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Download and Share: Must-Have Materials to Promote the PA Profession

Download and Share: Must-Have Materials to Promote the PA Profession

Access an infographic about the PA profession in Ohio and a one-pager about PA Title Change to help educate your healthcare colleagues and advance Ohio PA advocacy!


Celebrating a Successful Pharmacology Conference & Membership Meeting

Celebrating a Successful Pharmacology Conference & Membership Meeting

More than 120 Ohio PAs, speakers, and industry partners convened in Cuyahoga Falls on March 28-29 to network with friends and colleagues, earn pharmacology CME, and learn the latest in OAPA happenings at the Membership Meeting.


April 3 is the Candidate Deadline for OAPA Elections

April 3 is the Candidate Deadline for OAPA Elections

OAPA is now seeking candidates for the OAPA Board of Directors and AAPA Delegates for terms commencing on July 1, 2025. Positions to be elected include: President-Elect, Vice President, Regional Director for Regions 1, 2, 6, and 7, and five (5) AAPA Delegates. Read on for more details. Raise your hand to serve in leadership to help OAPA pursue its mission!

PA Profession & Industry Update

Senate Bill 109: Understanding Ohio's New Sexual Misconduct Law

Senate Bill 109: Understanding Ohio's New Sexual Misconduct Law

In late 2024, Governor DeWine signed Senate Bill 109 into law, which enables the State Medical Board of Ohio to hold licensees accountable when they engage in sexual misconduct or commit sexual crimes. SB 109 took effect beginning March 21, 2025 and makes many changes to Ohio law of which PAs should be aware.


AHRQ Safety Program for Healthcare-Associated Infection (HAI) Prevention: CLABSI

AHRQ Safety Program for Healthcare-Associated Infection (HAI) Prevention: CLABSI

AHRQ is currently recruiting acute care hospital units for a free 9-month program to implement and improve evidence-based practices for prevention of central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI). Units will receive training and one-on-one expert coaching to implement sustainable improvements to their infection prevention practices.


ODH Seeking Nominees for Palliative Care and Quality of Life Interdisciplinary Council

ODH Seeking Nominees for Palliative Care and Quality of Life Interdisciplinary Council

The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is seeking nominees to serve on the Palliative Care and Quality of Life Interdisciplinary Council, which was created in 2019 to “Consult with and advise the (ODH) director on matters related to the establishment, maintenance, operation, and evaluation of palliative care initiatives in this state” and related purposes. Self-nominations are due April 30, 2025.

Spotlight on Students

2025 PA OlymPAcs - Save the Date!

2025 PA OlymPAcs - Save the Date!

The PA OlymPAcs return June 28, 2025, at Ohio Dominican University! The PA OlymPAcs is a track and field style day that celebrates the fundraising efforts by OAPA student members. Students from PA programs across Ohio compete to win the title and the chance to choose the charity for the following year.

The Final Word

You Belong at the PA Advocacy Day at the Ohio Statehouse

You Belong at the PA Advocacy Day at the Ohio Statehouse

Mark your calendar for October 22, 2025, for PA Advocacy Day. Join fellow Ohio PAs and students at the iconic Ohio Statehouse for an impactful event. Meet legislators, share your voice, and shape the future of our profession! We need you there to help advance and celebrate Ohio PAs. Details to be announced this summer.

Upcoming Events

April 3, 2025

DEADLINE: OAPA Election Candidate Interest & Eligibility Form Due

Your voice matters! Raise your hand now and be the next OAPA leader.

April 4 - 6, 2025

RISHI "Tending the Flame" Retreat and Training Workshop

Special OAPA member discount available!

April 8, 2025
6:30PM - 8:00PM EST

OAPA Region 3 Dinner with AstraZeneca

hATTR Progression: Addressing Polyneuropathy with Dr. Christopher Pray, MD

Ken Stewart’s Grill, Akron