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President's Message
Oftentimes, a victory in advocacy doesn’t look like a victory. There isn’t always a press conference or a bill signing ceremony. Sometimes a victory is a victory because of what doesn’t come about. Take, for instance, a recent development regarding the State Medical Board of Ohio’s push to eliminate the “one-bite†program, which allows physicians to seek mental health or substance abuse treatment without notifying the Medical Board. [Read more]
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Member Kudos
Robert Broida, MD, FACEP, who was reappointed as an ACEP Representative to the Joint Commission Professional Technical Advisory Committee (PTAC)
Marcel Casavant, MD, FACEP, whose research, “An Observational Study of the Factor Xa Inhibitors Rivaroxaban and Apixaban as Reported to Eight Poison Centers,†was published in the February edition of the Annals of Emergency Medicine
Andrew Latimer, MD, who was chosen for the National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP)/Physio-Control EMS Fellowship; Dr. Latimer is the third University of Cincinnati EM resident in a row to be selected!
Jeffrey Nielson, MD, FACEP, whose research, “Health Information Exchange in Emergency Medicine,†was published in the February edition of the Annals of Emergency Medicine
Do you know of a member who deserves to be congratulated? Let us know!
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Dr. Dan Breece Joins Ohio ACEP Board
 We’re happy to announce that Dan Breece, DO, FACEP, has been appointed to the Ohio ACEP Board of Directors to fill the unexpired term vacated by longtime Board Member, Dr. Robert Broida.
Dr. Breece serves as Medical Director for Emergency and Urgent Care Services at Marietta Memorial Health System, where he is also a Core Faculty Member for the EM Residency Program. [Read more]
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EMRA, Ohio ACEP to Host Regional Med Student Symposium
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On April 16 in Columbus, Ohio ACEP will team up with EMRA to offer medical students a unique opportunity to explore the fastest-paced and most exciting specialty in the house of medicine.
For more information, including registration and event schedule, check out EMRA’s Medical Student Symposium page!
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Nominate a Colleague for an Award!
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Know an Ohio ACEP member who deserves a round of applause?
We are accepting nominations for the Bill Hall Award for Service, the EM Physician of the Year Award, Ohio ACEP Advocacy Award, Education Award, and Leadership Award, and— new this year—the Outstanding Emergency Medicine Resident of the Year Award!
Awards will be presented April 19, during the 2016 Ohio ACEP Emergency Medicine Leadership Forum
For more on the awards, including past winners, award criteria, and nomination instructions, check out the 2016 Annual Awards Nomination Packet
Nominations are due Monday, February 22!
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Ohio EMS Now Accepting Star of Life Nominations
 Ohio ACEP and the Division of EMS will join the State Board of Emergency Medical, Fire, and Transportation Services on May 18 for the 16th Annual EMS Star of Life Awards. The ceremony was designed to recognize Ohio’s outstanding first responders, reunite EMS personnel with the patients they saved, and honor Ohio's EMS heroes. The Ohio Division of EMS is now accepting nominations for EMS Star of Life Awards. For more information, including available awards and criteria, check out the 2016 EMS Star of Life Nomination Packet. The deadline to nominate is March 18, 2016!
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Members in the News
Eric Adkins, MD, FACEP, who was quoted in the Columbus Dispatch article, “Emergency care changing in central Ohioâ€
James Augustine, MD, FACEP, who was quoted in the NPR story, “Could Hospital ERs Provide Missing Data On Police Shootings?â€
Dominic Bagnoli, MD, FACEP, who was interviewed for the Emergency Physicians Monthly article, “EMP Makes Expansion Bid by Creating USACSâ€
Justin Coomes, MD, FACEP, who was quoted in the WCPO Cincinnati story, “Butler County woman diagnosed with Zika virusâ€
Diane Gorgas, MD, who was quoted in the Columbus Dispatch article, “Health officials urge expectant couples to avoid Zika-active areasâ€
Kevin Klauer, DO, EJD, FACEP, whose articles, “Emergency Physicians Should Put Choosing Wisely Recommendations Into Action†and “Emergency Physician Saves Hockey Fan In Cardiopulmonary Arrest at Game,†were published in ACEP Now
Hamilton Lempert, MD, FACEP, who co-authored the ACEP Now article, “Avoid Patient History Documentation Errors in Medical Codingâ€
John Trentini, MD, who was featured in The Chronicle (New York) article, “John Trentini takes flight, in medicine and in life"
Have you seen a news article or commentary written by a member? Or do you know of a member featured or interviewed in a news story? Let us know!
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