American Cancer Society vice president to lead Washington-based team for physician organization CHICAGO, Nov. 14, 2017 — The American Osteopathic Association announced David J. Pugach, JD, as its senior vice president of public policy, leading advocacy efforts in Washington D.C. for the membership organization. AOA represents the interests of the nation’s more than 129,000 osteopathic … Read More
Suture Ligation Remains Common Treatment for Polydactyly but Often Requires Corrective Surgery, According to The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association. CHICAGO—November 13, 2017—Polydactyly, or having an extra finger, is fairly common, occurring in 1 in every 1,000 people—among African-Americans, 1 in 150. Children with supernumerary digits are usually treated within the first months of … Read More
Study Published in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association Found Group Exercise Participants Experienced a 26 Percent Reduction in Stress and Improved Mental, Physical and Emotional Quality of Life CHICAGO—October 30, 2017—Researchers found working out in a group lowers stress by 26 percent and significantly improves quality of life, while those who exercise individually … Read More
This letter was sent to Lamar Alexander, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee; and Patty Murray, ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. CHICAGO- Oct. 19, 2017– On behalf of the more than 560,000 physicians and medical students represented by the combined memberships of the American Academy … Read More
Research published in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association Examines Gap Between Nutritional Knowledge and Attitudes in Future Physicians CHICAGO—October 16, 2017—Ohio University researchers found medical students may be more confident than knowledgeable when it comes to nutrition. Of the 257 medical students studied, more than 55 percent were confident they could counsel patients … Read More
CHICAGO- Oct. 12, 2017– Our organizations, which represent more than 560,000 physicians and medical students nationwide, look forward to further analyzing the Executive Order issued today by President Donald J. Trump. It is important that policies proposed be thoroughly evaluated to determine their impact on individuals and our health care system more broadly. We look … Read More
Advanced technology developed with Homeland Security’s “Stop the Bleed” campaign shown at nation’s largest osteopathic medicine conference PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 9, 2017 — A telemedical drone system with holographic technology can quickly put emergency physicians and lifesaving medical supplies in the hands of disaster survivors. The Telemedical Drone Project, known as HiRO (Health Integrated Rescue Operations), … Read More
Brian Kim Named Vice President of Accreditation CHICAGO, Oct. 5, 2017 – The American Osteopathic Association today named Brian G. Kim, JD, vice president of accreditation and secretary of the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA). AOA is the professional membership organization for the nation's more than 129,000 osteopathic physicians (DOs) and osteopathic medical students. … Read More
CHICAGO—Oct. 4, 2017— AOA President Mark A. Baker, DO, issued the following statement today: “As a major contributor to the U.S. physician workforce, through our medical education and postgraduate training accreditation, the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) continues to monitor and encourage legislative efforts to establish meaningful solutions to sustain the Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical … Read More