Oh how we have missed our Northern members! I hope your summer is going well and that you are staying hydrated and getting some much needed R&R in between the documentation! Northern district has been taking a break from formal meetings for the summer months; however, leadership has been diligently meeting behind the scenes to plan the 2019-2020 year. We will be having another leadership meeting in August with past and present leaders to finalize meetings details. We are looking forward to our annual networking kickoff event in September, where you will have the opportunity to meet your local clinicians as well as mingle with several experts in the field. Details will be emailed as we get closer, and we hope to see you there! Don’t forget: We are here for YOU, so if there is a topic you want us to host or if you would like to host, please let us know at VPTA@VPTA.ORG. As always, we thank you for your continued membership and support! Please encourage your colleagues and friends to attend the meetings, as the meetings are open to all, members and nonmembers alike!

Physical Therapy Products
A new report from the Physical Therapy Industry Outcome Workgroup seeks to establish national benchmarks for clinical outcomes.

PT in Motion News
The APTA is encouraging physical therapists and physical therapist assistants to take part in OSHA's "Safe and Sound" week, August 12-15 to highlight the field's important role in maintaining a safe and healthy workforce.

mHealth Intelligence
Physical therapy is one of the eight specialties that states most commonly allow to offer telehealth services.

PT in Motion News
Less than fiften percent of physical therapists who responded to a recent survey indicated they they administer blood pressure and heart rate screening to new patients.