The Pause

Offerings to inspire reflection, to break apart a day of obligations or demands, and to help us reconnect with our shared humanity. Use this for a quiet moment and take from these offerings what you want.

THE HEART AS ORIGAMI

Each one has its shape.

For love, two sleeping ducks.

For selfless courage, the war horse.

For fear of death, the daylily’s one-day flower.

More and more creased each year, worn paper thin,

and still it longs for them all.

Not one of the lives of this world the heart does not choose.

Jane Hirshfield (1953- ) 

Learn more about this contemporary American poet, essayist, translator, and editor here..

(Poem offered by Dr. Alison Bahr, MD)

Open Heart

(Photographer Dr. Alison Bahr, MD)

OR ACP Chapter Meeting

Meeting Agenda Is Live!

We are excited to bring the 2026 Oregon ACP Meeting back to Salem, Oregon.

The 2026 Poster Competition will rejoin the meeting on Thursday afternoon!

Preview the meeting agenda to plan for many outstanding talks as well as a concurrent POCUS workshop. We will offer opportunities for interaction and social connection, Meet Your Oregon ACP Committees, and Breakfast Interest Groups.

Keynote Speaker: Dr. David Hilden, MD MPH FACP, National ACP Chair of Health & Public Policy Committee

Topic: Advocacy

Thursday, November 12, 2026 - 8:10 AM

The Oregon ACP Story Slam invites physicians to share compelling, true, and personally meaningful stories or essays highlighting their passion for medicine. Chosen submissions, typically about 5 minutes in duration, will be presented by the author at the Annual Chapter Meeting.

Deadline to Submit: October 4, 2026 11:59 PM PT

Hotel Lodging

Grand Hotel Salem

201 Liberty St SE, Salem, OR 97301

Oregon ACP has arranged for a small block of hotel rooms at The Grand Hotel, connected to the Salem Convention Center. The room rate is $179 per night plus taxes and fees. To make your reservation please call the hotel at 877-540-7800 and ask for rooms in the Oregon ACP block or click below.

Save the Date for 2027 Day at the Capitol

Mark your calendar for March 16th, 2027, and join the Oregon Medical Association (OMA), Oregon Chapter of ACP and the Oregon Academy of Family Physicians (OAFP) for Day at the Capitol in Salem.

This collaborative advocacy event brings together physicians, PAs, students, and clinic staff from across Oregon to engage directly with state legislators. Participants will hear from legislative leaders, learn effective advocacy strategies, and meet with lawmakers to discuss the issues that matter most to Oregon's medical community and the patients they serve.

Together, we can make our voices heard and help shape the future of healthcare in Oregon.

Date: March 16th, 2027

Location: Salem, Oregon

Download the Flyer Here

More details, including registration information, will be available soon. We hope you'll plan to join us!

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