Chapter Executive Liz Mesberg, Katy, Drs. Shaw, Rudy and Sokol. Katy King, Government Relations Director The Oregon Chapter of ACEP celebrates its 50th Anniversary this year! The list of 50 … Continue reading September 2022 Legislative Update
OCEP Celebrates 50 Years
Fifty Reasons to Celebrate OCEP Fifty years of leadership! OR-ACEP, also known as the Oregon College of Emergency Physicians, is a medical society that has represented physicians specializing in emergency … Continue reading OCEP Celebrates 50 Years
June 2022 Legislative Update
“You can’t be what you can’t see.”Former Gov. Barbara Roberts about being a role model for female candidates Photo courtesy of Pamplin Media In this newsletter: 2022 Primary Election: Women … Continue reading June 2022 Legislative Update
2022 Workplace Violence Survey
During our pursuit of support for HB 4142 legislation, we shared stories from our members of workplace threats on nurses, physicians, and other ED team members. Sometimes these threats escalate … Continue reading 2022 Workplace Violence Survey
2022 Legislative Session Final Report
“I guess we’re here doing a reverse Shakespeare. We’re not here to bury the Senate president; we’re here to praise him.”Sen. Michael Dembrow, D-Portland, talking about kudos for Sen. Courtney … Continue reading 2022 Legislative Session Final Report
OR-ACEP & OENA – Joint press release on HB 4142A
For immediate release - March 7th 2022 OR-ACEP Contact: KatyKing01@gmail.com OENA Contact: govaffairs@oregon-ena.org A bill to prevent violence against health care workers fails. Emergency physicians and nurses say immediate solutions … Continue reading OR-ACEP & OENA – Joint press release on HB 4142A
November 2021 Legislative Update
“The mental pandemic will be long after the COVID pandemic is over.”Diane Solomon, PMHNP, testifying about the provider wellness crisis. November legislative day agendas were stacked with informational hearings held … Continue reading November 2021 Legislative Update
Fall 2021 Newsletter
What's in this issue? Oregon ACEP Board ballot2022 Winter Conference - Registration now open!Legislative UpdateNovember Peds SessionResident Interesting Case Report (Page 2)ACEP updates (Page 2) Oregon ACEP Board of Directors … Continue reading Fall 2021 Newsletter
OR-ACEP Labor Day message for Oregonians
For immediate release - August 30, 2021 Contact: KatyKing01@gmail.com Oregon Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians Emergency physician contact: John Moorhead, MD: jcouperm@gmail.com Mike McCaskill, MD: elijah5961@gmail.com Alex Skog, MD: skogmd@gmail.com An … Continue reading OR-ACEP Labor Day message for Oregonians
Crisis in the ED – Emergency physicians urge vaccinations
For immediate release - August 20, 2021 Contact: KatyKing01@gmail.com Oregon Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians Emergency physician contact: John Moorhead, MD: jcouperm@gmail.com Mike McCaskill, MD: elijah5961@gmail.com Alex Skog, MD: skogmd@gmail.com The … Continue reading Crisis in the ED – Emergency physicians urge vaccinations