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Join Team OAPA in Building Community and Celebrating Inclusion!
Participate in the Community Festival and Walk for the Diversity Center of NE Ohio on May 9
The OAPA Student Affairs and Diversity Committees are collaborating on a community engagement project to celebrate diversity in healthcare. Join Team OAPA at this free, family-friendly walk in Cleveland on May 9th, 2026, or virtually from wherever you live in Ohio!
Notice from CDC about the Bicillin® L-A Shortage
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention strongly encourages clinicians and STI programs to take several actions, including preserving the use of Benzathine Penicillin G for treating patients who are pregnant. Please read the full notice from CDC.
Advocacy in Action: OAPA Testifies for PA Advancement
On March 4, 2026, OAPA Government Affairs Chair Matthew Freado, MBA, PA-C, provided in-person testimony before the Senate Health Committee on House Bill 377 and Senate Bill 324, legislation that would support PA advancement in the areas of laser hair removal and radiology supervision respectively.
Call for Speakers: 2026 OAPA Annual Conference
Help strengthen and connect Ohio’s PA community at the 2026 OAPA Annual Conference. We’re looking for speakers who believe in collaboration, shared learning, and advancing the profession, together! Join us August 27–29 at Westin Cleveland Downtown to exchange ideas, share practical knowledge, and build lasting professional connections. If you’re ready to contribute to a collective conversation, we’d love to hear from you.
OAPA Q&A with PA Leaders Across Ohio
Join us for an engaging virtual Q&A session designed specifically for PA students and recent graduates! This is your opportunity to connect directly with experienced PA leaders from across Ohio and gain valuable insight into navigating the job market, interview strategies that stand out, contract negotiation tips, and leadership pathways in advanced practice. Bring your questions and hear firsthand perspectives from leaders shaping PA practice across diverse settings.
Upcoming Events
Mon
16
2026
March 16 - 19, 2026
LGBTQ+ Health Awareness Week 2026
Presented by the LBGT PA Caucus, an AAPA constituent organization
Virtual CME Series
Wed
18
2026
March 18, 2026
6:00PM - 8:00PM EST
**CAPACITY REACHED** OAPA Region 6 & 7 Dinner with Amgen
"Lower is Better for Established CVD Patients: Reducing LDL-C and MACE risk with Repatha," presented by Dr. John Paes
Jag's Steak and Seafood, West Chester
Sat
21
2026
March 21, 2026
9:00AM - 10:30AM EDT
PA School Application Do’s and Don’ts
Preparing Pre-PA Students for the PA School Application Process
Virtual (Zoom)
