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.

The nature. The cities. The people. There's so much to love about Oregon. One way we can protect it is by promoting a sm...
10/21/2025

The nature. The cities. The people. There's so much to love about Oregon. One way we can protect it is by promoting a smoke-free Oregon. So let's join together to create a healthier place to call home. Visit smokefreeoregon.com to learn more.

A message for your patients from Rethink the Drink in collaboration with the Oregon Health Authority: Taking a break fr...
10/20/2025

A message for your patients from Rethink the Drink in collaboration with the Oregon Health Authority:

Taking a break from alcohol for a month is a healthy way of resetting our bodies. Some of the benefits include things like increased energy and a boost in mental clarity. Ask your patients: What are some positive changes you've noticed when you drink less?

Register for our virtual Annual Conference on November 5! Leading AI professionals will discuss the complexities and adv...
10/16/2025

Register for our virtual Annual Conference on November 5! Leading AI professionals will discuss the complexities and advantages of using AI in value-based care. Panelists include:
Ashish Abraham, MD, MBA; CEO and Co-Founder, Foresight Health Solutions
Frederick Chen, MD, MPH; Chief Health and Science Officer, American Medical Association
Merage Ghane, Ph.D.; Director of Responsible AI in Health, Coalition for Health AI
The conference will be moderated by newly installed OMA President Brian Duty, MD, MBA.

Register here:
https://theoma.org/conference


Clinicians are crucial in the effort against domestic violence — and recognizing the signs is essential. Read the latest...
10/15/2025

Clinicians are crucial in the effort against domestic violence — and recognizing the signs is essential. Read the latest article from MagMutual to learn some of the warning signs for domestic violence and the critical role clinicians play in reporting suspected cases. Learn more here: theoma.org/domesticviolence


Register for our virtual Annual Conference, Medicine Now: Navigating Uncharted Waters — Harnessing AI to Advance Value-B...
10/10/2025

Register for our virtual Annual Conference, Medicine Now: Navigating Uncharted Waters — Harnessing AI to Advance Value-Based Care, on November 5, 6-7:30 p.m. Leading AI professionals will discuss the complexities and advantages of using AI in value-based care.

Featuring:
Ashish Abraham, MD, MBA; CEO and Co-Founder, Foresight Health Solutions
Frederick Chen, MD, MPH; Chief Health and Science Officer, American Medical Association
Merage Ghane, Ph.D.; Director of Responsible AI in Health, Coalition for Health AI
Moderator: Brian Duty, MD, MBA; President, OMA

Register here: https://www.theoma.org/conference



October 10 is World Mental Health Day — a reminder to make mental health care a priority. The Oregon Wellness Program pr...
10/10/2025

October 10 is World Mental Health Day — a reminder to make mental health care a priority. The Oregon Wellness Program promotes clinicians’ well-being through free counseling, education and research. Need someone to talk to? Get complementary, self-referral therapy at oregonwellnessprogram.org.



Thank you to Heidi Beery, MD, for your dedicated service as OMA’s president in 2024-2025! Dr. Beery was honored at the O...
10/09/2025

Thank you to Heidi Beery, MD, for your dedicated service as OMA’s president in 2024-2025! Dr. Beery was honored at the OMA’s Annual Meeting on October 4 and is pictured here with recently installed OMA President Brian Duty, MD, MBA, and former Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber, MD, who delivered the keynote address. We also thank our guest speaker, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) President Shereef Elnahal, MD.

Congratulations to the recipient of OMA’s 2025 JEDI Award, Jane-Frances Akpamgbo, MD, of Kaiser Permanente in West Salem...
10/08/2025

Congratulations to the recipient of OMA’s 2025 JEDI Award, Jane-Frances Akpamgbo, MD, of Kaiser Permanente in West Salem! A family physician for 34 years, Dr. Akpamgbo is committed to health equity, culturally responsive care and advocacy for historically marginalized communities. She serves as president of the Oregon Academy of Family Physicians and is a founding member of Kaiser Permanente’s Center for Black Health and Wellness. Read more about Dr. Akpamgbo on our website: theoma.org/JEDI



Congratulations to the recipient of OMA’s 2025 Physician Associate-Citizen of the Year: Amy Snow, PA-C, of Snow Dermatol...
10/07/2025

Congratulations to the recipient of OMA’s 2025 Physician Associate-Citizen of the Year: Amy Snow, PA-C, of Snow Dermatology in Bend! Ms. Snow founded Project Happy Face, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing dermatological care in underserved areas. With a 24-foot mobile clinic, she brings free acne treatments, skin cancer screenings and other services to small towns in Central and Eastern Oregon. Read more about Ms. Snow on our website: theoma.org/PAcitizen

Congratulations to the recipient of OMA’s 2025 Doctor-Citizen of the Year: Antonio Germann, MD, MPH, FAAFP! Dr. Germann ...
10/06/2025

Congratulations to the recipient of OMA’s 2025 Doctor-Citizen of the Year: Antonio Germann, MD, MPH, FAAFP! Dr. Germann is the medical director of Salud and Pacific Pediatrics clinics of the Yakima Valley Farm Workers clinic system. He founded the Salud Rural Maternal Child Health Fellowship, which uses advanced training to prepare family physicians for practice in rural or underserved settings, and led efforts in support of legislation that safeguards the patient-provider relationship by limiting corporate interference in the practice of medicine. Read more about Dr. Germann on our website: theoma.org/doctorcitizen

Happy National PA Week! We celebrate the invaluable contributions of PAs who play a critical role in healthcare. Your de...
10/05/2025

Happy National PA Week! We celebrate the invaluable contributions of PAs who play a critical role in healthcare. Your dedication, compassion, and commitment to providing exceptional care make a lasting impact on patients and communities. Thank you for everything you do!

We’re thrilled to welcome Brian Duty, MD, MBA, as the 150th President of the Oregon Medical Association! Dr. Duty was sw...
10/04/2025

We’re thrilled to welcome Brian Duty, MD, MBA, as the 150th President of the Oregon Medical Association! Dr. Duty was sworn in today by former Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber, MD. Dr. Duty is the Director of Strategic Outreach for OHSU Health, where he helps develop clinical and educational programs in collaboration with health systems and hospitals across Oregon and Southwest Washington. A leader in organized medicine and health care advocacy, Dr. Duty looks forward to amplifying the voices of Oregon physicians and PAs. “When we unite behind our principles, we create meaningful change that protects both our profession and our patients,” he said. Congratulations, Dr. Duty!

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