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    Welcome to the Members Only Area!

    AMCNO members who are looking to become more involved with the Academy are encouraged to join a committee.

     

    Learn more about your AMCNO President, 
    Eric J.B. Shapiro, MD
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    Your Morning Rounds

    • July 28 is World Hepatitis Day. Visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for facts and resources.
    • Our Annual Fundraiser is One Month Way! Network with colleagues and support area medical students. Register to join us at Top Golf Thurs. Aug. 21st from 6-9 PM.
    • Please consider taking part in our member survey. The survey takes 2 minutes, and you can enter to win a $100 Amazon gift card. Our primary goal is to represent you, and we welcome your feedback.

    From Columbus 

    • The Franklin County Court of Appeals issued a decision affirming that Ohio communities have the constitutional authority to regulate tobacco products within their own limits. This is a major victory for local control and public health, as it means the state's attempt to preempt local tobacco ordinances has been ruled unconstitutional.

    • A new class of 1,930 medical residents has started in hospitals across the state. View a full Ohio-specific report from the National Resident Matching Program here. Encourage residents to join the AMCNO (free during residency) here.

     

    From Washington

    • The federal spending package that was signed into law last week will lead to a $37 billion reduction in federal Medicaid funds in Ohio over the next decade, KFF analysis projects. 
    • The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has recently received reports of false letters and phone calls being used to contact both DEA registrants and non-registrants. If you are contacted by a person purporting to work for DEA and stating that you are under investigation, please report the incident to the FBI at www.ic3.gov.

    Upcoming Events

    • Volunteer Night at MedWish Medworks, Thurs. July 24th from 6-8 PM. Email us to attend.
    • Thurs. Aug. 21st 6-9 PM: Annual Academy of Medicine Education Foundation (AMEF) Swing for Students Fundraiser at Top Golf in Independence. Register now!