ACOFP eNewsletter Archives

2021

December 21: Lessons Learned in 2021 | Enlarging Painful Tumor | Pharmacotherapy for Obesity
December 14: A Day in the Life: Dr. Weaver-Agostoni | Occipital Neuralgia, Tinnitus and OMT | Share Your 2021 Lessons Learned
December 7: Improving Quality Measures | Insomnia and OMT | Missed Measles Vaccines
November 30: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome & OMT | Medical School Rankings | Student Award Interview
November 23: Chronic Wound Care | Stress and Telemedicine | Suboxone Treatment Program
November 16: 2021 Reflection | Resident of the Year Award | Flu Season and COVID-19
November 9: Direct Primary Care | Resident Trail Blazers | Battling Cognitive Loss
November 2: Stay Strong | Diwali Reflections | The Future of Health Governance
October 26: Breast Cancer Awareness Month | Medical Nutrition Therapy Endorsement | Why Residency Applications Need to Change
October 19: Rebalancing Life | SARS-CoV-2 Evolution | Risk of Alzheimer’s After Surgery
October 12: Promoting Physician Diversity | Video Recap: #WhyDOFamMed | Pediatric Vaccination Rates
October 5: Video Message for the Medical Community | The Heart of Native America | National Primary Care Week Podcast
September 28: Defining Engagement | Video: Why I Volunteer | Physician Fee Schedule Comments
September 21: Osteopathic Approach to Pneumonia | Taking the High Road | COVID-19 Risk Factors in Children
September 14: Rubella Immunity Rates | Many Roles of a Physician | Post-Vaccination SARS-CoV-2 Infection
September 7: 9/11 Tribute | NASH Epidemic Report | “Dear Colleague” Letter
August 31: Board Video Highlights | Patient Resources | Mass COVID-19 Vaccine Research
August 24: Many Roles of a Physician | Non-Healing Leg Lesion | Race-Based Medicine
August 17: COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters | Substance-Induced Psychosis | Addressing Misinformation and Misconceptions
August 10: Mask Requirement in K–12 Schools | Representation in ACOFP | Post-COVID Burnout
August 3: Advice for New Physicians | Saltwater Gargling and URIs | COVID-19 and Cognitive Issues
July 27: Platinum Rule | Self-Care Strategies for Diabetic Patients | Telehealth & Health Disparities
July 20: Journey to Leadership | Being a Fellow of the ACOFP | A Day in the Life
July 13: Keep Patients Coming Back | Facial Rash Clinical Image | Pediatric Immunizations
July 6: GME Changes | Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome | New ACOFP Regional Society
June 29: The History of AIDS | Immunization Schedules Footnotes: Part 2 | Racism in Health Care
June 22: Juneteenth | Osteopathic Principles in Physician Training | Free CME Opportunities
June 15: Health Disparities | Immunization Schedule Footnotes | IOU Tracks
June 8: Expand Your DEI Vocabulary | Meet Jake Starsiak, DO, MBA | Manage Ingrown Toenails
June 1: A Memorial Day Tribute | Diabetic Ketoacidosis | New COVID Variant
May 25: Allopathic Active Members | AAPI Month Experiences | Managing Stress During Virus Outbreaks
May 18: Race and Advocacy | COVID-19 Vaccine & Adolescents | OMT for Depression in Children
May 11: Progress in a Virtual World | Advocacy Principles | Primary Care and Vaccine “Hesitancy”
May 4: New Class of Fellows | Osteopathic Family Medicine Firsts | Flu Amid COVID-19
April 27: Value-Based Care | What About Advocacy? | Dignitary Reports
April 20: Why I Chose Osteopathic Medicine | Thank You From Leadership | Osteopathic Family Medicine Firsts
April 13: Through the Lens of a View-Master | Choosing Osteopathic Medicine | Respiratory Evaluation Clinics
April 6: Speaking Up on Racism | Recognizing Student Achievement | Introducing Cannabidiol Treatments
March 30: Transition to Care | Celebrating Women’s Voices | COVID-19 Communications
March 23: Resolving to Meet Excellence | 2021 Award Winners | Mindfulness in Osteopathic Medicine
March 16: 2021–22 Board of Governors | Lean Management in OMT | SARS-CoV-2 Variants
March 9: Organizational Innovation | 2020 Annual Report | COVID Long-Haulers
March 2: The Path to Leadership | Award-Winning Blogs | Wellbeing vs. Work-Life Balance
February 23: Medicare Sequestration Moratorium | OFP Awards | Meet DeAundre Dyer, DO
February 16: Changes to GME | COVID-19 as a High-Risk Physician | Mental Health Assessments
February 9: Preparing Future Physicians | Diversity Is Disruption | Air Travel and VTEs
February 2: Establishing a PCP | Treating Elbow Pain | OSHA Guidelines for COVID-19
January 26: Food for Your Mood | Blue Light & Breast Cancer | Data in DNA
January 19: A Message from ACOFP Leadership | New E/M Reimbursement Adjustments | Osteoarthritis Treatment
January 12: Leadership Lessons | Perceptions of the Profession | Finding Purpose Through Loss
January 5: Lessons Learned in 2020 | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion | Face Masks & COVID-19

2020

December 22: Power of Touch | Looking Ahead | Advocacy
December 15: Pfizer Vaccine | PEHs | Henwood Award  
December 8: Risks for Firefighters | Tracking COVID Vaccine  
December 1: E/M Webinar | Women's Leadership Podcast
November 24: Starfield Summit | OMT for Pediatrics
November 17: Webinar | OCD OMT | The Shoes I Wear
November 10: Exercise & Pandemic | POC OMT Reminders  
November 3: Women in Leadership | COVID-19 Treatment Guide
October 27: Telehealth Across States | Dangers of Flu & COVID-19
October 20: Improve Coding | Certification | Inauguration
October 13: Proud DO | Resident Spotlight  
October 6: Changing the DO Dialogue | OMM in Practice  
September 29: PFS | No-Show Rates | Inauguration
September 22: PFS Supervision Rules | DTC Care & COVID-19
September 15: E/M Updates | OMT for NP | Advocacy Day
September 8: Resilience | Telehealth| OMT Podcast
September 1: Bixler Inaugural Blog | Mapping Coronavirus
August 25: Free Video | COVID Patient Handouts | Vaccines
August 18: Student Loan Relief | EEIC Applications Open
August 11: Value-Based Conundrum | COVID-19 Call to Action
August 4: Leadership Blog | Podcast Channel | Athlete Triad
July 28: Initial Certification Blog | Obesity | COVID Recovery
July 21: AOA President Announced | The 411 on PRF
July 14: DPC: Patients First | Adult Kawasaki-Like Symptoms
July 7: Transgender Protections | Diabetes Workshop
June 30: Unconscious Bias | COIVD-19 Spread Control
June 23: Breaking Down Barriers | Implicit Bias
June 16: Osteopathic Oath for Change | Taking a Stand  
June 9: Statement on Racism | Student Loan Relief
June 2: Hospice | Telemedicine for COVID-19 Patients
May 26: PPP Loan Forgiveness | COVID-19 Treatment Study
May 19: Team-Based Telemedicine | Advocacy Webinar   
May 12: Racist Virus | Boosting Staff Morale 
May 5: PPE Resources | Telemedicine OMT 
April 28: Patient Volume Challenges | High-Risk Care 
April 21: NOM Week | Discharged: Alive | Wellness Chat 
April 14: Telemedicine Talk | COVID-19 Member Story
April 7: PPE Statement | Positive Team Culture 
March 31: COVID-19 Resource Center | OMT for COVID-19  
March 24: PPE Strategies | ACOFP Congress
March 17: COVID-19 Stimulus Bill | ACOFP '20 Virtual
March 10: Coronavirus Disinfectants | New Antivirals 
March 3: Coronavirus: Protection, Precautions & Preparedness
February 25: Diet & Aging | Millennial Health Care View  
February 18: Cervical Cancer | Pharma Report 
February 11: Resident Blog on EEIC | Vitamin D & ADHD
February 4: Diabetes | Early Disease Detection
January 28: President's Message | Coronavirus
January 21: PCF Deadline | CA Drug Proposal | Burnout 
January 14: PCF Webinar | EDS | Resolutions
January 7: 2020–21 Board Nominees | Tech Outlook  

2019

December 17: Amendments to ACOFP Bylaws 
December 10: Study on Effects of Statins 
December 3: HIV/AIDS Resources for Family Physicians 
November 26: Home Health Care Options 
November 19: Recognizing Pseudogout 
November 12: Preventing Cancer with Two HPV Injections 
November 5: Effects of Measles on the Immune System 
October 29: Health Care Blackout Emergency Plan 
October 22: Early Entry Program Updates 
October 15: Sleep Apnea Can Threaten Sight 
October 8: Efficacy of Probiotics 
October 1: OPP for Physician Wellness 
September 24: Frailty Investigation 
September 17: Novel OMT for Otalgia 
September 10: Patchy Hair Loss 
September 3: Millennials Shake up Health Care 
August 27: ACOFP Sessions and OMT Boot Camp at OMED 
August 20: Entrepreneurship and Medicine 
August 13: Early Entry Certification Approved 
August 6: Impact of an ACOFP Leader 
July 30: Obesity Conversation Alternatives 
July 23: Advocating for Osteopathic Distinction 
July 16: Get Registered for Intensive Board Review 
July 9: ACOFP Members Give Back 
July 2: It's Award Nomination Time 
June 25: Diabetics Rationing Insulin 
June 18: OMT for GTPS 
June 11: Snuffbox Tenderness May Be a Sign 
June 4: Asymptomatic PAD Cases 
May 28: AmazonSmile Gives to ACOFP Foundation 
May 21: Help Us Help You 
May 14: Physician Shortage Confirmed 
May 7: Fund Covers Certification Exams 
April 30: Recognizing A Rare Condition 
April 23: OMT Mentors Needed in Dual Accredited Programs 
April 16: DPC Summit Registration Open 
April 9: OMT for Gas 
April 2: So Much Winning at ACOFP 
March 26: OFP Writing Award Winners 
March 12: Get Active at ACOFP '19 
March 5: ACOFP Promotes Osteopathic Pathway 
February 26: Extended Grace Period to Submit CME 
February 19: Accreditation Changes Open for Comments 
February 12: Measles Outbreak Prevention 
February 5: Remembering an ACOFP President 
January 29: More Primary Care May Decrease Deaths 
January 22: Steering Committee Next Steps 
January 15: New Treatments for Hepatitis C 
January 8: Certification Committee Formed 
January 1: Coming Up in 2019