Monthly Archives: October 2011

Social media and your practice

October 31, 2011
Social media and your practice

  What is social media? Social media is the use of web-based and mobile technologies that turn communication into an interactive dialogue. Did you know that nearly 85% of people will choose a good or service based solely on recommendations from friends, family or people they trust? Many of these recommendations stem from social...

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MOA registry of osteopathic interim physician availability

October 5, 2011
MOA registry of osteopathic interim physician availability

The MOA is going to maintain a registry of osteopathic physicians who may be able to provide interim coverage for physicians who are unavailable to oversee their practice for a definite period of time. If you are interested in serving in this capacity, please contact Kristy Kenyon at kkenyon@mi-osteopathic.org.

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Staff Spotlight: Devona Jameson

October 5, 2011
Staff Spotlight: Devona Jameson

Devona Jameson is the Member Services and Insurance Coordinator at the MOA. See what she has to say about her favorite music, vacation spot, her family and more! 1. Tell us a little about yourself: I live in Owosso with my husband, Larry.  This is a second marriage for both of us and we’ve been...

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MOA member provides bone density testing for seniors on behalf of OCOMA

October 5, 2011
MOA member provides bone density testing for seniors on behalf of OCOMA

The Oakland County Osteopathic Medical Association (OCOMA) was a recent sponsor at the Southeast Oakland County Senior Salute. Hosted by Senator John Papageorge and Representatives Chuck Moss and Marty Knollenberg, the Senior Salute provided a free consumer/health fair, complimentary lunch and prizes to area senior citizens. Dr. Michael Weiss, along with his assistant, Terry,...

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MCOMA fall membership meeting held in legislative forum format

October 3, 2011
MCOMA fall membership meeting held in legislative forum format

The Macomb County Osteopathic Medical Association held its Annual Fall Membership Meeting in a Legislative Forum Format. The meeting of more than 100 MCOMA members took place on September 15 at Villa Penna in Sterling Heights.  Also in attendance were five of our Macomb County State Representatives: Lesia Liss, District 28; Anthony Forlini, District...

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It’s time to renew your MOA membership!

October 3, 2011
It’s time to renew your MOA membership!

The Michigan Osteopathic Association (MOA) Membership Department recently mailed individual 2012 membership renewal packets. (Group renewals were mailed in August.) In addition to your annual dues renewal statement, this packet contains pertinent information on member benefits, MOA contact information including MOA board members and staff, and information on MOPAC.   Please watch for your...

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Reminder: Fall Update CME Conference and Practice Managers Conference

October 3, 2011
Reminder: Fall Update CME Conference and Practice Managers Conference

  On November 5-6, Michigan Osteopathic Association’s Annual Fall Update offers two action-packed days of Continuing Medical Education (CME) on cardiology, obesity, hearing loss, brain injury, communication and more (12 hours of AOA category 1-A CME credits anticipated). Contact Melissa Budd at mbudd@mi-osteopathic.org for more information. Click here to register online with the MOA....

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New business members: Wild at Work and ADP

October 3, 2011
New business members: Wild at Work and ADP

The Michigan Osteopathic Association has teamed up with Wild at Work to offer members exclusive discounts and special offers not available to the general public.  MOA members can save on theme parks, restaurants, hotels, entertainment and more!  The program is easy and free and can be used anytime you have internet access.  Here’s how:...

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MOA sponsors Legislative Flu Shot Day

October 3, 2011
MOA sponsors Legislative Flu Shot Day

Community Integrated Medicine (CIM), the Michigan Osteopathic Association (MOA), the Michigan Association of Osteopathic Family Physicians (MAOFP),  the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (MSUCOM), Mt. Clemens Regional Medical Center and McLaren Medical Group will be providing flu shots for the Community Integrated Medical Group 2011 Legislative Flu shot clinic.  The clinic will take...

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Legislative Update from our lobbyist, Kevin McKinney

October 3, 2011
Legislative Update from our lobbyist, Kevin McKinney

The Legislature returns from its summer recess with the same focus and energy to push major initiatives during the fall session.  With less than 30 legislative session days scheduled for the remainder of the year, the Governor and legislative leaders have announced ambitious goals to be enacted prior to the mid-December break.  Certainly many...

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