The Washington D.O.
News You Can Use
January 24, 2020
 This is a publication to keep you informed of issues and events pertaining to the osteopathic profession in Washington State. We invite you to submit topics or articles of interest to your colleagues for consideration. Submissions may be emailed to executivedirector@woma.org
WOMA's
Katheryn Norris, DO Honored for Leadership and Mentorship of Young Doctors

WOMA's own Dr. Katheryn Norris has been named Family Medicine Educator of the Year by the Washington Academy of Family Physicians (WAFP). 
This award was developed by the WAFP Foundation Board of Directors to recognize Academy members for excellence in teaching, development of innovative teaching models, or implementation of outstanding educational programs. 

Dr. Norris is a physician at Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic Grandview Medical-Dental Clinic and serves as the director of medical education and residency director for the Sollus Northwest Family Medicine Residency Program. 
Dr. Norris received her degree from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Missouri. She completed her residency at the Mayo Clinic Family Medicine Residency in Scottsdale, Arizona. In 2012, Dr. Norris launched the Sollus Northwest Family Medicine Residency Program.

“We are proud to call the WAFP Family Medicine Educator of the Year one of our own,” Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic Chief Medical Officer Kevin Heidrick said. “She has been influential in the Sollus Northwest Family Medicine Residency with her remarkable mentorship and leadership. She truly deserves this honor.”

Congratulations Dr. Norris!
Enrich Your Practice of OMM and Stay Connected with Your DO Community 
 
To enrich our practice of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine and to stay connected with our community of DOs, Dr. Thomas Carmine Van Deven, DO has proposed an online study group via Zoom.

The exact format, content, and meeting frequency can be determined by those interested in participating. Some ideas include: informal sharing of approaches or insight for diagnosis and treatment, brief case presentations for feedback and ideas, book recommendations for personal study, and discussion around COVID-19 and what is being seen clinically. 

All ideas or suggestions you may have are welcome. Projected first Zoom work group is early to mid-February. Please contact your WOMA office at 425-677-3930 or email Executivedirector@woma.org if you are interested or have any questions and we will put you in touch with Dr. Van Deven directly. 
WOMA Members, Don't Forget to Pay Your Dues!

Just a reminder, WOMA Membership dues for 2021 were due in full by January 1st, 2021. Statements have been mailed and emailed. You can view your statement and pay your dues by logging in to your account online here. If you have trouble getting into your account or did not get a copy of your statement, please email hgriffin@woma.org. You can also send a check or credit card number to PO Box 1187 Gig Harbor, WA 98335. If you have any questions or need to make special arrangements regarding your dues, please call 425-677-3930.
Nitrous Oxide Sedation

The board is aware that many osteopathic physicians and osteopathic physician assistants are providing nitrous oxide sedation in their office-based settings. Under WAC 246-853-650, nitrous oxide sedation falls under moderate sedation, deep sedation or general anesthesia.

Physicians providing nitrous oxide sedation have minimum requirements set out in WAC 246-853-650.

If you currently use nitrous oxide sedation or are considering its use in the future, please review the board's nitrous oxide sedation guideline.
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