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MRSA found in wrestlers at high school in Toledo area with bacterial sensitivities making it easy to treat
Open Letter to Ohio Wrestling Association, As a dermatologist, I have recently uncovered an 'easily treatable' form of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in two wrestlers from the same school with open skin sores. I credit the high school wrestling...
ODA Shade Structure Initiative – “Camp is Good Medicine”
“Camp is Good Medicine” ODA Shade Structure Initiative Flying Horse Farms is a 200-acre farm located in Mt Gilead, Ohio, which provides summer camp opportunities to children with medical illness throughout the state of Ohio and surrounding region. Eight weekend...
Telehealth Rules: Effective February 28, 2023
As we all have seen since the onset of the pandemic, physicians across Ohio have continued to embrace remote healthcare services. What started as a way to provide care due to the virus, has now blossomed to provide care to anyone with internet or phone access. In that...
January/February 2023 Newsletter
The Ohio Dermatological Association January-February 2023 Newsletter
Drug Shortage Guidance from the Ohio Pharmacy Board
The State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy has put together drug shortage guidance for physicians. Please use the below link to access this information. While this guidance is for all drug shortages, they did use screenshots specifically for lidocaine, as we have heard from...
Free 1-hr CE Webinar on Drug Shortages – Drug Information Update
FDA’s Division of Drug Information is presenting a series of continuing education (CE) webinars targeting the needs of all health care professionals. FDA Drug Topics: Drug Shortages: Root Causes and Potential Solutions June 28, 2022 Time: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM (ET)...
Job Opening: BC/BE Dermatologist
Seeking a full-time BC/BE dermatologist for immediate availability in a pre-existing dermatology office with dermpath lab (including immunostains) on site. Will be taking over for departing dermatology provider and joining a board-certified dermatopathologist, along...
Congratulations to Shannon C. Trotter, DO, FAOCD, FAAD for being honored as an AAD Patient Care Hero!
Ohio dermatologist aims to protect youth from tanning bed dangers American Academy of Dermatology honors Dr. Shannon Trotter as National “Patient Care Hero” Newswise — ROSEMONT, Ill. (April 13, 2022) - Ohio board-certified dermatologist Shannon Trotter, DO, FAOCD,...
AAD Professionalism and Ethics Pledge
At the request of the AAD Professionalism and Ethics Committee: As a member of the dermatology community, the Professionalism and Ethics Committee is asking you to join them in taking the updated, five-part professionalism and ethics pledge, now ratified by the...
ODA Advocacy Day – Virtually Held on May 21st
The ODA held their annual Advocacy Day on May 21st, virtually via zoom with ODA members meeting with state representatives to discuss current topics that are impacting Ohio Dermatologists and their patients. These members discussed HB 159, Ban on Tanning for minors...
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