August 2024

Dr. Piccinini Named AOA President-Elect at House of Delegates

MOA is proud to share that our own Robert G.G. Piccinini, D.O., D.FACN, an American Osteopathic Association board-certified osteopathic psychiatrist, was elected as the president-elect of the AOA at its House of Delegates in Chicago last month.

In addition, a delegation from MOA attended the House of Delegates and formulated resolutions, engaged in discussions to solve patient care problems, and collaborated with fellow osteopathic doctors from across the country.

Thanks to all the delegates who represented Michigan, and congratulations once again, Dr. Piccinini!

Still Time to Register for Fall Wellness Conference

August is Wellness Month, which makes it the perfect time for you to register for the new wellness conference offered by the Michigan Osteopathic Association and Michigan State Medical Society! Join us at the Updates on Wellness for Your Medical Practice Conference to learn more about bringing the concept of general wellness into our practice with an emphasis on lifestyle medicine in Michigan.

Agenda/Syllabus

Registration

7 AOA Category 1-A Credits, 7 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

MOA & MSMS Members: $250 Non-Members: $300

Includes healthy breakfast, lunch & snacks!

Seating is limited, so register today! If you can't join us in person, the Updates on Wellness Conference will be available on demand in the Learning Center at CMELearningCenter.com beginning Oct. 16, 2024.

In Person

On Demand

Registration Open for MOA Annual Autumn Conference

New Location!

Join osteopathic colleagues from around the state to learn about the latest treatments and trends in OMT, AI in medicine, chronic illnesses, and more at the MOA Annual Autumn Conference, held Oct. 25-27 at the L.V. Eberhard Center in Grand Rapids.

25 AOA Category 1-A Credits, AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ anticipated. Pre-register by Oct. 24 to take advantage of discount rates.

If you can't join us in person, the Autumn Conference will be available on demand in the Learning Center beginning Nov. 13, 2024.

In Person

On Demand

2025 Membership Renewals

Connections. Continuing medical education. Advocacy.

The Michigan Osteopathic Association is here to serve you and support our profession. The 2025 membership renewal notices have been sent via email, so please check your inbox. As a reminder, 80% of your yearly dues can be deducted on your tax returns.

Renew Your Membership

Osteopathic Advocacy Alert

Michigan lawmakers are once again considering a bill (S.B. 279) that would significantly expand the scope of practice for nurse practitioners by granting them autonomous practice authority.

Michigan Osteopathic Association (MOA) President Emily Hurst, D.O., recently testified in front of the state legislature, urging lawmakers to oppose this bill due to the potential harm it poses to patient safety. While we deeply value the essential contributions of nurse practitioners in our health care system, this expansion could jeopardize patient safety and the quality of care by allowing practices that should be reserved for fully trained and qualified physicians.

Help us bolster our message by sharing your voice and letting your lawmakers know your concerns about this bill. Send your elected officials an email today.

Take Action

Track Legislation Impacting Osteopathic Profession

The Michigan Osteopathic Association maintains a Council on Government Affairs (CGA) to monitor and report on the issues and legislation that impact our members and their patients.

Click the button below for a table with legislative bills that the CGA has determined could impact osteopathic physicians, health care providers, and patients.

See the Bills

Memorial Healthcare receives continued funding from Michigan’s rural access pool

Memorial Healthcare, an independent, community non-profit hospital in Shiawassee County, has been recognized by the U.S. News & World Report 2023-2024 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care ratings, offering expecting families options for seeking high-quality care for uncomplicated pregnancies.

Memorial Healthcare has also received increased state funding support as a rural health care provider. In 2023, the hospital received roughly $1.3 million in the state 2024 fiscal year as part of the State of Michigan’s Rural Access Pool, resulting in state funding for Memorial Healthcare to help preserve essential health care delivery throughout rural mid-Michigan.

Recently, Memorial Healthcare announced the continuation of funding from Michigan’s Rural Access Pool in the state budget for 2025. Additional state funding specifically allocated to support needs within its Maternal Health Unit has also been included to ensure enhanced safety and comfort for birthing patients.

Snacking Smarter On the Go

There are several reasons snacking is good for us. Snacks can be used to give us more energy throughout the day, or as something to hold you over between meals. It can also prevent you from overeating during your meal.

However, finding healthy snacks and portions while on the go can be challenging, so it’s important to think ahead and plan for nutritious snacks throughout your day.

Read the below MI Blues Perspectives article for ways to snack smarter on the go, including:

What to consider when choosing snacks
Common mistakes when snacking and how to avoid them
Tips for navigating portion sizes
Effective strategies for navigating smarter snacking habits

Learn More

All MOA on-demand CME programs are available 24/7/365 at CMElearningcenter.com.

MOA Learning Center delivers over 200 hours of on-demand CME courses, all qualifying for AOA Category 1-A and AMA PRA Category 1-A Credit(s)™to help you meet state licensing requirements.

Featured CME Sessions

Check out these sessions from the 2024 MOA Spring on Demand

Update on Sleep from A-Zzzz

The session hosted by Virginia Skiba, M.D., covers home sleep apnea testing, hypoglossal nerve stimulation and RLS management.

Aging Optimally

This session, hosted by Carol Monson, D.O., M.S., discusses how life stress negatively affects the immune system, including Early Life Stress and Adverse Childhood Events (ACEs) and more.

View the Sessions

MOA honors the contributions of these recently deceased osteopathic physicians from our D.O. family. Thank you for your dedication to caring for patients, advancing research and treatments, and improving health

Richard L. Kulick, D.O. | June 29, 2024

Dr. Kulick was a Life Professional who joined MOA in 1963.

Link to local obituary

David Swayze, D.O. | April 18, 2024

Dr. Swazye was a Life Professional who joined MOA in 1961.

Link to local obituary

Chester Joseph Skrocki, D.O. | June 18, 2024

Dr. Skrocki was a Life Professional member of MOA.

Link to local obituary

Stephen F. Friedl, D.O. | May 29, 2024

Dr. Friedl practiced general surgery in Wyoming, MI.

Link to local obituary