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Events PA of the Year for 2008 Thank you very much for this award, certainly a total surprise. In fact, it was such a surprise, that I had no idea I was receiving an award during the fall conference and was in Mexico with the family, only learning about it upon return. I was sorry to not be there and personally thank members who recommended and voted for me, as well as to bring the latest news of Operation Outreach, a nonprofit organization bringing humanitarian aid to citizens of Afghanistan. For those unaware of Operation Outreach, it is a group of soldiers, sailors, airmen, and civilians, who volunteer time to both raise funds and items of necessity, as well as directly deliver these items and provide medical assistance to the people of Afghanistan. I started this during my tour with the Oregon National Guard in an effort to do more for these struggling people. With over twenty humanitarian aid missions done, two children given life sustaining heart surgery, and countless other actions that directly impact the people of Afghanistan, Operation Outreach continues to thrive. Keep in mind, these missions are sometimes dangerous and volunteer based, asking soldiers to go outside of their protective bases into the villages where they set up operations for one to three days. This is an enormous security risk and in fact, I earned my Combat Medical Badge (CMB) on one of these missions when we came under rocket and machine gunfire while transporting a small child who suffered burns. To learn more about our mission and how you can participate, go to friendsofoperationoutreach.com
________________________________________________ PA Day at the Capitol – March 13, 2007 Scott Beyer PA-C
On March 13, 2007 eighteen PAs and PA students came to Salem to discuss healthcare and the PA/MD team concept with legislators. This exciting event was designed to help educate legislators about the important role of the PA/MD team as well as the healthcare issues facing Oregon. OSPA had breakfast goodies and an educational display table staffed by volunteer PAs from around the state, Kristi Beyer (OSPA’s Operations Manager), and Nick Senzee from the AAPA. Legislators, members of their staff and the public stopped by to discuss the role of the physician assistant, the utilization of PAs, and the PA programs in the State of Oregon. In addition to the educational display table, appointments had been made for PAs to visit their Senators and Representatives. OSPA facilitated the appointments in conjunction with Marshall Coba, OSPA lobbyist, and provided talking points about the bills. The large turn out by OSPA member PAs and the effort put forth by the attendees was clearly a major factor in OSPA’s successful passage of our bills during this legislative session. Thank you to the following individuals who made themselves available for this successful event—some for the entire day, some for only an hour or two: Scott Beyer, Francine Boullosa, Nancy Campbell, Renee Christenson, Mariana Cooper, Sharon DeHart, Carly Hammer, Kevin Hicks, Sunshine John, Ben Johnson, Krisi Kamstra, Pat Kenney-Moore, Amanda Markell, Jud Moore, Robert Petersen, Roberto Reynoso, Jessica Ross, Mark Tabor and Edwin Weih. The participation of physician assistants ranging from student to retiree helped to reinforce the vitality of our profession, and the time committed for this activity by each attendee is greatly appreciated by OSPA. Our hope is that next year on PA day at the Capital you too can make yourself available to improve healthcare in Oregon.
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