ACOFP President

"You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it."— Margaret Thatcher

March 12-16, 2008
ACOFP 45th Annual Convention & Exhibition
Hyatt Regency Denver
Denver, Colorado

Registration Details

By Steven F. Rubin, DO, FACOFP dist.

January 8, 2008

A Loss to the Profession
Ryan Rich, DO, a second year resident at the Valley Hospital Medical Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, was killed in a traffic-related incident Friday night. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.

Flu Vaccine Pilot Program Delivers Timely Immunizations in Michigan
The Michigan Osteopathic Association (MOA), in conjunction with Meijer, conducted a Flu Vaccine Pilot Program for the 2007 influenza season. Regardless of flu vaccine supply, physicians often receive their flu vaccine orders too late to offer vulnerable patients timely immunizations. Because larger orders of vaccine are generally delivered first by vaccine distributors, the MOA combined the orders of pilot physician offices with Meijer’s vaccine orders, thereby ensuring more timely delivery to physician offices through Meijer’s statewide distribution network. The MOA plans to expand this program to up to 50 physicians in Michigan for the 2008 flu season. If you have questions regarding the pilot program or are interested in participating, please contact Lisa Neufer at (800) 657-1556.

Recall of One Lot of Pre-Filled Heparin Lock Flush Solution
AM2 PAT, Inc., and FDA informed health care professionals and consumers of a nationwide recall of one lot of Pre-Filled Heparin Lock Flush Solution (5 ml in 12 mL Syringes), Lot # 070926H. The heparin IV flush syringes have been found to be contaminated with Serratia marcescens, which have resulted in patient infections. This type of bacterial infection could present a serious adverse health consequence that could lead to life-threatening injuries and/or death. Consumers and user facilities should stop using the product immediately, quarantine the affected product, and return it to the distributor immediately..

Register for the 2008 ACOFP Convention!
This year’s convention will feature a workshop on Point-of-Service Testing. Technology has provided physicians with more gadgets for Point-of-Service (POS) testing using equipment which is smaller, easier to use and more affordable. Physicians may want to be aware of this technology for out-of-clinic patient care at homes, extended care facilities, and sporting events as well as to incorporate these services in their practices.

Sign up today for the Pre-Convention Ski Package
On Sunday, March 9 through Monday, March 10, 2008, ACOFP has arranged a Pre-Convention Ski Package for attendees. Winter Park has more than twenty-four lifts including seven high-speed express quads, one high speed six person chairlift, three triple chairlifts, seven double chairlifts, five magic carpets, and one rope tow. In addition to the many ski runs, Winter Park is a classic mountain town nestled against a fabulous background and is full of quaint boutiques, delightful cafés, and picturesque scenery.

Looking for that Perfect Fit?
Visit ACOFP’s interactive, online job board. ACOFP CareerCenter is your resource for making online employment connections in the fields of osteopathic medicine. To find a job or fill a position, visit ACOFP CareerCenter today.

Back to Campus
The Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine Student ACOFP Chapter arranged for students to march in the Truman State Homecoming parade and represent osteopathy to the citizens of Kirksville, MO.

Deadlines Approaching…
2008 Fellows Reminder: Order Your Robe by January 11
The 2008 Conclave of Fellows Award Ceremony will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2008 from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm prior to the President’s Banquet at the 2008 Convention. All Fellow and Distinguished Fellow Award recipients will be recognized during the President’s Banquet. Please complete the Fellows Ceremony Robe Order Form and return it with payment by Friday, January 11, 2008. Should you have further questions regarding this procedure contact Cathy Sansone (cathys@acofp.org).

Writing Award deadline January 14
The ACOFP Preventive Medicine and Medical Preparedness Committee is pleased to announce the fourth annual Namey/Burnett Preventive Medicine Writing Award competition to honor the best preventive medicine papers submitted by osteopathic family practice residents, interns and osteopathic medical students.

National ACOFP Honors for State Societies Application Deadline January 31
ACOFP will honor the work and dedication of our outstanding ACOFP State Societies by recognizing them at an Awards Ceremony to be held at the ACOFP National Convention March 12-16, 2008 in Denver, Colorado. Share your achievements in leadership development, communications, creativity, membership recruitment and retention initiatives, educational programs, community outreach and public service. Contact Tobi Kelmer, ACOFP Mgr., State & Student Chapter Relations.

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