Oregon Medical Association

Great American Smokeout: A Call to Action for Clinicians Today, let’s champion a smoke-free future. The Great American Smokeout is a powerful reminder that quitting smoking is possible—and you can be the catalyst for change in your patients’ lives. Our Tobacco Cessation Toolkit provides practical resources to help you guide your patients on their quit journey. Let’s work together to reduce smoking rates and improve health outcomes. Access the toolkit today and lead the charge toward a healthier tomorrow. https://lnkd.in/gc-ms-PS

Today, we recognize the global impact of diabetes and the crucial role clinicians play in prevention, early detection, and management. With over 37 million Americans living with diabetes and 96 million with prediabetes, your efforts can change lives. Our Diabetes & Prediabetes Toolkit offers practical resources to help you support patients on their journey to better health. https://lnkd.in/gcbDjTHh

Today, we honor the bravery, dedication, and sacrifice of our veterans. Thank you to all who have served and continue to serve our country. We are grateful for the freedoms you protect. Happy Veterans Day.

Today is National Diabetes Heart Connection! Did you know people with diabetes are twice as likely to develop heart disease? As healthcare professionals, you play a critical role in identifying risks and guiding patients toward healthier outcomes. Our Diabetes and Prediabetes Toolkit offers practical resources to help you address the connection between diabetes and cardiovascular health. From screening guidelines to patient education tools, we’ve got you covered. Check it out and empower your patients to take control of their health! https://lnkd.in/gcbDjTHh

Join us in congratulating @Angelina Platas, MD, FACP (far left), the recipient of the OMA 2024 Doctor-Citizen of the Year Award! Dr. Platas, an internal medicine physician and geriatrician, has dedicated her career to caring for some of the most vulnerable in our community. Working at both Multnomah County Health Department Health Services Center and Central City Concern, she serves people facing housing insecurity, substance use disorders, and mental health challenges. Her peers nominated her for this award, recognizing her outstanding service and commitment. Thank you, Dr. Platas, for your incredible dedication and impact!

Congratulations to Pat Kenney-Moore, EdD, PA-C, our PA-Citizen of the Year (far left)! Dr. Kenny-Moore's peers nominated her for her unwavering dedication to improving patient care and advancing the practice of medicine. With over 30 years as a PA, she has worked in diverse clinical settings and volunteered at a free clinic, serving underserved and marginalized communities. Dr. Kenny-Moore devoted her career to educating the next generation of physician associates as a founding faculty member of the Oregon Health & Science University PA Program. She has been deeply committed to the Oregon Medical Association, serving on the Board of Trustees, and currently serving on the executive committee as the Vice President. Her dedication to her patients and profession is truly inspiring. #ORMedicine #OregonMedicine #PA #physicianassociate #physicianassistant

Join us in congratulating Ambar Faridi, MD from the Portland VA and OHSU Casey Eye Institute, the recipient of OMA’s 2024 Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award. Dr. Faridi was nominated by her peers for her outstanding contributions toward advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare. Her dedication to fostering a more inclusive healthcare workforce and advocating for health equity for historically marginalized communities is inspiring. Let’s congratulate her on this well-deserved recognition!

We’re thrilled to welcome Heidi Beery, MD as the 149th President of the Oregon Medical Association! As a dedicated family physician from rural Oregon, Dr. Beery brings a powerful commitment to patient care and advocacy. From tackling rural healthcare challenges to speaking out on clinician wellness, she’s ready to lead OMA with passion and purpose. Congratulations, Dr. Beery! Here’s to a year of progress, resilience, and amplifying the voices of Oregon clinicians.#OregonMedicine #ORMed #oregonhealthcare

The countdown is on!?We are just ONE WEEK away from the Medicine Now: Tides of Change annual conference.?We can't wait to see everyone there for an evening of inspiration, learning, and celebration - including our 150th anniversary, awards, and installation of our incoming President, Heidi Beery, MD.? See you soon! #TidesOfChange #OMA150 #ORMedConference #OregonMedicine

A big thank you to Cascade Employers Association for sponsoring our 2024 Annual Conference, Medicine Now: Tides of Change!?Your support helps make the event possible. Cascade Employers Association is dedicated to providing its members affordable HR tools and support, allowing practices to focus on their mission and people, not the multitude of employment regulations. We're grateful for their partnership and look forward to an exciting event!? #MedicineNow #TidesOfChange #OregonMedicine #ORMedicine