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June 13 Webinar: “Measles Update for Healthcare Providers”
The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) Bureau of Infectious Diseases will host a measles update webinar on Friday, June 13 at noon. The webinar will include a current review of measles activity, risk, and prevention in Ohio. Information provided will include case definition, reporting, and testing guidance for measles. Participants will also learn about current measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine recommendations for their pediatric, adolescent, and adult patients, along with information on vaccinating healthcare personnel during an outbreak.
State Medical, Pharmacy, and Nursing Boards Issue Joint Regulatory Statement on Retail IV Therapy Clinics
In response to the increasing number of retail IV therapy clinics operating in the state, the State Medical Board of Ohio, Ohio Board of Pharmacy, and Ohio Board of Nursing issued a joint regulatory statement highlighting critical patient safety concerns and the importance of regulatory compliance in this emerging sector.
OAPA Advances Preceptor Tax Incentive
On May 14, OAPA Past President and Government Affairs Committee member Melissa Bowlby, MHA, MSBS, PA-C, DFAAPA, provided Interested Party Testimony to the Ohio Senate Government Oversight and Reform Committee in support of a preceptor tax incentive amendment into HB96, the biennium state budget bill.
Support PA Education: Protect Federal Student Loan Access
The House Education and Workforce Committee unveiled a proposal to eliminate the Grad PLUS loan program and impose new, restrictive borrowing caps on federal Stafford loans for graduate borrowers, including PA students. If enacted, this proposal would severely limit access to affordable financing for PA students — threatening the future health workforce at a time of growing provider shortages, particularly in rural and underserved communities.
Announcing the 2025-2026 OAPA Board of Directors and AAPA Delegates
With the recent elections for President-Elect, Vice President, Regional Director for Regions 1, 2, 6, and 7, and five AAPA Delegates now complete, we are pleased to announce your OAPA volunteer leaders starting July 1, 2025!
Call for Posters: 2025 OAPA Annual Conference
OAPA is proud to support research that drives the PA profession forward. As part of our commitment, the 2025 OAPA Annual Conference will feature a dedicated platform for Ohio PAs and PA students to present their innovative work. Whether you're exploring clinical practice, education, policy, or beyond—this is your moment to shine. Join us this October at the Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris and make your mark. Poster submissions are open now through August 15, 2025—submit your work today!
Download and Share: Must-Have Materials to Promote the PA Profession
Access an infographic about the PA profession in Ohio and a one-pager about PA Title Change to help educate your healthcare colleagues and advance Ohio PA advocacy!
PA Rises to #3 Best Job in 2025 U.S. News & World Report Rankings
U.S. News & World Report named the PA profession #3 among the 100 Best Jobs across all occupations based on such factors as median salary, unemployment rate, 10-year growth volume, 10-year growth percentage, future job prospects, stress level, and work-life balance!
On-Demand CME: Weighing Your Options: A Review of Antiobesity Treatment Options
Earn 1 CME credit while learning from Emily Doycich, PharmD, BCPS, and Shanail Berry, M.D. about criteria for medical weight management and current medications approved for weight loss.
Amended Rules on Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
On Wednesday, October 9, the State Medical Board of Ohio voted to amend the administrative rules for medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), effective October 31, 2024. The amendments reflect changes in federal law and allow prescribers to safely provide needed treatment to vulnerable patients.
OAPA Recognizes Senator Roegner for Ongoing Legislative Support
At the 2024 OAPA Annual Conference, OAPA provided a special recognition for State Senator Kristina D. Roegner for her leadership on the PA Licensure Compact and other support of PAs.
