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MOA joins Henry Ford Health Systems for a Monkeypox Preparedness Meeting
August 18, 2022 — Henry Ford Health Systems (HFHS), held on online meeting that included the MOA and health care professionals to provide updates and insight on Monkeypox (MPV). The meeting was led by Dr. Jerome Finkel with infectious disease expert Dr. Dennis Cunningham. The program was recorded, and is available to MOA members.
Recording link
Password: Monkeypox2022
Link to the PowerPoint presentation as a PDF file.
This recoding is not the property of the MOA and is not designed to be shared. The content should be considered timely and is subject to changes. Our special thanks to HFHS and Dr. Finkel for sharing this important update.
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Updates on Monkeypox (MPV) and COVID-19
The Michigan Osteopathic Association participated in a Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) conference on updates for healthcare providers on the current status of MPV and COVID-19 response in Michigan.
Here is a quick list of online resources:
MDHHS Updates on Monkeypox (MPV)
Monkeypox (MPV) information page
Monkeypox Resources for Health Care Professionals
CDC
Monkeypox 2022 Outbreak Cases & Data
MDHHS Updates on COVID-19
On August 11, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an update to the Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccines Currently Approved or Authorized in the United States.
The update is outlined below:
Updated guidance on COVID-19 vaccination following exposure to SARS-CoV-2:
Recent exposure to SARS-COV-2 is not a contraindication or precaution to COVID-19 vaccination. People with a known or potential SARS-COV-2 exposure can receive vaccine if they do not have symptoms consistent with SARS-CoV-2 infection; however, people should follow CDC’s post-exposure guidance.
COVID-19 vaccines are not recommended for post-exposure prophylaxis. People should be informed that vaccination is to help prevent severe COVID-19 following future exposures. SARS-CoV-2 viral testing may be necessary to differentiate between common post-vaccination symptoms and symptoms of SARS-CoV-2 infection:
- People who develop signs and symptoms associated with COVID-19 (e.g., cough, shortness of breath, runny nose, sore throat, loss of taste or smell) should isolate and be evaluated for SARS-CoV-2 infection as soon as possible.
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People who develop signs and symptoms that could be from either COVID-19 vaccination or SARS-CoV-2 infection (e.g., fever, fatigue, headache, myalgia) without typical COVID-19 symptoms described above, and are clinically stable, should isolate and, if symptoms do not improve by two days post-vaccination, be evaluated for SARS-CoV-2 infection.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate in contacting MDHHS at checcimms@michigan.gov
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Facts on Vax is a partnership of osteopathic organizations committed to lowering the rates of COVID-19 through prevention. The Michigan Osteopathic Association is collaborating with the American Osteopathic Association, Florida Osteopathic Medical Association, Ohio Osteopathic Association, Oklahoma Osteopathic Association and Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association in an effort to prepare osteopathic physicians the ability to discuss the importance of COVID-19 prevention, including vaccinations with patients.
This web page— www.factsonvax.org —will be updated with current information you can provide your patients to help lower the rates of COVID-19 in your community.
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2022 Autumn Scientific Convention
23 AOA Category 1-A Credits offered
October 28-30, 2022
Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Collection by Hilton, Grand Rapids, MI
Amway Grand Plaza Reservations
Rate $168 if booked by September 27, 2022
Agenda
Registration
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2022 Spring Sessions on demand
If you missed the in-person Spring Convention you can still gain CME with the Spring sessions on demand. Register today, and you will have 30 days to view and evaluate for CME. At your own pace, at your own place.
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September 16-18, 2022
Sheraton Detroit Novi Hotel
24 AOA Category 1-A Credits offered
Course description:
The main concepts and procedures taught in the basic course will be reviewed throughout this course. From the fundamental introduction and experiences of the Living Bioenergy Field and the use of vibration on the physical body, this course is designed to expand the knowledge and develop the skills to realize that the Living Bioenergy Field is the place for the Osteopathic physician to put his primary focus. To learn that changes in the Living Bioenergy Field will result in a change in the physical body. The better the Osteopathic physician is able to change his awareness from physical/material world to the invisible bioenergy world and vibration, the more effective the treatment will be.
Registration and information
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DEAN'S UPDATE August 2022
Following two Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine’s (MSUCOM) spring events – match day and graduation for the class of 2022 – and our welcome and orientation for the class of 2026 is a good time to talk about some of our partnerships and the history MSUCOM has with its associates.
With the March 2022 opening of the new McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital on the MSU campus, we’re kicking off a look at those partnerships with McLaren Health Care. While an official part of our students’ education since 1997, McLaren's osteopathic roots extend far deeper, with several current McLaren hospitals founded as osteopathic hospitals decades prior.
Historically, McLaren’s relationships had been with M.D. programs. That would change under the leadership of Phil Incarnati, president and CEO of McLaren Health Care, headquartered in Grand Blanc, Mich.
Incarnati had a history of working with D.O.s earlier in his career when he served as CEO of the Detroit Osteopathic Hospital (DOH). Once at the helm at McLaren, he formulated a growth strategy that included acquiring D.O.-started hospitals. That also opened the door for other partnerships.
Enter the new relationship between McLaren and MSUCOM.
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Partner Newsletter |August 18, 2022
Public Health Leaders Plead with Michigan Parents to ‘Catch Up’ on Vaccines Before Heading Back to School
In more than half of the state, childhood vaccination rates have dropped below 70%.
Michigan public health leaders are urging parents to get their children caught up on vaccinations prior to returning to in-person classes this fall, to prevent outbreaks of serious communicable diseases such as measles, mumps, pertussis, chickenpox and more.
Vaccination rates for Michigan children ages 19 to 36 months have fallen below 70% in more than half of the state (43 of 83 counties), according to June 2022 data from the Michigan Care Improvement Registry (MCIR). In seven Michigan counties and the City of Detroit, the rate has dropped below 60%.
Continue to full article
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Michigan residents with COVID-19 encouraged to seek treatment options early
All individuals who test positive for COVID-19 should talk to their doctor to see if they are eligible to receive one of the COVID therapeutics.
Don’t delay, treatment must be started early to work.
The Michigan COVID-19 website includes a locator that will help people who test positive find locations where treatments are available.
Another resource is the Test to Treat program. This nationwide initiative, launched by the federal government, ensures rapid access to no-cost COVID-19 oral medications that can help reduce risk for hospitalization if someone tests positive for COVID-19 and are eligible to receive medications.
Test to Treat locations may include participating pharmacies, federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), tribal health centers, urgent care locations, primary care physicians and long-term care facilities.
Learn about Test to Treat, how to participate if you receive positive test result at home, and more
Links:
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ONMM residents are now eligible for ACGME sports medicine fellowships
The change became effective on July 1, 2022. Applicants can apply to fellowships online via ERAS.
The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Board of Directors has approved revisions to the Sports Medicine fellowship requirements to include osteopathic neuromusculoskeletal medicine (ONMM) as an acceptable residency for entry into the fellowship. The change became effective on July 1, 2022.
The AOA advocated for this change, along with the American Academy of Osteopathy and the American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine.
Sports medicine fellowship directors can now consider prospective fellows who have completed a residency program in emergency medicine, family medicine, internal medicine, osteopathic neuromusculoskeletal medicine, pediatrics, or physical medicine and rehabilitation.
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Strategic Partner Career Opportunity Spotlight:
McLaren Health
Team McLaren
Headquartered in Grand Blanc, Michigan, McLaren Health Care is a fully integrated health network committed to quality, evidence-based patient care with locations in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio.
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The MOA offers an online Learning Center to deliver CME in an on demand format. In addition to our Spring and Autumn sessions, there are other options available. There are over 145 hours of CME sessions in the Learning Center, all qualifying for AOA Category 1-A CME credits.
These sessions can be accessed at any time by clicking the link below. Evaluations are within the system and can be taken after you have viewed the program.
On Demand CME programs
Single session CME Credits
For questions, contact Melissa Budd: mbudd@domoa.org
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July 6, 2022, saw the passing of John H. Morrison, DO.
Dr. Morrison was a Life Professional who joined the MOA in 1973.
May 22, 2022, saw the passing of Anthony Malcoun, DO.
A Life Professional who joined the MOA in 1969
May 19, 2022, saw the passing of William A. Wagner, DO.
May 17, 2022, saw the passing of James W. Cole, DO.
May 5, 2022, saw the passing of MOA Life Professional, Robert Bakeman, DO.
April 21, 2022, saw the passing of MOA Life Professional, Clifford Buchman, DO.
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