Composed of physicians' spouses, this organization has been and continues to be involved in promoting passage of good health, legislation, and educational programs such as those concerned with prevention of substance and child abuse, AIDS, teen pregnancy, and dysfunctional families; and support of quality medical education by raising funds for the American Medical Association Foundation.
History of Our Gavel
At the first executive board meeting of the Women's Auxiliary to the OSMA, a gavel was presented to Mrs. Edwin Purdy, 1940-41 President, Stark County, by the Canton Chamber of Commerce. The gavel was presented on October 9, 1940, at the Deshler-Wallich Hotel in Columbus, Ohio. It was made of wood from President William McKinley's home. This gavel has been passed to each president upon installation.
The Ohio State Medical Association Alliance was organized on
May 15, 1940 at the Hotel Gibson in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Our History
Pledge of Loyalty
I pledge my loyalty and devotion to the American Medical Association Alliance and to the Ohio State Medical Association Alliance. I will support their activities, protect their reputation, and ever sustain their high ideals.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Ohio State Medical Association Alliance is to promote the goals of the Ohio State Medical Association Alliance and the American Medical Association Alliance; to inform and support the medical family; and to enhance the quality of life through health education, legislation, and community service throughout Ohio.
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The mission of the Alliances is to partner with physicians to improve the health and safety of our communities, to support our spouses in the workplace, and to effect legislation.
Franklin County
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We are spouses and domestic
partners of physicians that live or work in Lake or surrounding counties. Our mission is to raise money for allied health scholarships to students in Lake County.
Lake County
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Our mission is to promote the health of the community through health education and philanthropic activities. Learn More at www.lcmalliance.org >
Lucas County
Montgomery County
County Alliances
All over Ohio, County Medical Alliances have been valuable leaders working in our communities to improve healthcare in our local areas. Our Medical Alliances play an integral role in shaping our communities through, healthcare-related events, fundraising for our community needs, medical family support, ongoing connection with medical families, and helping the next generation of physicians and spouses.
President 2023-2024
Kathy Harter
Immediate Past President
Jennifer Scerbo
Vice President
(Open Position)
Secretary
Cathy Clark
Finance
Diana Gilliotte
Treasurer