Weekly News from the Columbus Medical Association and Affiliates

September 2, 2022

National Preparedness Month:

Protect Your Legacy

Yesterday was the official start of National Preparedness Month! This is particularly important to us here at the CMA because our affiliate COTS is committed to preparing Central, Southeast, and Southeast Central Ohio's health care systems for any and all possibilities.

So, follow along with us this month as we provide our best advice about the ways you and your family can stay safe and be prepared for disasters!

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CMA Physicians Interview Candidates to Help Inform OSMA Endorsement Process

This election season several CMA physicians participated in interviews with candidates running for the Ohio General Assembly, as has been our practice for more than a decade. The purpose of these interviews is to give feedback to the Ohio State Medical Association for their formal endorsement process that will be held later this month for candidates from around Ohio.

Click the button below to learn more about this process!

CMA Affiliate, COTS, is celebrating 25 years of bringing Central, Southeast, and Southeast Central Ohio's health systems together. We'll be highlighting just some of the important work they do each week until the their anniversary event in October.

COTS serves as the regional trauma organization and emergency preparedness and response healthcare coalition for 36 of Ohio’s 88 counties.

Watch to learn more about the education collaborative that has operated under the COTS name for over 20 years. This unique, centralized education model between COTS member trauma center staff allows educators to work together to train current and future trauma care providers in best practice trauma and disaster medicine. It meets the COTS mission to improve the health and safety of our communities.

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RSVP Today! CMA PAC Fundraiser 2022

In today’s political environment, more than ever, elected officials and their public policy decisions profoundly impact physicians and their patients. So, the Columbus Medical Association and affiliates (COTS and the PCC) joined together to form a local political action committee (PAC) that raises funds, once a year, to support elected officials who support our work.

This year, committee members, invited City of Columbus Public Health Commissioner, Dr. Mysheika Roberts to be this year's special guest. The fundraiser will be held on Thursday, September 22, from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at the home of Dr. Pat Ecklar.

Learn more and RSVP by clicking the button below.

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If you'd like to donate to the CMA PAC click the button below.

Donate to CMA PAC

Women in Medicine Event: The What, How, and Who of Wellness

Join the CMA Women in Medicine Community on September 12 at 6:00 pm for a hybrid event with Dr. Phil Cass.

He'll lead participants through an interactive presentation that not only includes elements of understanding our own barriers to wellness but also strategies we can bring back to our work environments, colleagues, and staff.

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Practice Manager Luncheon: The What, How, and Who of Being Well

Join the Practice Manager Luncheon on Wednesday, September 14, 11:30 am- 1:30 pm as Dr. Phil Cass leads participants through an interactive presentation that not only includes elements of understanding our own barriers to wellness but also strategies we can bring back to our work environments.

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From our Sponsors: COVERYS

From our Sponsors: CGS Administrators

Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program

Making the necessary lifestyle changes to prevent type 2 diabetes (T2D) can be challenging for many people. With the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP), your patients won’t have to make these changes alone.

MDPP is based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Diabetes Prevention Program, a lifestyle-change program proven to reduce the risk of T2D by 71% in those 60 and older with prediabetes. MDPP is covered by Medicare Part B and is available at no cost to...