Featured speakers include wellness advocate Arianna Huffington, activist Claire Wineland and health care innovators CHICAGO, Sept. 21, 2017 – Arianna Huffington is the keynote speaker at OMED 17, the premier educational conference for osteopathic physicians and health professionals focused on whole person, patient-centered care. The four-day event will be held October 7-10 in Philadelphia. Huffington, … Read More
Whole Person Philosophy of Medicine Comes of Age with More than 102,000 DOs in the United States CHICAGO, Sept. 19, 2017 – Osteopathic medicine, a distinctive form of medical education and practice, is marking the 125th anniversary of the rapidly growing profession. Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine, commonly known as DOs, represent more than 11 percent … Read More
CHICAGO, Sept. 15, 2017–The American Osteopathic Association’s Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) today announced an accreditation decision made at its Aug. 25-27, 2017 meeting. Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine (Meridian, Idaho) – granted Pre-Accreditation (formerly Provisional Accreditation), without the ability to recruit until compliance with all requirements in the site visit report is demonstrated. … Read More
Joint Statement for the Record from the American Academy of Family Physicians, American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine, American Association of Teaching Health Centers, American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American Osteopathic Association, Council of Academic Family Medicine and National Association of Community Health Centers. Hearing of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health … Read More
This letter was sent to U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer. CHICAGO- Sept. 13, 2017- The undersigned organizations are concerned with the proposal introduced today by Senators Cassidy and Graham, which we believe will have a negative impact on affordable coverage for patients across our nation. We would … Read More
Muscular disorder is often mistaken for sciatica or a herniated disc, leaving patients with unresolved pain CHICAGO, Aug. 30, 2017 – Patients with pain, tingling or numbness in the backside and down the leg are most commonly diagnosed with sciatica or a herniated disc, but osteopathic physicians say piriformis syndrome may be behind the suffering. … Read More
Women (58%), college graduates (56%) and residents of Northeast (58%) more likely to support CHICAGO—August 16, 2017—In a sign of growing acceptance for transgender children, a new survey conducted online by Harris Poll on behalf of the American Osteopathic Association finds 53% of American adults would support their teenage child’s request to transition to another … Read More
Vaccination Proven to Prevent Cancer, Yet Still Underused in the United States CHICAGO, Aug. 9, 2017 – As students prepare to enter middle school and receive immunizations for tetanus, diphtheria and meningitis, osteopathic physicians encourage parents to also get them vaccinated for human papillomavirus virus (HPV), which causes cancers that develop later in life. HPV … Read More
Research in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association Suggests Cutting Fructose Quickly Improves Metabolic Function CHICAGO, August 7, 2017— Osteopathic physicians suggest shifting the conversation from weight to health for overweight children and adults, asking patients to reduce their sugar intake to see measurable improvements in metabolic function. Improved measures of health can be … Read More