November 20, 2020
Together Counts - A Safer Thanksgiving with Dr. Nick Kman
We're rolling out a new series of videos aimed at helping our Central Ohio community better understand all the information floating around about COVID-19.

Each week we'll be asking local physicians to share their expertise on a certain topic surrounding COVID-19 clearly and concisely.

This week, we have OSU ER physician, Dr. Nick Kman, to further explain how to stay safe this Thanksgiving and that there is a light at the end of this tunnel. Check it out!

Please share this video with your patients, family, friends, or colleagues and help us spread the word!
Thanksgiving 2020 - For Whom Do You Wear a Mask and Social Distance? | A Letter from the CMA Board of Directors
The holiday season is fast approaching and is epitomized by being selfless—thinking of others before ourselves.

As the COVID pandemic continues to plague the United States, Ohio, and Central Ohio—we, as central Ohio physicians, want to share a commitment that we can all make as a community to be selfless this holiday season.

Take a moment to read and share this letter with friends, family, and colleagues. What we do together counts more than ever.
The Tobacco Epidemic Still Rages On | A YAC Student Blog
"Ohio is struggling. We are behind the country’s average in regards to almost every metric measured by the CDC. With the ever-increasing number of health crises, we can not let this issue fade off into obscurity as we tackle others."

Check out this great YAC student blog from Gavin Hodge, a junior at Dublin Jerome High School.
Policy & Politics Update - November 20, 2020
Malcolm Porter is back to give a brief rundown on legislation that was voted on and discussed this week as well as to give an update on that tight Ohio Senate race.

Take a look!
Share your favorite Thanksgiving Recipe
Thanksgiving is going to look different this year. Dr. Lottes of the CMA Culinary Medicine Community wants physicians to still feel connected. Click below to read her blog and get her yummy recipe for Mashed Sweet and White Potatoes with Garlic Chives.
Medical Reserve Corps in Franklin County organizing COVID-19 vaccine plan
Would you like to support the Medical Reserve Corps vaccinate the public for the flu and future Coronavirus vaccinations?

Medical and Non-medical volunteers are need! For more information, click here.
We have a new member that recently joined the Columbus Medical Association! Learn who they are below and be sure to welcome them to the CMA community!
Michael P. Davis, MD
Cardiovascular Disease
Interventional Cardiology
Ohio Health
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