Legislative Affairs

Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

D.O. Day on the Hill & D.O. Day at the Statehouse

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March 8, 2012: D.O. Day on the Hill (Washington D.C.)

Grassroots advocacy continues to serve as an effective means of voicing opinions and concerns in the political arena.  D.O. Day at the Statehouse, held in Columbus, Ohio, and D.O. Day on the Hill, a national AOA sponsored event held Washington, D.C., gives students an opportunity to visit with legislators and to lobby on issues of concern to medical profession at both the state and federal level.  Students get the chance to meet with their respective Senator and/or Representative and to advocate their stance on a particular issue.  Student Government collaborates with AACOM and the OOA to bring students to these events.

Health Policy Forum

A project supported by the Ohio Osteopathic Association, this teleconferenced forum unites the osteopathic network throughout Ohio to discuss important health policy issues.  Held every January, the Health Policy Forum informs the Ohio osteopathic community about the relationship between medicine and politics, and offers opportunities for students to become active in the political process.

Ohio General Assembly

Need to find your representative or senator to the Ohio General Assembly?  Interested in a piece of legislation?  This is the place to do your search.  This site also provides general information on state government in Ohio and legislative news.

http://www.legislature.state.oh.us/

United States House of Representatives

Use this official government site to identify your representatives from your state to Congress and how to contact them.  You can also investigate committees, task forces, and other legislative topics on this site.

http://www.house.gov/writerep/

Senators of Congress

A division of the United States Senate page, this site lists Senators from each state, their party affiliation and current class.  It also lists contact information including email addresses and provides links to legislation and voting records.

http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm

Everypatientcounts.org

Every Patient Counts is a coalition of patients, physicians, and others advocating for continued access to affordable, quality health care.  Every Patient Counts is committed to educating patients, physicians, and others about the need for comprehensive, effective medical liability reform.  We believe that these reforms and improvements in patient safety programs enhance the quality of and access to health care for all Americans.

http://everypatientcounts.org/