What's New in the Oregon ACC? December 2011 Update Loading... Happy Holidays from your Oregon ACC Council and Staff' Two Ways to Make Your Year-End Oregon ACC PAC Contribution by Dec. 31, 2011 1) Oregon ACC PAC Form to Print or FAX 2) Donate Online to the American College of Cardiology - Oregon Chapter Political Action Committee The 2011 Oregon Cardiovascular Symposium was a record-setter in attendance. Leading authorities presenting on critical cardiovascular issues and a closing session featuring long distance running star whose message brought several attendees to tears. More details about the Symposium will be forthcoming. For those of you who missed the 2011 Symposium - mark your calendars now for June 2 - 3, 2012 for the 2012 Oregon Cardiovascular Symposium. 2011 ACC Scientific Session All-Chapter Party - The Oregon ACC Contingent in New Orleans, LA (l-r)Peter Jessell, MD - OHSU Fellow, Khidir Dalouk, MD - OHSU Fellow Miruais Hamed, MD - OHSU Fellow, Sanjiv Kaul, MD, FACC - OHSU Chief of Cardiology, Sandy Lewis, MD, FACC - Oregon ACC Chapter Governor, Chris Chien, MD - OHSU Fellow, Stanley Chou, MD - OHSU Fellow, Manish Mehta, MD - OHSU Fellow, Photographer Alan Morasch, Chapter Administrator The Oregon ACC and the OMA Legislative Day - March 17, 2011 The Oregon ACC and the OMA Met in Salem on March 17th for the Annual OMA Legislative Day! Meetings with legislators were scheduled, and participants Governor Sandy Lewis, Advocacy Chair Kirk Walker, CCA Member Sharon Dickinson, PA-C, Treasurer Vince Reyes and Chapter Administrator Alan Morasch were treated to some special meetings with Senator Peter Courtney, Senator Mark Hass, Senator Alan Bates and Representative Tim Freeman (all powerhouses in the Oregon Legislature on medical issues). We had several opportunities to share concerns that the cardiovascular care speciality is experiencing, and made some real inroads to strengthening our connections with the Oregon delegation. Special thanks to Cascade Cardiology for organizing and hosting the post-session reception. Below are a few images of our Day at the Capitol! Sandy Lewis and Kirk Walker with Senator Mark Hass Sandy Lewis, Vince Reyes, Sharon Dickinson and other OMA leaders at a special meeting in the Senate Chambers with Senator Peter Courtney Sandy Lewis and Vince Reyes in front of the Senate Chambers The Oregon ACC at a post session reception The Oregon ACC contingent with Senator Alan Bates at the post session reception Check out the new ACC Advocacy CapWiz button in the left column. This new service being provided to us by ACC's Advocacy department provides you with direct links to your National and State legislators. More details to follow. Be engaged and get involved. You can start today! Finally, there is no better time to contribute to the ACC's Political Action Committee (www.accpacweb.org)