October 23, 2020
Join Culinary Medicine: A CMA Community
"Cooking with others is a time to connect with the earth through food, skills with our hands the yields consumable results, and grounding with nutrition for the soul and body."

Read this great blog from Dr. Elizabeth Lottes introducing the goals and aspirations of the new Culinary Medicine CMA community.

You can learn more about this yummy community by attending the next virtual event on October 27th at 7pm.
CMA Endorses Issue 24 - Franklin County ADAMH Levy
Physicians have first-hand knowledge of the mental health and addiction challenges that face our patients in this community.  The Franklin County Alcohol Drug and Mental Health (ADAMH) System provides vital public mental health and recovery services needed in our county. 
 
The ADAMH system is largely funded by a local property tax, which is up for vote in the November 3rd election.
 
The Columbus Medical Association Board of Directors has voted to endorse this levy. Attached is the Board's letter of support, and an additional levy information sheet from the ADAMH campaign. 
Virtual CMA Public Policy Meeting - November 5
Co-Chairs Drs. Stephanie Costa and Bill Cotton have scheduled the next meeting of the Public Policy and Political Action Committees of the CMA for Thursday, November 5 at 6:00 p.m. Agenda topics for these meetings will include:
 
  • outcomes of the November 3 election
  • discussion about post-election "lame duck" sessions of the Ohio General Assembly
  • planning for 2021-2022, both policy and political activity
  • if you have additional specific agenda suggestions, contact CMA consultant Malcolm Porter (malcolmjporter@aol.com)

The meeting will be held via Zoom. To RSVP and obtain the needed meeting information, click button below.
CMA’s Women in Medicine Event Recap – Overflowing Cups Virtual Wine Tasting Event
“Hello! SO FUN to drink some wine with you!”
- Overflowing Cups Attendee

Thank you to all the Women in Medicine that made the Overflowing Cups event a success! The night was so fun it almost didn’t feel virtual. Click here to read more about the night and learn more about the wines that were tasted.

If you’re interested in learning more about the highlighted charity, I Support the Girls, and how to can contribute click here.

And finally, the CMA would like to thank Leslie Witzel of Wesbanco for sponsoring four medical students who were able to attend the event! To learn more about how Leslie can help with your business and personal banking needs, you can email or call her direct line at 614-800-9556.

Keep an eye out for our next gathering in November and for more information about the mentorship program that is being developed.
Voting Information for 2020 Election
Absentee Voting
  • Requests for absentee ballot must be sent to the Franklin County Board of Elections. For the absentee request form.
  • Absentee ballots requests that have been received by the Board of Elections will begin to be mailed out on October 6
  • Track the status of your absentee ballot at franklincountyvotes.com
  • Completed ballots can be mailed back to or dropped off at the Franklin County Board of Elections, including a 24/7 locked drop box. For more information.

Early In-Person at the Board of Elections (1700 Morse Road)
  • In-person voting can be done at the Board of Elections during selected days and hours, beginning on October 6. For dates and time.

Election Day at Local Precinct
Because of the complications related to COVID-19, it is more challenging than ever for the Board of Elections to recruit the needed workers to staff local voting locations. Franklin County needs 5,500 people to work on Election Day. For more information:  

If you know anyone who is interested learn more about this civic opportunity, go to workelectionday.com
Dr. Rustin Morse | Chief Medical Officer at Nationwide Children’s Hospital
  1. Where were you born/raised? Long Island (Syosset), New York.
  2. What was your first job? Delivering newspapers via bicycle in my neighborhood.
  3. What made you decide to become a physician? I was a volunteer ambulance driver in college. This led to me...
  4. To celebrate the CMA’s New Culinary Medicine Community what is your favorite meal to cook? I enjoy making pizza.
  5. What’s your favorite thing in Columbus? I’ve only lived here a few months, but I love Glacier Ridge Metropark. It...
  6. Last tv show you binged? Big Bang Theory. I never watched it when it was on air in primetime. Don’t know how I...
  7. What’s your favorite part of being a physician? As a pediatrician, I love interacting with children and getting...
  8. What would you like your fellow CMA physicians to know about you? I’m thrilled to be a new member of the community and be at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Reach...
From our Sponsors: Do you provide services to individuals with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)?
If so, these patients will benefit from a significant change to Medicare coverage options next year. In 2021, ESRD beneficiaries can enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan, with an annual out-of-pocket limit and additional benefits such as routine dental, vision, hearing, OTC allowances and transportation.

For more information, please read the linked flyer or call Kay Walters, RetireMEDiQ, at 513-469-5013 to learn how we can be a resource for Medicare Advantage plan research, selection, enrollment, claims and billing issues. The important deadline for plan selection is October 15-December 7 so that the new coverage begins January 1, 2021. Call today!
These and other stories can be found on our blog: blog.columbusmedicalassociation.org

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