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President's Message
Two psychiatrists, three emergency physicians, two lobbyists, three executive directors, and one policy director walk into a bar...
Okay, so half of that was true. Sadly we did not meet at a bar.
Last week we held The Psychiatric Boarding in Ohio's Emergency Departments Summit, and by “Summit,†I mean some people got together on a random Thursday afternoon in the Ohio ACEP Board room and ate some Easter candy. Alright, I'll stop. This is what actually happened. [Read more]
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Member Kudos
James Augustine, MD, FACEP, for being presented with the 2016 National Excellence in EMS Award during a recent meeting of the EMS State of the Sciences Conference
Do you know of a member who deserves to be congratulated? Let us know!
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Don’t miss the Ohio ACEP Emergency Medicine Leadership Forum, featuring dynamic continuing medical education workshops, plus the very best in physician advocacy and leadership topics—and plenty of time for networking and fun!
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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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Interested In Serving On An Ohio ACEP Committee?
One of the most valuable ways a member can contribute to the growth of Ohio ACEP is to participate on one of Ohio ACEP's committees. We encourage all members to get involved!
Members interested in serving on a committee must complete an online committee interest form by March 25, 2016.
Members chosen to serve on committees serve a minimum of one year and will be appointed in conjunction with the Ohio ACEP Emergency Medicine Leadership Forum. Committee members are encouraged to register for and attend the EM Leadership Forum, which will take place April 18 and 19 at the Sheraton Columbus at Capitol Square. We thank you for your interest in serving on a committee!
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Members in the News
Dominic Bagnoli, MD, FACEP, who was featured in the MD News article, “Dominic J. Bagnoli, MD, CEO, U.S. Acute Care Solutions: Patient-centered, Physician-ownedâ€
Charles Emerman, MD, FACEP, who was interviewed in the Cleveland Plain Dealer article, “MetroHealth System takes over the former HealthSpan emergency department on Snow Roadâ€
Diane Gorgas, MD, whose column, “Emergency Medicine: Even the seemingly healthy can suffer cardiac arrest,†was published in The Columbus Dispatch
Michael Jarosick, DO, who was interviewed by Kevin Klauer, DO, EJD, FACEP in the ACEP Now article, “Emergency Physician Lands in ED after Subarachnoid Hemorrhage During Bike Rideâ€
Hamilton Lempert, MD, FACEP, who co-wrote the ACEP Now article, “Documentation Pearls for Navigating Abscess Incision/Drainage ICD-10 Codesâ€
Joan Papp, MD, FACEP, who co-wrote the ACEP Now article, “Naloxone Distribution Strategies Needed in Emergency Departmentsâ€
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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 From National ACEP
Interested in Volunteering? Apply Now to be a Member of an ACEP Committee
Want to serve on a national committee during fiscal year 2016-17? Submit an interest form and CV by May 16. ACEP President-Elect Rebecca B. Parker, MD, FACEP, asks members to include details explaining qualifications and experiences relevant to the particular committee. Appointments will be made in June. More details are available online.
Check Out This Video Resource on Opioids for Your Patients and Their Families 
In this educational video supported by an ACEP section grant to the Trauma and Injury Prevention Section, Dr. Scott Weiner discusses what patients need to know in order to stay safe when using pain medications. Share this resource with your patients on a cell phone, tablet or workstation on wheels.
Call for 2016 AAWEP Award Nominations
Celebrate the shining stars in your life by nominating them for an Annual American Association of Women Emergency Physicians (AAWEP) Award! Honor your colleagues, and give credit where it’s due. Learn more details and download the nomination forms here. Hurry! The deadline for submissions is April 3, 2016.
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