Oregon Medical Association

Oregon Medical Association http://theOMA.org

The state’s largest professional organization engaging in advocacy, policy, community-building, and networking opportunities for Oregon’s physicians, medical students, physician assistants, and physician assistant students.

Yesterday, two OMA priority bills were signed into law by Governor Kotek, and OMA Board of Trustees member Dr. Jennifer ...
05/14/2026

Yesterday, two OMA priority bills were signed into law by Governor Kotek, and OMA Board of Trustees member Dr. Jennifer McCall was right there at the podium to mark the moment. HB 4088 protects Oregon clinicians from being punished for providing care that is legal under Oregon law. SB 1598 ensures patients can still access vaccines without cost barriers, despite confusing federal guidance. This is what showing up for clinicians and patients looks like.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This year’s theme is “See the Person. Support the Journey.” It highlights the impo...
05/13/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This year’s theme is “See the Person. Support the Journey.” It highlights the importance of noticing early signs of mental health concerns, strengthening support systems, and responding to patients with care and compassion during challenging moments.

SAMHSA (the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) provides resources for people seeking support:

samhsa.gov/find-support


It’s National Women’s Health Week, and this year’s theme is “Prevention, Innovation, and Impact: A New Era in Women’s He...
05/11/2026

It’s National Women’s Health Week, and this year’s theme is “Prevention, Innovation, and Impact: A New Era in Women’s Health.” It emphasizes the importance of prevention and early detection and highlights emerging areas of scientific focus, including the microbiome, environmental exposures, Alzheimer's research, and the role of hormones throughout the lifespan.

Learn more at womenshealth.gov/nwhw


The Oregon Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) will host three community forums next week: online forums on Mon...
05/09/2026

The Oregon Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) will host three community forums next week: online forums on Monday, May 11, and Wednesday, May 13, and a forum at the Asian Health and Service Center in Portland on Tuesday, May 12.

The board wants to hear from patients, caregivers, medical providers, and other Oregonians about the cost of medications and how it affects your lives.

See this link for more information:
https://dfr.oregon.gov/pdab/Documents/reports/PDAB-flyer-2026.pdf

Oregon's 2025 corporate practice of medicine law, known as Senate Bill 951, was meant to be tested — and Stapleton v. Pe...
05/06/2026

Oregon's 2025 corporate practice of medicine law, known as Senate Bill 951, was meant to be tested — and Stapleton v. PeaceHealth was the first lawsuit to do that.

Today, in federal court, the parties announced a tentative settlement that pauses the case for 14 days while PeaceHealth and Eugene Emergency Physicians work out the details of a new contract. EEP, a well-established local physician group, was due to be replaced by a new group managed by an out-of-state management services organization. That plan raised issues about compliance with the corporate practice of medicine law.

A settlement may resolve this dispute, but it highlights the challenges and complexity of SB 951 that will need some post-case analysis and possible legislative updates. At the OMA, we will continue to advocate for laws that support physicians and PAs and protect the integrity of medical decisions.

On National Nurses Day, we recognize the expertise and dedication that nurses bring to their work every day. Thank you f...
05/06/2026

On National Nurses Day, we recognize the expertise and dedication that nurses bring to their work every day. Thank you for caring for our communities!

A message for your patients: Walking in nature regularly can reduce feelings of depression, fatigue, and low self-esteem...
05/05/2026

A message for your patients:

Walking in nature regularly can reduce feelings of depression, fatigue, and low self-esteem. Join Walk With Ease to get your guidebook and free learning opportunities. Go to walk.oregonstate.edu to participate!


Last weekend, Portland’s Cascade State Medical Association (CSMA) hosted the National Medical Association (NMA) Region V...
04/29/2026

Last weekend, Portland’s Cascade State Medical Association (CSMA) hosted the National Medical Association (NMA) Region VI Meeting. OMA President-Elect Dr. Reva Ricketts-Loriaux and OMA Vice President of Government Relations Courtni Dresser joined Dr. Chris Pernell, Director of the NAACP Center for Health Equity, for a town hall on the impact of policy changes on Underrepresented in Medicine (URiM) communities.

Pictured: Dr. Reva Ricketts-Loriaux and Courtni Dresser; OMA JEDI Committee co-chairs past and present Dr. Reva Ricketts-Loriaux, Dr. Fred Williams, and Dr. Jenny Silberger

Today is World Day for Safety and Health at Work. This year’s theme focuses on addressing psychosocial risks at work, wh...
04/28/2026

Today is World Day for Safety and Health at Work. This year’s theme focuses on addressing psychosocial risks at work, which are associated with cardiovascular diseases and mental health disorders.

OMA supports clinician health and safety. Our Wellness Resources page connects clinicians with resources to support well-being:
theoma.org/wellnessresources



Today is the deadline to register to vote for the statewide primary election on May 19. It is also the deadline for regi...
04/28/2026

Today is the deadline to register to vote for the statewide primary election on May 19. It is also the deadline for registered voters to update their registration. Creating or updating your voter registration can be done online at OregonVotes.gov.

A message from SmokeFreeOregon: To***co is one of the biggest causes of cancer. The Oregon Comprehensive Cancer Control ...
04/27/2026

A message from SmokeFreeOregon:

To***co is one of the biggest causes of cancer. The Oregon Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan (OCCCP) is a roadmap to help prevent cancer, improve care, and make sure everyone has a fair chance to be healthy. When you support the OCCCP, you help reduce tobacco-related harm and build healthier communities across Oregon.

Learn more and get involved: https://bit.ly/4aXm1cc

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