The Oregon Medical Association Alliance (OMAA) is a statewide, non-profit, grassroots organization of more than 4,500 physicians’ spouses dedicated to the health of Oregon. Membership in the OMA Alliance is made up of all spouses of OMA members. The OMAA’s mission is to work in partnership with the Oregon Medical Association and in coalition with county medical alliances, state members-at-large and the American Medical Association Alliance. We are physician partners advocating for a healthy Oregon.
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OMA Alliance Winter Session is Feb. 10 in Medford
The keynote speaker will be Rick Phillips, a nationally-recognized educator in the areas of bullying, violence prevention and youth empowerment. The session will also include a talk from professional organizer Lynn Hammond, an Alliance general membership meeting, a book club discussion, and more. All physician spouses/partners and physicians are invited to attend the Winter Session. Click here to learn more and register.
OMA Alliance and Community Matters present: Five Effective Strategies for Creating Safer Schools
This free presentation will be Thursday, February 9, 2012, from 7:30-9:00 am at the Oregon Medical Education Foundation Conference Center at OMA Headquarters. Click here for more information.
AMA Launches Ad Campaign to Emphasize Importance of Patient-Physician Relationship Click here to read more
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See below for focused Alliance activities.
Service
- Delivering the “Faux Paw” program to promote internet safety for children
- Developing & implementing an award-winning statewide Prescription Drug Turn In Program (RxTIP)
- Supporting the Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Oregon and SW Washington
- Promoting the “Screen Out” campaign to reduce smoking among youth
- Printing and distributing domestic violence resource materials (regional crisis cards) throughout the state
- Participating in the nationwide SAVE program (Stop America's Violence Everywhere)
- Medical Alliance Community Volunteer of the Year Award - Nomination Form
- Participating in Oregon Mission of Mercy
- Partnering with Community Matters to address bullying, harassment, cyber-bullying, and youth violence in Oregon communities
Legislative
- Supporting activities related to OMA health care issues
- Educating members about pertinent health care legislation
- Promoting programs that increase members' interest, knowledge, and involvement in legislative advocacy
Governance Structure
- Developing amended bylaws that will be reflective of a relevant and effective Alliance organization
Communication
- Maintaining the OMA Alliance website
- Alliance information is currently available on the OMA website and in Medicine in Oregon, OMA's quarterly magazine, and STAT, OMA's monthly online newsletter
- Developing and maintaining a membership database
Social
- Conducting an annual fundraising auction to support the AMA Foundation
- Organizing community (local) events involving medical families
Personal Growth
- Developing and promoting programs and opportunities that enhance a member’s spirit and sense of well being
- Providing leadership opportunities
Contacts
Marie Stoddard, 2011-12 OMAA President
mariemgs@earthlink.net
Theresa Hansen
theresa@theOMA.org - (503) 619-8000
OMA and OMA Alliance
11740 SW 68th Parkway, Portland, Oregon 97223
(503) 619-8000 Fax: (503) 619-0609 www.theOMA.org
AMA Alliance
515 N. State Street, Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 464-4470 - www.amaalliance.org
