in value-based care.

Featuring:
Ashish Abraham, MD, MBA; CEO and Co-Founder, Foresight Health Solutions
Frederick Chen, MD, MPH; Chief Health and Science Officer, American Medical Association
Merage Ghane, Ph.D.; Director of Responsible AI in Health, Coalition for Health AI
Moderator: Brian Duty, MD, MBA; President, OMA

Register here: https://www.theoma.org/conference



October 10 is World Mental Health Day — a reminder to make mental health care a priority. The Oregon Wellness Program pr...
10/10/2025

October 10 is World Mental Health Day — a reminder to make mental health care a priority. The Oregon Wellness Program promotes clinicians’ well-being through free counseling, education and research. Need someone to talk to? Get complementary, self-referral therapy at oregonwellnessprogram.org.



Thank you to Heidi Beery, MD, for your dedicated service as OMA’s president in 2024-2025! Dr. Beery was honored at the O...
10/09/2025

Thank you to Heidi Beery, MD, for your dedicated service as OMA’s president in 2024-2025! Dr. Beery was honored at the OMA’s Annual Meeting on October 4 and is pictured here with recently installed OMA President Brian Duty, MD, MBA, and former Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber, MD, who delivered the keynote address. We also thank our guest speaker, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) President Shereef Elnahal, MD.

Congratulations to the recipient of OMA’s 2025 JEDI Award, Jane-Frances Akpamgbo, MD, of Kaiser Permanente in West Salem...
10/08/2025

Congratulations to the recipient of OMA’s 2025 JEDI Award, Jane-Frances Akpamgbo, MD, of Kaiser Permanente in West Salem! A family physician for 34 years, Dr. Akpamgbo is committed to health equity, culturally responsive care and advocacy for historically marginalized communities. She serves as president of the Oregon Academy of Family Physicians and is a founding member of Kaiser Permanente’s Center for Black Health and Wellness. Read more about Dr. Akpamgbo on our website: theoma.org/JEDI



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