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In this Issue:Pagel Receives AAPA Lifetime Achievement Award Pagel Receives AAPA Lifetime Achievement AwardReprinted with permission from AAPA: "Josanne K. Pagel, M.Div., MPAS, PA-C, DFAAPA, EBS, is the 2023 recipient of the Eugene A. Stead Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award. One of the first early PAs in administration, Pagel has been a committed advocate for the profession throughout her career, and is perhaps best known for her dedication to advancing PA practice in her home state of Ohio and cultivating future PA administrators. The Eugene A. Stead Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award honors a lifetime of achievement that has had a broad and significant impact on the PA profession. It is AAPA’s most prestigious award." Josaanne received recommendations for the award from a number of people. Melissa Bowlby, PA-C, OAPA Vice President wrote: "I first met Josanne through the Ohio Association of Physician Assistants (OAPA) when she was serving on the Board of Directors. She has served in various positions for the OAPA including multiple executive board positions, Education Committee Chair, Delegate to the AAPA House of Delegates, and currently serves as the chairperson for the Governmental Affairs Committee (GAC). During her tenure on the GAC, multiple practice barriers in Ohio have been removed including achieving full prescriptive authority, statute-delegated PA practice requirements frequently referred to by Ohio PAs as “the laundry list”, filing of supervision agreements at the practice level, and elimination of the very restrictive drug formulary. These accomplishments at the state level have had a profound, positive impact on PA practice across our state. Josanne’s leadership in these roles has been an inspiration to many including myself! " Beth Adamson, President, Association and Issues Management wrote: "When not promoting legislative changes, she organizes our annual Pharmacology Conference that gives PAs the access to extra CME required by Ohio law. She also executed an annual student conference that saw hundreds of Ohio PA students in attendance. Finally, Josanne supported the association by organizing fundraisers to support legislative activities. Josanne has exhibited her leadership strengths by serving as President of OAPA and President of AAPA all while continuing her duties as the OAPA Government Affairs Chair." Congratulations to Josaane on receiving this prestigious award! OAPA Leadership as of July 1, 2023President - Matthew Freado Delegates for 2024 AAPA House of Delegates Tickborne Diseases Increasing - Request for Provider Enhanced SurveillanceLyme disease cases have increased 14-fold in the state since 2010. This increase coincides with the spread and increase of the principal vector, Ixodes scapularis (the blacklegged tick) throughout the state. We are headed into the late spring and early summer months when contact with ticks increases and when most cases of Lyme diseases and other tick-borne diseases occur. ODH Request for Provider Enhanced Surveillanc Mental Health Awareness MonthMental Health Awareness Month has been observed in the U.S. since 1949. Recent data shows that 1.4 million Ohioans have a mental health condition. Additionally, Ohio has seen a record number of overdose deaths since 2020, and there is a well-established relationship between mental illness and substance use disorders. As PAs, we work to fight prejudice and discrimination, provide support, educate the public and advocate for policies that support the millions of people in Ohio and the U.S. affected by mental illness. We work within a dynamic system and how we can accomplish these goals is rapidly evolving. You are not alone if you find yourself struggling to find the time to stay current with best practices, including how to promote acceptance and compassion for people with mental illness. A good place to start is to consider the language you choose when talking about mental health. Though open discussion can bring awareness and encourage people to seek help, outdated or discriminatory language may perpetuate prejudice rather than promote acceptance. Person-first language is essential to separate the individual from the symptoms and allows them to maintain their identity as people who have the ability to recover. As educators of the public, it is our responsibility to lead by example. Additionally, the Centers for Disease Control has recommendations for preferred terms to use when speaking about select populations, and suggests that best practices include engaging them to find out their preferences. Finally, no discussion about mental health awareness is complete without a list of resources. Anyone who may be struggling or in crisis can call or text the suicide and crisis Lifeline at 998 or chat 988lifeline.org. The Ohio CareLine can provide 24/7 free, confidential support by calling 1-800-720-9616. New Grad Discounted OAPA Membership AvailableThe OAPA New Grad membership offers numerous benefits that can greatly enhance your professional growth and development.
Considering these benefits, we encourage you to consider a New Grad discounted OAPA membership.
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OAPA Region 6 Dayton Dragons Game - June 4Tickets are still available for the Region 6 Dayton Dragons game on June 4 at 1:05 PM. Walk-ins are welcome until the tickets run out! You can receive up to two tickets at no cost to you, so bring a friend or consider bringing another PA who would like more information about why it is important to be an OAPA member. RSVP by June 1st by emailing oapa@ohiopa.com. If you already sent in an RSVP meet Joyce Oiler at 12:30 at the main gate will call to pick up your tickets Welcome New and Renewed Members
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