News from ACOI

Kids are going back to school and school districts are pitted against some governors on mask mandates; we have a large population of unvaccinated pregnant women and the danger of the Delta variant; some hotspots that are putting hospitals over capacity creating a strain on all of us in healthcare.

Learn how climate change is fueling a growing public health threat and how western wildfires are suspected in increasing COVID risk.

Are you watching the Olympics? Dr. Dery discusses the public health risk of this global gathering. He also looks at the risks of vaccine hesitancy, a new study that examines testing for COVID-19 among different socio-demographic groups, and the AMA's new health equity efforts.

Its Minority (BIPOC) Mental Health Awareness Month and Dr. Dery reflects on what that means for healthcare providers. He also provides updates about a new vaccine about to enter the market!

The ACOI joined with other osteopathic organizations to call on congressional leaders to support approval of the “Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act.” 

A prominent pillar woven into the very fabric of the ACOI is Wellness. Our daily philosophies seek wellness for our families, friends, and patients with drive and determination. The toil of such a life can sometimes become overwhelming.

Thank you to ACOI member, Charlene Lepane, DO, FACOI for sending this very helpful information to share with our membership! Dr. Peter Tsai, inventor of the filtration fabric in the N95 mask recommends the following methods for reusing the N95 respirator: