MISSION STATEMENT
The Ohio Dermatological Association, Inc. , was formed to promote and advance the common business interests of physicians and surgeons specializing in dermatology; to promote, advance, foster and stimulate the specialty of dermatology; to further by clinical study, laboratory research, publication and teaching, the knowledge of dermatology and the application of such knowledge to the prevention and treatment of diseases.



2008 ANNUAL MEETING

OHIO DERMATOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION

IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE

OHIO SOCIETY OF DERMATOLOGIC SURGERY

SEPTEMBER 26-28, 2008...

when we will celebrate our

25th ANNIVERSARY AT THE HILTON COLUMBUS

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Contact Info
Ohio Dermatological Association
Attn: Cynthia Bartunek
2110 Mary Drive
Warren, OH 44483
Cell/VM 330.720.3847
Fax: 330.372.6734
Email: odaexec@neo.rr.com

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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE FOR THE UPCOMING MEETING

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ODA Officers and Trustees 2007-2008

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CLICK HERE TO PAY YOUR MEMBERSHIP DUES ONLINE

TO PAY BY CHECK...Payable to Ohio Dermatological Association
Mail to:  Cynthia Bartunek, Exeutive Director
2110 Mary Drive NE
Warren, OH 44483

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New York Times article

"As Doctors Cater to Looks, Skin Patients Wait"

Response by Dr. William Hanke, AAD President

 AAD Media Relations Tool Kit

AAD Tips for Media Interviews

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SAVE MEDICARE ACT OF 2008

The "Save Medicare Act of 2008" (S.2785) is being considered by our senators in Washington,D.C.  We need to write letters to our two Ohio Senators at the following addresses:  for both Senators...Washington address:  Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510; for Senator Sherrod Brown:  600 East Superior Avenue, Room 2450, Cleveland, OH 44114; for Senator George Voinovich: 37 West Broad Street, Room 310, Columbus, OH 43215.

Attached is a sample letter Senator Voinovich Letter-Senator-Save Medicare.  You can also contact your senators by email.  Email your senators and ask them to support nothing less than 18 months of payment relief for physicians by co-sponsoring S. 2785.  You can contact your senators via email through the AADA's advocacy website.  Simply go to www.aad.org/dan and click on "Take Action" where a model letter for you to personalize has been provided for your convenience.  You will be able to send the email to your senators directly from the website.

 

TANNING INFORMATION

The Ohio Dermatological Association submitted a resolution to the American Academy of Dermatology Advisory Board at the 2008 AAD Annual Meeting in February.  This resolution [AAD01 (A-08)] was passed unanimously and with much beneficial and favorable testimony...Ohio Dermatological Association Resolution-AAD

HB #230 - TANNING BILL...The links below represent a composite of information to be shared with you as requested by Dr. Louis Barich, Co-chair of the Photobiology Committee.  Please utilize this information in sending letters of support to your state representatives and senators in Columbus, specifically the members of the Commerce & Labor Committee and the Health Committee first.  Then, at your earliest convenience, send letters to the other legislators.

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