Oregon Geriatrics Society

Our 23rd annual conference gets underway this morning in beautiful Sunriver, OR. Exciting to be back in person this year, after 2 years of virtual meetings.

Healthcare professionals - Still time to register for the 22nd Annual OGS Conference. Virtual format again this year. Get CME, learn up to date and relevant Geriatrics topics. Register through OHSU at the link below.

We hope to see you online, starting October 1st !

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Still time to register! The Oregon Geriatrics Society 2020 Annual Conference is virtual; two half days October 2nd and 3rd. CME and MOC credit. Register below via OHSU CME:

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Need CME and MOC points? Registration is now open for the Oregon Geriatrics Society 2020 Annual Conference! We will have a virtual meeting this year. Two half days - October 2nd and 3rd. Registration and conference information can be found here:

21st Annual Oregon Geriatrics Society Conference | OHSU CPD Sign up to be notified when registration opens for the 20th Annual Oregon Geriatrics Society Conference.

The mission of the Oregon Geriatrics Society is to improve the health, independence, and quality of life for older adults in Oregon.
We believe that equal protections and treatment are fundamental to aging wellness.
OGS stands against systemic racism, discrimination, prejudice, harassment or violence towards anyone – regardless of age, race, cultural background, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, religion , immigration status, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation.
As an organization representing professionals in the care of older adults, we stand against any discriminatory policies or actions.
We envision and will strive for a nation where everyone is treated equally.

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March 10, 2020

Dear OGS / ORPALTC Membership,

In the midst of the current crisis regarding spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, we recognize that clinicians caring for older adults may feel overwhelmed by the many varied sources of information and alerts. We understand that COVID-19 infection disproportionately impacts older adults, particularly those with medical comorbidities.

The leadership of OGS and ORPALTC (Oregon Society for Post Acute and Long Term Care) have aligned on a few key resources for up to date and accurate information, as this crisis unfolds. We want to share these resources with each of our societies’ memberships.

As a leadership team, we find these resources most valuable:
- AGS Blog (membership required) - https://myagsonline.americangeriatrics.org/home

- AMDA Blog (membership required) – https://paltc.org

- OHA- https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/DISEASESCONDITIONS/DISEASESAZ/Pages/emerging-respiratory-infections.aspx

- CDC Coronavirus page - https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/summary.html

Additionally, we have outreached to the Oregon Health Authority to offer our assistance as subject matter experts caring for older adults in both community and long-term care settings.

We are emailing you (our members), and also updating this information on social media via the OGS page.

Thank you all for taking care of our older adult population.

Sincerely,

OGS / ORPALTC Leadership Team

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